WO2014072819A1 - Système d'entraînement de natation et procédés d'utilisation - Google Patents

Système d'entraînement de natation et procédés d'utilisation Download PDF

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WO2014072819A1
WO2014072819A1 PCT/IB2013/002910 IB2013002910W WO2014072819A1 WO 2014072819 A1 WO2014072819 A1 WO 2014072819A1 IB 2013002910 W IB2013002910 W IB 2013002910W WO 2014072819 A1 WO2014072819 A1 WO 2014072819A1
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Tajaldeen Abdulla Alhaj Naji SALEH
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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
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/12—Arrangements in swimming pools for teaching swimming or for training
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B31/00—Swimming aids
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/09—Adjustable dimensions

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  • the invention relates generally to a swimming teaching aid and system that provides an elevated conveyor system to support a swimmer but allow free range of motion for a variety of swimming strokes.
  • the invention advantageously fills the aforementioned deficiencies by providing a swimming training system and device that includes a support frame which helps to promote safety and provides peace of mind to new swimmers. Since the swimming is recommended by exercise experts to enhance individual health, this invention will help those people who desire to learn how to swim while helping to lower some of the risk.
  • One of the advantages of the swim training system described herein is that it will hold the user right at the surface level of the water, yet enable them to move up and down a designated lane in a pool to practice swimming.
  • a swimming training system includes vertical poles connected to a track which allows for a bracket assembly, attached to a flexible rope or tether (hereinafter a cable) to be tied to a swimmer's belt or harness to provide float support while in the swimming crawl position.
  • the training system is configured for portability and yet in another example embodiment the training system is configured to be permanently or semi-permanently affixed to a large commercial swimming pool such as used in a fitness club. Not only can this system be used widely for beginners to learn how to swim but it can also be used by experienced swimmers who are seeking to improve their swimming technique or are using it as a resistance training aid.
  • the invention described herein could also be used to advance aquatic sports.
  • a new sport is contemplated that provides different weights or different resistance connected to the swimmer harness.
  • the swimming training device includes a monitor (electronic and/or manual; wireless and/or wired) that will display various forces or measures from each individual swimmer.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a multiple track swimming training system.
  • FIG. 2 shows an perspective view of a one-track swimming training system.
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a bracket assembly configured for a track of the swimming training system.
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a side elevation view of a pillar with the bracket assembly and carabineer.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates an perspective view of the bracket assembly that attaches to the track.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the swimming training system.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the swimming training system.
  • a swimming training system 10 configured for use with a pool that includes a steel (or other metal such as aluminum or plastic) pillar or pole fixed on the ground.
  • the swimming training system 10 generally includes a support frame 15 and a bracket assembly 20. Bracket assembly 20 further comprises a roller 25 and a brace portion 30.
  • the swimming training system 10 is configurable to be erected adjacent a swimming pool to allow for a person to improve their swimming mechanics.
  • support frame 15 structure is illustrated with a plurality of tracks 35, poles 40 and pillars 45.
  • support frame 15 is configured to be positioned over a swimming pool.
  • pillar 45 has a terminal end 46 which is connected to support plate 50.
  • support plate 50 is coupled to terminal end 46 by known means, such as welding or mechanical fastening.
  • Support plate 50 may further include apertures to allow securement means such as bolts (not shown) to removeably couple support frame to surfaces in and around the swimming pool.
  • track 35 is positioned in manner that will allow continuity with swimming lanes, if such configuration is desired.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates support frame 15 with a single track 35 affixed to a plurality of poles 40 and pillars 45.
  • pillars 45 have a terminal end 46 which is connected to support plate 50.
  • Support plate 50 may further include apertures to allow securement means to removeably couple support frame 15 to surfaces in and around the swimming pool.
  • Support frame 15 may be any number of shapes and configurations suitable for supporting the load of a swimmer or swimmers when in use.
  • the support frame 15 materials are conventional and well known to those skilled in the art.
  • the support frame 15 generally includes at least one track 35 and a plurality of poles 40 which are used to form the support matrix to attach track 35.
  • FIGS. 1-4 depict track 35 that is substantially perpendicular to poles 40.
  • track 35 can be arranged through appropriate configuration of at least one sidewall 60 and a support platform 65.
  • Support platform 65 may further comprise flange 55 defining a channel or slot therebetween.
  • sidewall(s) 60 can be part of a channel to support bracket assembly 20 along a substantial portion of the longitudinal length track 35.
  • a side elevation view would illustrate a U-shaped channel defining a path of travel for the swimmer training system 10.
  • Support platform 65 can be any desired cross-sectional configuration.
  • the support platform 65 includes a surface engaged with an exterior surface of each roller 25.
  • the support platform 65 is in the form of an elongate member extending along a substantial portion of the longitudinal length of the corresponding track 35.
  • bracket assembly 20 The addition of the flange 55 in combination with the support platform 65 and the generally complementary surface on the exterior of the roller 25 provides a self righting function to bracket assembly 20 as it moves along the long-axis of track 35. In other words, any side to side motion caused by a swimmer attached to swimming training system 10 that deviates from a generally parallel orientation with track 35 will not cause track 35 to become dislodged from support frame 15.
  • bracket assembly 20 generally comprises a plurality of rollers 25 that are rotatably mounted to a brace portion 30. As best shown in Fig. 5, rollers 25 may pass through an aperture 84 adjacent a terminal end 46 of brace portion 30. Rollers 25 in fixed locations spaced along the path of travel. Referring specifically to FIG. 3-5, bracket assembly 20 is shown with rollers 25 and a brace portion 30. Brace portion 30 is configured to provide structural support between rollers 25. Brace portion 30 may optionally include an additional attachment appendage 80 to allow for easily attaching additional securement means to bracket assembly 20. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, appendage 80 allows for a carabineer 83 to be readily attached before a swimmer begins training.
  • an elongate cable (not shown) is attached at one terminal end 46 to attachment appendage 80 or carabineer 83. At the other opposed end, the cable is coupled to a harness, further described below, to allow for a swimmer to be secured to swimming training system 10.
  • swimming training system 10 generally includes a base 85 and a boom 90.
  • Base 85 is constructed in a manner that includes a generally planar bottom surface to be placed adjacent a pool.
  • Base 85 may further comprises a non-skid surface (not shown) to prevent swimming training system 10 from being easily moved along a surface when in use.
  • base 85 may also include support plates or apertures to allow for removeably securing base 85 to the surface adjacent a pool.
  • a boom 90 generally includes a proximal end 100 and a distal end 105.
  • Boom 90 is positioned in a manner to extend outwardly and upwardly from base 85 when in use.
  • Proximal end 100 is coupled to base 85 which may further comprise a hinge 95 affixed to the bottom of the boom 90 which will facilitate adjusting the height of proximal end 100 and the angle at which boom 90 is positioned.
  • the distal end 105 includes a cable roller 110 which helps to conveniently store cable 75 when not in use. Cable 75 is attached to swimming training system 10 on one terminal end 115 and the opposed terminal end 120 is attached to a harness 70.
  • FIG. 7 depicts another exemplary embodiment of swimming training system 10 that generally includes a pair of pillars 45 that are positioned on the opposing longitudinal ends of a cable roller 110 which helps to conveniently store cable 75 when not in use.
  • cable 75 is attached to swimming training system 10 on one terminal end 115 and the opposed terminal end 120 is attached to a harness 70.
  • This example embodiment may further include pillars 45 connected to support plate 50.
  • Support plate 50 may further include apertures to allow securement means to removeably couple support plate 50 to surfaces in and around the swimming pool.
  • Cable 75 generally provides elastic resistance to the user and can be comprised of several materials known to one of ordinary skill in the art. For example, a list of non-limiting materials includes rubber, plastics and nylon materials. Cable 75 will typically be comprised of a single unitary body. One terminal portion of cable 75 is connected to harness 70 where the opposing terminal end 46 is coupled to swimming training system 10.
  • Harness 70 is attached to a terminal portion of cable 75 through known means.
  • the attachment means may include an adjustment feature to allow for quick adjustment before a swimmer enters the pool when the distance between harness 70 and bracket assembly 20 is to remain substantially constant (i.e. FIGS. 1 and 2).
  • the terminal end 46 of cable 75 may be coupled to harness 70 without an adjustment means, when the distance between cable roller 110 and harness 70 will vary when a swimmer is training (i.e. FIG. 6 and 7).
  • having a means to adjust harness 70 width will allow for a system that is adapted to be used for a variety of sized of midlines of the user.
  • harness 70 is structured in manner to fit the user, in most instances, regardless of the person's physical build.
  • the adjustment could include any number of fastening mechanisms, such as hook and loop fasteners or a buckle.
  • the use of a fastening mechanism will be substantially water resistant to avoid rust or deterioration over extended time and use.
  • Harness 70 is generally a semi-stretchable belt of suitable width and preferably-made of canvas, neoprene or another material that will securely fix around the midline of a swimmer. Harness 70 may optionally include suspenders (not shown) to prevent harness 70 from slipping when swimming training system 10 is in use. Harness 70 may also include a floatation material to allow added buoyancy to a user.
  • swimming training system 10 may also include a resistance means to increase and decrease resistance on the cable 75 to provide the swimmer with increased force while swimming.
  • the cable roller 110 may also include a retraction means to provide an opposing force while swimmer is training. This type of retraction means may also be utilized to retract cable 75 back on cable roller 110 to help facilitate preparing the swimming train system 10 for storage.
  • the retraction means could be initiated by pushing a button or lever, similar to mechanisms on a variety of vacuum cleaners. Alternatively, cord could be manually retracted with a crank-style mechanism.
  • swimming training system 10 may be used for a number of swimming applications.
  • swimming training system 10 may be used to facilitate a swimming class to help beginners and intermediate swimmers gain confidence in swimming away from the wall, as is classically done in introductory swimming classes.
  • swimming training system 10 also allows for an instructor to reduce liability of an inadvertent drowning when students are attached to swimming training system 10.
  • swimming training system 10 may be used to help train swimmers by increasing resistance on a cable attached to a swimmer thereby increasing the amount of force a swimmer must use to achieve a goal (i.e. time, distance, etc.).
  • FIG. 1 describes an embodiment which is configured to cover a substantial portion of a large or commercial sixed swimming pool.
  • this embodiment could also be configured in a manner to facilitate swimmers in a residential swimming pool.
  • FIG. 2 illustrating a one-track swimming training system 10 is configurable for use in a personal or small pool. Additionally, this embodiment may be used to allow for large commercial pools to only occupy a single lane to allow for other swimmers, not using swimming training system 10 to utilize the facilities.

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L'invention concerne un système d'entraînement de natation, qui comprend un pilier vertical relié à une barre rainurée coulissante horizontale ayant un élément de corde ou de câble d'attache souple à relier à une ceinture d'un nageur pour fournir un support flottant lorsqu'il est dans la position de nage en crawl. Dans un mode de réalisation associé, le système d'entraînement est configuré pour pouvoir être porté et, dans encore un autre exemple de mode de réalisation, le système d'entraînement est configuré pour être fixé de façon permanente à une grande piscine commerciale, telle que celle utilisée dans un centre de culture physique. Non seulement ce système peut être largement utilisé par des débutants pour apprendre à nager, mais il peut également être utilisé par des nageurs expérimentés qui cherchent à améliorer leur technique de nage ou l'utilisent comme aide à l'entraînement de résistance.
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