WO2016102814A1 - Aquatic game device - Google Patents

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WO2016102814A1
WO2016102814A1 PCT/FR2015/053516 FR2015053516W WO2016102814A1 WO 2016102814 A1 WO2016102814 A1 WO 2016102814A1 FR 2015053516 W FR2015053516 W FR 2015053516W WO 2016102814 A1 WO2016102814 A1 WO 2016102814A1
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Nathalie GONIMA
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Priority to AU2015370806A priority patent/AU2015370806A1/en
Priority to CN201580073140.4A priority patent/CN107106914B/en
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B67/007Sporting games or accessories therefor, not provided for in groups A63B1/00 - A63B65/00 played in water
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B69/12Arrangements in swimming pools for teaching swimming or for training
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/0054Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers
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    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/02Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
    • A63B71/023Supports, e.g. poles
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H23/00Toy boats; Floating toys; Other aquatic toy devices
    • A63H23/005Toy boats; Floating toys; Other aquatic toy devices made of parts to be assembled
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H23/00Toy boats; Floating toys; Other aquatic toy devices
    • A63H23/10Other water toys, floating toys, or like buoyant toys
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/02Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
    • A63B71/023Supports, e.g. poles
    • A63B2071/026Supports, e.g. poles stabilised by weight
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00Space saving
    • A63B2210/50Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60Apparatus used in water
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60Apparatus used in water
    • A63B2225/605Floating

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  • the invention relates to an aquatic game device comprising a structure having two ends each equipped with a base module.
  • a game device which is intended to be immersed in a pool, particularly as part of an aquatic course of awakening and learning to swim.
  • Aquatic adaptation exercises, diving techniques, submersible objects to be retrieved, or devices that create passages that encourage the practitioner to move in the water to work the immersion are commonly used.
  • aquatic play devices are known which can be positioned at the bottom of a pool by means of ballasting means, said devices having a passage structure, such as a hoop, which is kept in suspension in the water for to be able to be crossed.
  • document US Pat. No. 5,141,441 describes an aquatic play device which has a polygonal passage structure formed by the association of rigid plastic tubes and connected to a weighted foot by means of a rope for its immersion retention. vertically, said foot being arranged to bear on the bottom of a pool with a flat geometry.
  • aquatic game devices are not entirely satisfactory in that they are bulky, especially for their storage, and / or difficult to handle, particularly requiring manual assembly operations to arrange them in game configuration.
  • the invention aims to improve the prior art by proposing in particular an aquatic game device which is arranged to be able to present at least one game configuration by means of a structure suspended in water, without requiring tedious manual operations. for its installation and / or storage.
  • an aquatic play device comprising a structure having two ends each equipped with a base module, said structure having a deformability which is sufficient to allow the relative displacement of said modules, the density of the modules being arranged to allow immersion in the water of said device by arranging the modules supported on an underwater surface, the density of the structure being arranged to put said structure in suspension in the water according to at least one play configuration.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows an aquatic play device according to one embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 shows in longitudinal section a base module of the water play device of Figure 1;
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the base module of FIG. 2.
  • an aquatic game device which is particularly intended to be immersed in a pool for use in exercises for adaptation to the aquatic environment or learning diving techniques.
  • the game device can be used in the context of an aquatic waking and / or learning to swim course, said course being able to include several gaming devices according to the invention, and possibly other devices or aquatic objects that can bring different tests for the swimmer.
  • the game device comprises a structure 1 having an open geometry whose two ends 1a are each equipped with a base module 2 to ensure the positioning of the game device on an underwater surface during its use, especially on the bottom of 'swimming pool.
  • the density of the modules 2 is arranged to allow immersion in the water of the game device by arranging said modules on the underwater surface.
  • the modules 2 have a similar density which is sufficiently greater than 1 to allow immersion of the gaming device.
  • Each base module 2 comprises a base 3 intended to bear on the underwater surface.
  • the modules 2 have a conical geometry under which the base 3 extends.
  • the base 3 has a rounded bearing surface 4, allowing in particular the tilting of the modules 2 in order to promote their keeping on the underwater surface in a defined game pattern.
  • each base module 2 may comprise a suitable quantity of ballast material.
  • the base modules 2 can thus be arranged to be filled with a ballast material, for example sand and / or water.
  • the modules 2 can each integrate a tank 5 for the ballast material.
  • the reservoir 5 is formed in the base 3 of the module 2, the bearing surface 4 having an orifice 6 for filling said reservoir with the ballast material.
  • the modules 2 can each be made in one piece, in particular by rotational molding of an elastomeric material, in order to have an external geometry limiting the risk of injury in the event of accidental contact by the swimmer and / or a third party with a module 2. .
  • the structure 1 has a deformability which is sufficient to allow the relative displacement of the base modules 2, in particular by allowing an arrangement of said modules according to at least one configuration of use in the water in which said modules are separated, and at least one storage configuration out of the water in which said modules can be grouped to limit the size of the game device.
  • the density of the structure 1 is arranged to put said structure in suspension in the water according to at least one set configuration which corresponds to a configuration of use of the modules 2.
  • the structure 1 is deployed in suspension in the water to present a game configuration.
  • the structure 1 is arranged for, in play configuration, forming between the modules 2 an arch suspended in the water to define an underwater passage that the swimmer must cross by putting the head under water.
  • the modules 2 may be more or less spaced apart and / or offset, inducing game configurations for the structure 1 which differ in the geometry of the passage.
  • the structure 1 has a length between the modules 2 which is between 1 and 2 m to allow the formation of at least one arch of sufficient size to allow the passage of a swimmer.
  • the structure 1 comprises at least one hollow tube which is made of a flexible material, in particular from a thermoplastic elastomer of TPU type, the quantity of air contained in said tube providing a density less than 1 for said structure.
  • the structure 1 may be made of a material of sufficiently low density to allow its suspension in water, for example based on a flexible polymer foam.
  • the tube 1 is circular with outside and inside diameters favoring its deformation while containing the amount of air necessary for its maintenance in suspension in water.
  • the outer diameter may be of the order of 12 mm and the internal diameter of the order of 10 mm.
  • the ends 1a of the tube 1 are each associated with an upper part of a base module 2, in particular allowing the internal diameter to be closed in a sealed manner and thus to maintain the air contained in the said tube during its suspension in the water.
  • each connector comprises a rod 7 which is fixed in the base module 2 and to which the end 1a of the structure 1 is associated.
  • the rod 7 has a complementary shape which is fixed in an upper housing 9 of the module 2.
  • the rod 7 comprises a threaded lower portion 8 which is intended to be screwed into an upper housing 9 of the base module 2 said housing being provided with a thread.
  • the housing 9 can be formed directly in the module 2 base.
  • the module 2 has an upper cavity 10 in which is fixed a sleeve January 1 inside which is formed the receiving housing 9 of the rod 7.
  • the sleeve 1 1 can be reported in the cavity 10 for example by gluing or overmolding.
  • the housing 9 and / or the threaded lower portion 8 can be arranged to ensure a retention force of the rod 7 in the module 2.
  • the housing 9 is slightly conical in order to increase the clamping of the rod 7 during screwing.
  • each module 2 can be mounted on an end 1a of the structure 1 in a manner that can not be dismantled by the user.
  • the modules 2 can be reversibly connected to the structure 1 to allow in particular their replacement or the dismounting of the gaming device. For this purpose, a reduced torque can be provided to allow the rod 7 to be unscrewed.
  • the threaded lower portion 8 is surmounted by a tip 12 which protrudes from the module 2 and has dimensions for mounting on it an end 1a of the structure 1.
  • the end 1a of the tube 1 is fitted on the tip 12 which is provided with a peripheral harpoon 13 for maintaining and sealing said fitting.
  • each connector 7 is equipped with a cover 14 covering the connection with the end 1a of the structure 1, said cover having in particular an aesthetic function by having a conical geometry complementary to that of the module 2.
  • the cover 14 has a bore 15 for mounting around the tube 1, said bore being arranged to receive the end 1 fitted on the tip 12 to hide them.
  • the cover 14 may also have a connection locking function of the end 1a of the structure 1 on the connector 7.
  • the rod 7 is provided a central washer 16 disposed under the nozzle 12 and on which the bore 15 is locked axially by radially clamping the end 1a on said tip.
  • the puck 16 and the bore 15 each have a complementary thread allowing locking by screwing of the cover 14 on the rod 7.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an aquatic game device comprising a structure (1) having two ends (1a) which are each fitted with a base module (2), said structure being sufficiently deformable so as to allow the relative movement of said modules, the density of the modules (2) being designed to allow the immersion of said device in water with the modules (2) arranged such that they stand on a subaquatic surface, and the density of the structure (1) being designed so as to be able to suspend said structure in the water according to at least one game configuration.

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Dispositif de jeu aquatique  Aquatic game device
L'invention concerne un dispositif de jeu aquatique comprenant une structure présentant deux extrémités équipées chacune d'un module de piétement. The invention relates to an aquatic game device comprising a structure having two ends each equipped with a base module.
Elle s'applique en particulier à un dispositif de jeu qui est destiné à être immergé dans une piscine, notamment dans le cadre d'un parcours aquatique d'éveil et d'apprentissage de la natation. On utilise couramment pour les exercices d'adaptation au milieu aquatique ou d'apprentissage de techniques de plongée, des objets submersibles à récupérer ou des dispositifs formant des passages qui incitent le pratiquant à se mouvoir dans l'eau afin de travailler l'immersion. On connaît par exemple des dispositifs de jeu aquatique qui peuvent être positionnés au fond d'une piscine par l'intermédiaire de moyens de lestage, lesdits dispositifs présentant une structure de passage, tel un cerceau, qui est maintenue en suspension dans l'eau pour pouvoir être traversée. En particulier, le document US-5 141 441 décrit un dispositif de jeu aquatique qui présente une structure de passage polygonale formée par association de tubes en plastique rigides et reliée à un pied lesté par l'intermédiaire d'une corde pour son maintien en immersion à la verticale, ledit pied étant agencé pour prendre appui sur le fond d'une piscine en présentant une géométrie plane. It applies in particular to a game device which is intended to be immersed in a pool, particularly as part of an aquatic course of awakening and learning to swim. Aquatic adaptation exercises, diving techniques, submersible objects to be retrieved, or devices that create passages that encourage the practitioner to move in the water to work the immersion are commonly used. For example, aquatic play devices are known which can be positioned at the bottom of a pool by means of ballasting means, said devices having a passage structure, such as a hoop, which is kept in suspension in the water for to be able to be crossed. In particular, document US Pat. No. 5,141,441 describes an aquatic play device which has a polygonal passage structure formed by the association of rigid plastic tubes and connected to a weighted foot by means of a rope for its immersion retention. vertically, said foot being arranged to bear on the bottom of a pool with a flat geometry.
Il est également connu du document FR-2 617 407 d'associer réversiblement des tubes lestés au moyen de connecteurs pour former un tunnel immergé dans lequel peut passer un nageur, lesdits connecteurs présentant différentes formes afin de pouvoir modifier la géométrie du tunnel. It is also known from FR-2,617,407 to reversibly associate weighted tubes by means of connectors to form a submerged tunnel in which a swimmer may pass, said connectors having different shapes in order to be able to modify the tunnel geometry.
Cependant, de tels dispositifs de jeu aquatique ne donnent pas entière satisfaction en ce qu'ils sont encombrants, notamment pour leur rangement, et/ou difficiles à manier, nécessitant notamment des opérations manuelles de montage pour les disposer en configuration de jeu. However, such aquatic game devices are not entirely satisfactory in that they are bulky, especially for their storage, and / or difficult to handle, particularly requiring manual assembly operations to arrange them in game configuration.
L'invention vise à perfectionner l'art antérieur en proposant notamment un dispositif de jeu aquatique qui est agencé pour pouvoir présenter au moins une configuration de jeu au moyen d'une structure en suspension dans l'eau, sans nécessiter d'opérations manuelles fastidieuses pour son installation et/ou son rangement. A cet effet, l'invention propose un dispositif de jeu aquatique comprenant une structure présentant deux extrémités équipées chacune d'un module de piétement, ladite structure présentant une déformabilité qui est suffisante pour permettre le déplacement relatif desdits modules, la densité des modules étant agencée pour permettre l'immersion dans l'eau dudit dispositif en disposant les modules en appui sur une surface subaquatique, la densité de la structure étant agencée pour mettre ladite structure en suspension dans l'eau suivant au moins une configuration de jeu. The invention aims to improve the prior art by proposing in particular an aquatic game device which is arranged to be able to present at least one game configuration by means of a structure suspended in water, without requiring tedious manual operations. for its installation and / or storage. For this purpose, the invention proposes an aquatic play device comprising a structure having two ends each equipped with a base module, said structure having a deformability which is sufficient to allow the relative displacement of said modules, the density of the modules being arranged to allow immersion in the water of said device by arranging the modules supported on an underwater surface, the density of the structure being arranged to put said structure in suspension in the water according to at least one play configuration.
D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront dans la description qui suit, faite en référence aux figures annexées, dans lesquelles : Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description which follows, made with reference to the appended figures, in which:
- la figure 1 représente de façon schématique un dispositif de jeu aquatique selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention ;  - Figure 1 schematically shows an aquatic play device according to one embodiment of the invention;
- la figure 2 représente en coupe longitudinale un module de piétement du dispositif de jeu aquatique de la figure 1 ;  - Figure 2 shows in longitudinal section a base module of the water play device of Figure 1;
- la figure 3 est une vue éclatée du module de piétement de la figure 2.  FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the base module of FIG. 2.
En relation avec ces figures, on décrit ci-dessous un dispositif de jeu aquatique, qui est notamment destiné à être immergé dans une piscine pour être utilisé dans des exercices d'adaptation au milieu aquatique ou d'apprentissage de techniques de plongée. In connection with these figures, there is described below an aquatic game device, which is particularly intended to be immersed in a pool for use in exercises for adaptation to the aquatic environment or learning diving techniques.
En particulier, le dispositif de jeu peut être utilisé dans le cadre d'un parcours aquatique d'éveil et/ou d'apprentissage de la natation, ledit parcours pouvant comprendre plusieurs dispositifs de jeu selon l'invention, ainsi qu'éventuellement d'autres dispositifs ou objets aquatiques pouvant apporter des épreuves différentes pour le nageur. Le dispositif de jeu comprend une structure 1 présentant une géométrie ouverte dont les deux extrémités 1 a sont équipées chacune d'un module 2 de piètement pour assurer le positionnement du dispositif de jeu sur une surface subaquatique lors de son utilisation, notamment sur le fond d'une piscine. Pour ce faire, la densité des modules 2 est agencée pour permettre l'immersion dans l'eau du dispositif de jeu en disposant lesdits modules sur la surface subaquatique. De manière préférentielle, les modules 2 présentent une densité analogue qui est suffisamment supérieure à 1 pour permettre l'immersion du dispositif de jeu. In particular, the game device can be used in the context of an aquatic waking and / or learning to swim course, said course being able to include several gaming devices according to the invention, and possibly other devices or aquatic objects that can bring different tests for the swimmer. The game device comprises a structure 1 having an open geometry whose two ends 1a are each equipped with a base module 2 to ensure the positioning of the game device on an underwater surface during its use, especially on the bottom of 'swimming pool. To do this, the density of the modules 2 is arranged to allow immersion in the water of the game device by arranging said modules on the underwater surface. Preferably, the modules 2 have a similar density which is sufficiently greater than 1 to allow immersion of the gaming device.
Chaque module 2 de piètement comprend une base 3 destinée à venir en appui sur la surface subaquatique. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté, les modules 2 présentent une géométrique conique sous laquelle s'étend la base 3. De façon avantageuse, la base 3 présente une surface d'appui 4 arrondie, permettant notamment le basculement des modules 2 afin de favoriser leur maintien sur la surface subaquatique dans une configuration de jeu définie. Each base module 2 comprises a base 3 intended to bear on the underwater surface. According to the embodiment shown, the modules 2 have a conical geometry under which the base 3 extends. Advantageously, the base 3 has a rounded bearing surface 4, allowing in particular the tilting of the modules 2 in order to promote their keeping on the underwater surface in a defined game pattern.
Afin de définir une densité suffisante pour le maintien en immersion du dispositif de jeu, les modules 2 peuvent être réalisés à partir d'un matériau de densité adéquate. En variante, chaque module 2 de piètement peut comprendre une quantité adaptée de matière de lest. Les modules 2 de piètement peuvent ainsi être agencés pour pouvoir être remplis avec une matière de lest, par exemple du sable et/ou de l'eau. Pour ce faire, les modules 2 peuvent intégrer chacun un réservoir 5 pour la matière de lest. En relation avec la figure 2, le réservoir 5 est formé dans la base 3 du module 2, la surface d'appui 4 présentant un orifice 6 pour permettre le remplissage dudit réservoir avec la matière de lest. Les modules 2 peuvent chacun être réalisés en une seule pièce, notamment par rotomoulage d'un matériau élastomérique, afin de présenter une géométrie extérieure limitant les risques de blessures en cas de contact accidentel du nageur et/ou d'un tiers avec un module 2. In order to define a sufficient density for keeping the gaming device immersed, the modules 2 can be made from a material of adequate density. In a variant, each base module 2 may comprise a suitable quantity of ballast material. The base modules 2 can thus be arranged to be filled with a ballast material, for example sand and / or water. To do this, the modules 2 can each integrate a tank 5 for the ballast material. In relation to FIG. 2, the reservoir 5 is formed in the base 3 of the module 2, the bearing surface 4 having an orifice 6 for filling said reservoir with the ballast material. The modules 2 can each be made in one piece, in particular by rotational molding of an elastomeric material, in order to have an external geometry limiting the risk of injury in the event of accidental contact by the swimmer and / or a third party with a module 2. .
La structure 1 présente une déformabilité qui est suffisante pour permettre le déplacement relatif des modules 2 de piètement, notamment en permettant une disposition desdits modules suivant au moins une configuration d'utilisation dans l'eau dans laquelle lesdits modules sont écartés, et au moins une configuration de rangement hors de l'eau dans laquelle lesdits modules peuvent être regroupés pour limiter l'encombrement du dispositif de jeu. The structure 1 has a deformability which is sufficient to allow the relative displacement of the base modules 2, in particular by allowing an arrangement of said modules according to at least one configuration of use in the water in which said modules are separated, and at least one storage configuration out of the water in which said modules can be grouped to limit the size of the game device.
La densité de la structure 1 est agencée pour mettre ladite structure en suspension dans l'eau suivant au moins une configuration de jeu qui correspond à une configuration d'utilisation des modules 2. Ainsi, par simple disposition des modules 2 de piètement en appui sur le fond de la piscine selon une configuration d'utilisation donnée, la structure 1 se déploie en suspension dans l'eau pour présenter une configuration de jeu. The density of the structure 1 is arranged to put said structure in suspension in the water according to at least one set configuration which corresponds to a configuration of use of the modules 2. Thus, by simple arrangement of the modules 2 of base resting on the bottom of the pool according to a given use configuration, the structure 1 is deployed in suspension in the water to present a game configuration.
De façon préférentielle, la structure 1 est agencée pour, en configuration de jeu, former entre les modules 2 une arche en suspension dans l'eau afin de délimiter un passage subaquatique que le nageur doit traverser en mettant la tête sous l'eau. Preferably, the structure 1 is arranged for, in play configuration, forming between the modules 2 an arch suspended in the water to define an underwater passage that the swimmer must cross by putting the head under water.
En particulier, les modules 2 peuvent être plus ou moins écartés et/ou décalés, induisant des configurations de jeu pour la structure 1 qui diffèrent par la géométrie du passage. Selon une réalisation, la structure 1 présente une longueur entre les modules 2 qui est comprise entre 1 et 2 m afin de permettre la formation d'au moins une arche de dimension suffisante pour permettre le passage d'un nageur. En relation avec les figures, la structure 1 comprend au moins un tube creux qui est réalisé à base d'un matériau souple, notamment à partir d'un élastomère thermoplastique de type TPU, la quantité d'air contenue dans ledit tube assurant une densité inférieure à 1 pour ladite structure. En variante, la structure 1 peut être réalisée en un matériau de densité suffisamment faible pour permettre sa suspension dans l'eau, par exemple à base d'une mousse souple de polymère. In particular, the modules 2 may be more or less spaced apart and / or offset, inducing game configurations for the structure 1 which differ in the geometry of the passage. According to one embodiment, the structure 1 has a length between the modules 2 which is between 1 and 2 m to allow the formation of at least one arch of sufficient size to allow the passage of a swimmer. In relation with the figures, the structure 1 comprises at least one hollow tube which is made of a flexible material, in particular from a thermoplastic elastomer of TPU type, the quantity of air contained in said tube providing a density less than 1 for said structure. Alternatively, the structure 1 may be made of a material of sufficiently low density to allow its suspension in water, for example based on a flexible polymer foam.
Le tube 1 est circulaire en présentant des diamètres extérieur et intérieur favorisant sa déformation tout en renfermant la quantité d'air nécessaire à son maintien en suspension dans l'eau. En particulier, le diamètre extérieur peut être de l'ordre de 12 mm et le diamètre intérieur de l'ordre de 10 mm. The tube 1 is circular with outside and inside diameters favoring its deformation while containing the amount of air necessary for its maintenance in suspension in water. In particular, the outer diameter may be of the order of 12 mm and the internal diameter of the order of 10 mm.
Les extrémités 1 a du tube 1 sont chacune associées à une partie supérieure d'un module 2 de piètement, permettant notamment de refermer de façon étanche le diamètre intérieur et donc de maintenir l'air contenu dans ledit tube lors de sa mise en suspension dans l'eau. The ends 1a of the tube 1 are each associated with an upper part of a base module 2, in particular allowing the internal diameter to be closed in a sealed manner and thus to maintain the air contained in the said tube during its suspension in the water.
Pour associer la structure 1 aux modules 2 de piètement, on peut prévoir d'équiper chacun desdits modules avec un connecteur supérieur 7 de liaison avec une extrémité 1 a de ladite structure. En relation avec les figures 2 et 3, chaque connecteur comprend une tige 7 qui est fixée dans le module 2 de piètement et à laquelle est associée l'extrémité 1 a de la structure 1 . To associate the structure 1 to the base modules 2, provision can be made to equip each of said modules with an upper connector 7 connecting with an end 1 a of said structure. In relation with FIGS. 2 and 3, each connector comprises a rod 7 which is fixed in the base module 2 and to which the end 1a of the structure 1 is associated.
En particulier, la tige 7 présente une forme complémentaire qui est fixée dans un logement supérieur 9 du module 2. Sur les figures la tige 7 comprend une portion inférieure filetée 8 qui est destinée à être vissée dans un logement supérieur 9 du module 2 de piètement, ledit logement étant pourvu d'un pas de vis. Le logement 9 peut être formé directement dans le module 2 de piètement. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté, le module 2 présente une cavité supérieure 10 dans laquelle est fixé un manchon 1 1 à l'intérieur duquel est formé le logement 9 de réception de la tige 7. En particulier, le manchon 1 1 peut être rapporté dans la cavité 10 par exemple par collage ou par surmoulage. Le logement 9 et/ou la portion inférieure filetée 8 peuvent être agencés pour assurer un effort de rétention de la tige 7 dans le module 2. En relation avec la figure 2, le logement 9 est légèrement conique afin d'augmenter le serrage de la tige 7 lors du vissage. In particular, the rod 7 has a complementary shape which is fixed in an upper housing 9 of the module 2. In the figures the rod 7 comprises a threaded lower portion 8 which is intended to be screwed into an upper housing 9 of the base module 2 said housing being provided with a thread. The housing 9 can be formed directly in the module 2 base. According to the embodiment shown, the module 2 has an upper cavity 10 in which is fixed a sleeve January 1 inside which is formed the receiving housing 9 of the rod 7. In particular, the sleeve 1 1 can be reported in the cavity 10 for example by gluing or overmolding. The housing 9 and / or the threaded lower portion 8 can be arranged to ensure a retention force of the rod 7 in the module 2. In connection with Figure 2, the housing 9 is slightly conical in order to increase the clamping of the rod 7 during screwing.
Ainsi, chaque module 2 peut être monté sur une extrémité 1 a de la structure 1 de manière indémontable par l'utilisateur. En variante, les modules 2 peuvent être connectés de façon réversible à la structure 1 pour permettre notamment leur remplacement ou le démontage du dispositif de jeu. A cet effet, on peut prévoir un couple réduit pour permettre le dévissage de la tige 7. Thus, each module 2 can be mounted on an end 1a of the structure 1 in a manner that can not be dismantled by the user. As a variant, the modules 2 can be reversibly connected to the structure 1 to allow in particular their replacement or the dismounting of the gaming device. For this purpose, a reduced torque can be provided to allow the rod 7 to be unscrewed.
La portion inférieure filetée 8 est surmontée par un embout 12 qui est saillant du module 2 et présente des dimensions permettant le montage sur lui d'une extrémité 1 a de la structure 1 . Sur les figures, l'extrémité 1 a du tube 1 est emmanchée sur l'embout 12 qui est pourvu d'un harpon périphérique 13 destiné à assurer le maintien et l'étanchéité dudit emmanchement. The threaded lower portion 8 is surmounted by a tip 12 which protrudes from the module 2 and has dimensions for mounting on it an end 1a of the structure 1. In the figures, the end 1a of the tube 1 is fitted on the tip 12 which is provided with a peripheral harpoon 13 for maintaining and sealing said fitting.
En outre, chaque connecteur 7 est équipé d'un capot 14 de recouvrement de la liaison avec l'extrémité 1 a de la structure 1 , ledit capot ayant notamment une fonction esthétique en présentant une géométrie conique complémentaire à celle du module 2. En particulier, le capot 14 présente un alésage 15 de montage autour du tube 1 , ledit alésage étant agencé pour recevoir l'extrémité 1 a emmanchée sur l'embout 12 afin de les masquer. In addition, each connector 7 is equipped with a cover 14 covering the connection with the end 1a of the structure 1, said cover having in particular an aesthetic function by having a conical geometry complementary to that of the module 2. In particular , the cover 14 has a bore 15 for mounting around the tube 1, said bore being arranged to receive the end 1 fitted on the tip 12 to hide them.
Pour renforcer la tenue des modules 2 de piètement sur la structure 1 , le capot 14 peut également présenter une fonction de verrouillage de liaison de l'extrémité 1 a de la structure 1 sur le connecteur 7. Sur les figures, la tige 7 est pourvue d'une rondelle centrale 16 disposée sous l'embout 12 et sur laquelle l'alésage 15 vient se verrouiller axialement en serrant radialement l'extrémité 1 a sur ledit embout. Par ailleurs, la rondelle 16 et l'alésage 15 présentent chacun un filetage complémentaire permettant le verrouillage par vissage du capot 14 sur la tige 7. To reinforce the hold of the base modules 2 on the structure 1, the cover 14 may also have a connection locking function of the end 1a of the structure 1 on the connector 7. In the figures, the rod 7 is provided a central washer 16 disposed under the nozzle 12 and on which the bore 15 is locked axially by radially clamping the end 1a on said tip. By the way, the puck 16 and the bore 15 each have a complementary thread allowing locking by screwing of the cover 14 on the rod 7.

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REVENDICATIONS
1 . Dispositif de jeu aquatique comprenant une structure (1 ) présentant deux extrémités (1 a) équipées chacune d'un module (2) de piétement, ladite structure présentant une déformabilité qui est suffisante pour permettre le déplacement relatif desdits modules, ledit dispositif étant caractérisé en ce que la densité des modules (2) est agencée pour permettre l'immersion dans l'eau dudit dispositif en disposant les modules (2) en appui sur une surface subaquatique, la densité de la structure (1 ) étant agencée pour mettre ladite structure en suspension dans l'eau suivant au moins une configuration de jeu. 1. An aquatic game device comprising a structure (1) having two ends (1 a) each equipped with a module (2) base, said structure having a deformability which is sufficient to allow the relative movement of said modules, said device being characterized in that the density of the modules (2) is arranged to allow immersion in the water of said device by arranging the modules (2) resting on an underwater surface, the density of the structure (1) being arranged to put said structure suspended in the water according to at least one game configuration.
2. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que la structure (1 ) est agencée pour, en configuration de jeu, former entre les modules (2) une arche en suspension dans l'eau. 2. Aquatic game device according to claim 1, characterized in that the structure (1) is arranged for, in play configuration, forming between the modules (2) an arch suspended in water.
3. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la structure (1 ) présente une longueur comprise entre 1 et 2 m. 3. Aquatic game device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the structure (1) has a length of between 1 and 2 m.
4. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la structure comprend au moins un tube creux (1 ) qui est réalisé à base d'un matériau souple. 4. Aquatic game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the structure comprises at least one hollow tube (1) which is made of a flexible material.
5. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'un module (2) de piétement comprend une base (3) destinée à venir en appui sur la surface subaquatique. 5. Aquatic game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a module (2) base comprises a base (3) intended to bear against the underwater surface.
6. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que la base (3) présente une surface d'appui (4) arrondie. 6. Aquatic game device according to claim 5, characterized in that the base (3) has a bearing surface (4) rounded.
7. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'un module (2) de piétement comprend une quantité de matière de lest qui est adaptée pour définir sa densité. 7. Aquatic game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a module (2) base comprises a quantity of ballast material which is adapted to define its density.
8. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que le module (2) intègre un réservoir (5) pour la matière de lest. 8. Aquatic game device according to claim 7, characterized in that the module (2) incorporates a reservoir (5) for the ballast material.
9. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'un module (2) de piètement est équipé d'un connecteur supérieur (7) de liaison avec une extrémité (1 a) de la structure (1 ). 9. Aquatic game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a module (2) base is equipped with an upper connector (7) connecting with one end (1 a) of the structure (1).
10. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que le connecteur comprend une tige (7) fixée dans le module (2) de piètement, ladite tige présentant un embout (12) saillant sur lequel l'extrémité (1 a) de la structure (1 ) est montée. 10. Aquatic game device according to claim 9, characterized in that the connector comprises a rod (7) fixed in the module (2) of base, said rod having a projection (12) projecting on which the end (1a ) of the structure (1) is mounted.
1 1 . Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que la tige (7) présente une forme complémentaire qui est fixée dans un logement supérieur (9) du module (2). 1 1. Aquatic game device according to claim 10, characterized in that the rod (7) has a complementary shape which is fixed in an upper housing (9) of the module (2).
12. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon la revendication 1 1 , caractérisé en ce que le logement (9) est formé dans un manchon (1 1 ) qui est fixé dans le module (2). 12. Aquatic game device according to claim 1 1, characterized in that the housing (9) is formed in a sleeve (1 1) which is fixed in the module (2).
13. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le connecteur (7) est équipé d'un capot (14) de recouvrement de la liaison avec l'extrémité (1 a) de la structure (1 ). 13. Aquatic game device according to any one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the connector (7) is equipped with a cover (14) covering the connection with the end (1 a) of the structure (1).
14. Dispositif de jeu aquatique selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que le capot (14) est agencé pour assurer une fonction de verrouillage de liaison avec l'extrémité (1 a) de la structure (1 ). 14. Aquatic game device according to claim 13, characterized in that the cover (14) is arranged to provide a connection locking function with the end (1a) of the structure (1).
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