Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
  • A63B71/04—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for small-room or indoor sporting games
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63C—SKATES; SKIS; ROLLER SKATES; DESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE
  • A63C19/00—Design or layout of playing courts, rinks, bowling greens or areas for water-skiing; Covers therefor
  • A63C19/02—Shaping of the surface of courts according to the necessities of the different games
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B5/00—Apparatus for jumping
  • A63B5/11—Trampolines
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
  • A63B71/0036—Accessories for stowing, putting away or transporting exercise apparatus or sports equipment
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
  • E04H3/00—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons
  • E04H3/10—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons for meetings, entertainments, or sports
  • E04H3/14—Gymnasiums; Other sporting buildings
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
  • A63B71/0054—Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers
  • A63B2071/009—Protective housings covering the working parts of the apparatus
• • 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
  • A63B2225/74—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E04—BUILDING
  • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
  • E04H3/00—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons
  • E04H3/10—Buildings or groups of buildings for public or similar purposes; Institutions, e.g. infirmaries or prisons for meetings, entertainments, or sports
  • E04H3/14—Gymnasiums; Other sporting buildings
  • E04H2003/142—Gymnasiums; Other sporting buildings with vertically movable or tiltable playing field or sections

Definitions

• the present invention relates to an evolution space for the practice of physical activities, indoor or outdoor, such as sports, medical or leisure activities.
• the present invention is particularly directed to an evolution space for the practice of a plurality of physical activities, including activities using trampolines.
• An object of the present invention is to provide an evolution space for the practice of physical activities having a functional and practical structure that allows and facilitates the progress of a plurality of physical practices, including activities based on trampolines.
• This solution has the advantage over the prior art to allow a wider variety of physical activities, among which activities with trampolines, which allows a space management faster during activities involving trampolines.
• this space allows the development of a new range of physical activities with trampolines, activities that involve actions, simultaneous or sequential, on the trampolines and on the raised platform that surrounds it.
• This solution also provides a storage space for trampolines when not in use, which allows to free space for storage space or a storage room of the latter.
• One of the particular embodiments of the invention allows storage of tools and physical exercise machines in storage housed under the platform, which allows, in addition to freeing up the useful space, to quickly dispose of these tools or machines.
• One of the particular embodiments of the invention allows the removal of the covers covering the openings while avoiding cavities or protuberances on the surface of the latter or the platform, cavities and protuberances that may disturb or prevent a physical activity.
• Figure 1 illustrates a room for the practice of physical activity according to the invention
• FIGS. 2a and 2b illustrate details of a trampoline housing, one in a horizontal section just below the platform of the room (2a) and the other closed with a lid (2b);
• Figures 3 and 4 are sectional views of various modes of
• Figure 5 illustrates an embodiment of a cover for the physical activity room, according to the invention
• Figures 6a and 6b are sectional views of various particular embodiments of a physical activity room equipped with illuminations, according to the invention.
• Figure 7 illustrates an embodiment of the support structure of the raised floor, according to the invention.
• Figure 8 illustrates an embodiment of a storage accessible from the raised floor, according to the invention.
• the present invention relates to an evolution space for the practice of physical activities, in particular of indoor activities, such as sports, medical or leisure activities.
• the evolution space can take the form of a room or a room of a building or an outdoor space.
• the present invention is particularly directed to an evolution space for the practice of a plurality of physical activities, including activities using trampolines.
• the evolution space comprises a floor and a raised floor having a support structure resting on the ground and supporting a horizontal platform on which an individual can walk and practice physical activities, among which we find, for example fitness and aerobics classes, cardio training, gym bikes, weight training, as well as football, tennis and dance.
• the term "horizontal platform” indicates a platform having an orientation of its upper surface that is substantially parallel to the horizon so as to allow an individual to walk there and to practice activities therein. physical, that is to say forming an angle with the line of the horizon in a range of values between -20 ° and + 20 ° degrees, preferably between -2 ° and + 2 ° degrees.
• the term “horizontal” indicates a direction substantially parallel to said “horizontal platform”, while the term “vertical” indicates a direction substantially perpendicular to the latter.
• the horizontal platform comprises a plurality of openings giving access to the ground, or a portion of the ground, of the evolution space.
• the soil can be rough or covered with a functional layer.
• the support structure, the platform and each of these openings of the platform are sized to form a
• the housing is dimensioned vertically, by means in particular of the dimensioning of the support structure and the platform. shape, so that the elastic surface of a trampoline (when positioned in one of the housing) is positioned vertically downward relative to the upper surface of the platform. This allows the use of the trampoline for activities based entirely on the use of its elastic surface as well as for activities involving actions, simultaneous or sequential, on the trampoline and on the raised platform that surrounds it.
• the evolution space is provided with detachable lids, each lid being configured to cover one of these openings so as to form, with the platform, a raised surface substantially uninterrupted.
• a substantially uninterrupted surface indicates a surface allowing individuals to walk over it safely, that is to say a surface absent protuberances and cavities that could compromise or form obstacles to the approach of an individual.
• the covers are detachable with respect to the platform so as not to form obstacles to the smooth running of activities using trampolines while allowing free access to the platform that surrounds them.
• the lids can be temporarily housed
• the support structure includes support members for supporting each cover when covering one of the openings in the floor so that the resulting raised surface allows individuals not only to walk, but also to there are other physical activities that do not use trampolines, this is safe.
• the evolution space further comprises one or more storage rooms located in the empty space that has been created between the ground and the platform, outside the trampoline housing. Storage rooms can thus be advantageously formed in these empty spaces and the platform
• the horizontal platform has traps in
• the hatches may comprise a body providing the strength necessary to support an individual practicing physical activity.
• the body of the hatch may be coated with a surface coating, preferably the same as that of the platform.
• the support structure may comprise support elements to support each hatch when closing one of the floor storage rooms.
• the upper surface of the hatch when it closes the box, is at the same height as the surface of the horizontal platform so as to allow individuals to walk and practice there. other physical activities safely.
• each hatch when closing one of the storage rooms, can rest on flexible joints.
• the platform may be composed of a plurality of plates, including wood, juxtaposed to each other.
• the platform may include a surface coating that is suitable for practicing physical activities.
• the lid may include a body providing the strength necessary to support an individual practicing physical activity. The body of the lid can be coated with a surface coating,
• the cover comprises a handle
• each cover is limited by the configuration of the support elements and / or a surface of the platform (for example by a around the opening).
• flexible joints may be provided for operating between surfaces of the cover and surfaces of the platform (for example support elements) so as to subsequently reduce the amplitude of the horizontal movements (horizontal sliding) of the cover relative to the platform.
• each cover when it covers one of the openings, can rest on flexible joints.
• These flexible seals are configured to operate between surfaces of the lid and surfaces of the support members so as to reduce the range of vertical movement and / or vibration of the lid relative to the platform.
• the support structure comprises cellular structures, each cell structure substantially surrounding one of the housings. This cellular structure provides a stable and robust support to the platform, especially at the ends of the platform being close to the housing, while dimensioning the housing horizontally.
• the cellular structure can be configured to substantially enclose the housing inside.
• This housing thus takes the form of a blind cavity which is delimited by side and opposite walls of the cellular structure and by the ground.
• the housing thus comprises side walls for horizontally holding a trampoline when it is housed in this housing.
• the cellular structure may be equipped with retention elements configured to act between the cellular structure and a portion of the trampoline.
• This arrangement further allows physically separating the housing from the empty space between the platform and the ground, which reduces the movement of objects to and from the housing.
• This arrangement also makes it possible to avoid a cumulative dust movement between the platform and the ground towards the housing as well as an efficient cleaning and maintenance of the trampoline housing.
• the soil may be coated with one or more coatings.
• One or a plurality of coatings may have a function of protection against wear or possible damage caused by the support structure or the use of trampolines.
• one or a plurality of coatings may have a sound attenuator function to reduce a sound propagation of sounds and noises generated by the practice of physical activity, especially to spaces located under the ground of the space of evolution.
• one or a plurality of coatings may have a thermal insulation function, especially when the evolution space is located in the basement of a still or in the open air.
• Elevating elements or layers may be provided to adapt (enhance) the height of the elastic surface of one or more trampoline relative to the height of the platform surface on which individuals practice physical activity. These or enhancing layers reduce the gap between these heights to favor or allow certain trampoline-based physical activities.
• the evolution space may comprise one or more illumination elements, advantageously positioned on a surface of the platform, for example on surfaces of the periphery of the openings, or in the trampoline housings so as to generate effects.
• illumination elements advantageously positioned on a surface of the platform, for example on surfaces of the periphery of the openings, or in the trampoline housings so as to generate effects.
• luminous devices that promote physical activity with trampolines and / or physical activities in dark or dark environments.
• Figure 1 illustrates an example of an evolution space in the form of a physical activity room 1 inside a building.
• the room 1 comprises a raised floor 3 covering
• the raised floor 3 comprises a horizontal platform 30 accessible by access ramps 55, in this case positioned in front of access to the room.
• the horizontal platform 30 includes a plurality
• openings 32 each of these openings giving access to the elastic surface 61 of a trampoline 60 positioned on the floor of the room, as shown in Figure 2a.
• the openings may follow the external shape of the
• trampolines in particular the contour of the elastic surface
• the openings may be dimensioned to reduce the space gap between the platform edges and the edges of the resilient surfaces of the trampolines that are housed therein.
• trampolines and openings have a shape
• the opening allows positioning in and removal of a trampoline from a housing at any time, this without having to dismantle or remove part of the platform.
• Market fitness trampolines often have a diameter of 80 or 139 cm.
• the diameter 71 of the openings is in a range of 0.8 m to 1.8 m.
• the diameter is in a range of 1.4 m to 1.6 m so as to accommodate most fitness trampolines market in the housing, without having to mount them, see disassembled, in the housing to be able to place them, see extract.
• diameter indicates, in case of an opening having a polygonal shape, the diameter of the sound inscribed circle (that is to say the circle which is tangent to all sides of the polygon).
• the room 1 is equipped with a plurality of detachable lids 4 to cover these openings during physical activity does not require use of these trampolines, so as to use the same room 1 for other activities.
• the openings are dimensioned in the same way so that the covers are interchangeable between waters, that is to say that the same cover can be used sequentially to cover each opening of the room.
• the room is also equipped with room 39 housed under the raised floor 3 which are accessible by trap door 35.
• These storerooms provide efficient and fast storage of physical activity tools, such as dumbbells, mats and other small tools or machines. These storage rooms also make it possible to quickly dispose of these tools and machines during a preparation of a specific physical activity.
• each cover 4 is configured to cover one of the openings 32 of the platform so as to form a raised surface 50 comprising the upper face of the cover 40 and the horizontal platform 30.
• the resultant raised surface 50 is substantially uninterrupted on which an individual can walk and practice physical activity safely.
• Figure 3 is a sectional view of the evolution room 1 which shows a realization of the floor 3 according to the invention.
• the platform 30 of the raised floor 3 is based on a support structure 33 which is supported on the floor 2 of the room.
• the floor is covered with a protective coating, in this case a layer of soft materials (Pavatex ®).
• the platform comprises a body 31 1 consisting of body elements juxtaposed to each other, for example wooden plates.
• the body is coated with a coating 31 facilitating or allowing physical activities, such as a parquet.
• the support structure 33, the platform 30 and the openings 32 are sized to form a series of housings 38 to accommodate the trampolines 60, while giving access to the latter through the openings.
• the housing 38 for trampoline 60 is delimited vertically by the ground 2 and the platform 30 so as to allow the housing of a trampoline so that its elastic surface is positioned vertically under the surface of evolution of the platform 31.
• the support structure 33 and the platform 30 are sized to create a
• a housing having a height 70, i.e. a vertical distance between the floor 2 (in particular its covering 21) and the raised surface 50, which is greater than the height 72 of the trampolines used in, or intended for, the hall 1, so as to allow its cover by a cover 40.
• the height 70 is in a range of 0.2 m to 1 m. Preferably, the height 70 is between 0.3 m and 0.5 m so as to accommodate most fitness trampolines currently available in the market, whose elastic surface is configured to be positioned at 25 cm from the ground.
• the height 70 of the housing of the illustrated embodiments is 40 cm.
• the positioning of the elastic surface of a trampoline housing in a housing can be adapted (enhanced) by enhancing elements or layers that operate between the floor and the supports of the
• the support structure comprises a plurality of cellular structures 331, each dimensioned to enclose in its interior one of these housings ( Figure 2a).
• the side and opposite walls of the cellular structure 331 form the walls of the housing.
• the housing section may have a shape matching the external shape of the trampoline which will be housed therein, for example circular, square or polygonal.
• the walls of the cellular structure form a
• the cellular structure 331 may have a tubular or annular shape so as to create a cylindrical housing for housing trampolines having a plurality of different external forms.
• This cellular structure provides a stable and robust support to the platform, especially at the ends of the platform being close to the housing, while limiting the horizontal displacement of a trampoline housed therein.
• the support structure of Figure 3 further comprises retention elements 36, 37 for limiting the horizontal and / or vertical displacements of a trampoline housed in a housing, for example by means of beams 36, 37 fixed on along the surfaces of the cellular structure that surrounds it.
• the support structure 33 comprises support elements, in this case beams 36 (for example in the form of joists) fixed along opposite sides of the hexagonal support structure, to support a cover when it covers this area. opening.
• the beams can equip all the faces of the cell structure, or only a couple of opposite faces.
• these support elements 36 may be dimensioned so as to also operate retention elements, along one or more horizontal directions.
• the opening is surrounded by a periphery 34 which allows a better finish of the platform surfaces overlooking the openings.
• a material 25 providing a sound insulation can be advantageously housed in the empty spaces and unused that have been created between the platform and the ground (floor covering).
• Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a housing, which is shown empty trampoline.
• This configuration example illustrates a storage room 39 housed under the platform and accessible by a hatch 35.
• the hatch can be a detachable plate or a flap.
• a first series of flexible joints 51 is positioned between a cover surface and a surface of the beams 36. These joints can be fixed either on the surface of the cover or on the surface of the beams 36.
• a second series of flexible joints 51 is positioned between a cover surface and a surface of the platform, in this case around the periphery 34. These joints can be fixed either on the surface of the cover or on the surface of the platform , see around.
• FIG. 5 illustrates a detail of an embodiment
• This lid has one or more pass-through or blind cavities 43 which are arranged to receive one end of a detachable handle (not shown).
• the lid 4 comprises a body 41, preferably solid wood, to support individuals practicing physical activities.
• the body 41 is coated on its outer face with a coating 42 allowing or facilitating physical activities.
• the cover 42 of the cover and the same, or having properties similar to the coating 31 of the platform.
• the body 41 is arranged with at least one cavity 46 passing allowing the housing of a sleeve 43 for the retention of an end of a detachable handle (not shown).
• a sleeve 43 for the retention of an end of a detachable handle (not shown).
• the sleeve and the end of the handle are threaded so as to allow insertion and retention of the detachable handle by rotation.
• the sleeve 43 is retained by means of a plate 44 fixed to the body of the cover to the fixing screw means 45.
• the plate allows a better distribution of weight on a larger surface of the body of the lid.
• the plate and the fixing means 45 are also housed in the cavity so that the latter do not create protrusions protruding beyond the hidden surface of the lid. This allows, once the cover detached, to put it on the platform without causing damage to the platform and the coating of the latter.
• a layer of a soft material, such as non-woven fabric (felt) can cover this cavity 46, which makes it possible to obtain a point of contact allowing a
• the cover is equipped with two passing cavities located in proximity to two opposite sides of the perimeter of the cover, each cavity retaining a socket 43 accessible from one end of a handle when the cover is housed in a housing. opening ( Figure 2b).
• Figures 6a and 6b are sectional views of various particular embodiments of a physical activity room equipped
• the illuminations may include one or more light sources 52.
• a light source 52 is housed in a cavity of the platform 30, including the coating 31 of the latter.
• the light source 52 may also be housed in a cavity around the periphery 34, as shown in Figures 2b and 6b.
• the light source 52 may comprise a set
• the illumination elements may be LEDs.
• control electronics and power supply of this light source can be housed in the same housing for trampoline or in a dedicated housing, while the cabling can be positioned below the platform.
• FIG. 6b further illustrates an embodiment in which two sets of flexible joints 51 are fixed, one to the cover and operating between that and the periphery, and the other series being fixed to the beams 36 and operating between it and the lid.
• the sol2 is coated with a plurality of coatings 21, 22, 23.
• a first coating 21 consisting of a layer of a soft material (pavatex®)
• two coatings 22 , 23 rubber are also used to improve the protection of the ground against possible damage as well as to mitigate the vibrations of the raised floor caused by the conduct of physical activities.
• Figure 7 illustrates an embodiment of the support structure of the raised floor by means of cellular structures.
• the support structure 33 of FIG. 7 comprises a plurality of cellular structures 331, each delimiting one of these housings.
• the cellular structures 331 may be spaced and / or aligned by means of one or more fastening elements, in particular in the form of boards 332. Where appropriate, the fastening elements may be configured to provide a flat bearing surface. of the floor 3, this between the cellular structures 331.
• Figure 8 illustrates an embodiment of a storage room 39 accessible from the raised floor.
• the storage room comprises side walls 333, 334 defining the storage room. These walls make it possible to avoid an uncomfortable movement of the object under the platform as well as cumulative dust between the platform and the floor towards the storage room.
• the side walls 333, 334 delimiting the storage room can be part of the support structure 33, in particular by providing a support surface to the platform 30 of the floor 3.
• the hatch close the storage room can be in the form of a detachable or pivoting lid.

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