EP3237281B1 - Breathing aid for swimmers - Google Patents

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EP3237281B1
EP3237281B1 EP15816188.5A EP15816188A EP3237281B1 EP 3237281 B1 EP3237281 B1 EP 3237281B1 EP 15816188 A EP15816188 A EP 15816188A EP 3237281 B1 EP3237281 B1 EP 3237281B1
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Matthias Ocklenburg
Jan VON HOFACKER
Andreas Neugebauer
Reinhard Misterek
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/18—Air supply
    • B63C11/186—Mouthpieces
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/18—Air supply
    • B63C11/20—Air supply from water surface
    • B63C11/205—Air supply from water surface with air supply by suction from diver, e.g. snorkels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/18—Air supply
    • B63C2011/182—Air supply comprising devices for discharge of exhalation air into ambient water, e.g. ducts to back of head

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  • the invention relates to a respiratory aid for swimmers, comprising at least two snorkel tubes, according to claim 1.
  • Snorkel tubes for breathing aids for swimmers which have a standard dimension, have hitherto been known from the prior art. These snorkel tubes are used for both children, women and men, who have different body measurements. This can lead to impairments during swimming, as these snorkel tubes are not adaptable to a head attachment system, for example.
  • the swim aid according to the invention comprises at least two snorkel tubes, a mouthpiece system and a head attachment system.
  • the head mounting system comprises two elongate fastening elements, each having a first and a second end portion, wherein each snorkel tube, the first end portion of a fastener is fastened or fastened, wherein the position of the second end portions to each other by a latching system is adjustable.
  • a locking system is to be understood as a system, for example Racks and gears has.
  • the second end portions of the elongate fastening elements have racks or toothed rack sections which are positioned relative to each other by means of a gear.
  • a latching system may comprise, for example, a rotary knob and / or a ratchet lever.
  • the snorkel tubes can be rotatably mounted in a system housing of the mouthpiece system.
  • At least one of the two snorkel tubes can have a groove-shaped depression on a tube surface section facing the head of a float, wherein the first end section of a fastening element can be positioned rail-like in the depression.
  • the recess of a tube surface section is to be understood as the formation of a groove without the material of the tube surface section having a recess. Such a depression may for example be introduced like a stamp in the snorkel tube.
  • the recess has a depth such that the first end portion of a fastener is flush with the remaining pipe surface portions, i. the tube surface portions, which have no groove-shaped depression completes.
  • the material thickness or material thickness of the first end portion of the fastening element is therefore preferably adapted to the depth of the groove-shaped recess.
  • a rail-like positioning of the first end portion of the fastener in the groove-shaped recess is to be understood such that the first end portion in the direction of the mouthpiece system and in the direction of the opposite end of the tube is displaceable.
  • the first portion of a fastener may have a plurality of recesses, in particular a plurality of holes, wherein the first end portion in the recess by a, in at least one of the recesses insertable fastener is fastened or fastened.
  • a plurality of recesses in particular a plurality of holes, are also formed in the groove-shaped recess, so that a fastening means can be introduced both through a hole of an end section of the fastening element and through a hole of the recess.
  • the recess has a plurality of fastening elements, for example in the form of push buttons or pins, so that the first end portion of a fastener can be placed clampingly on these push buttons or pins.
  • the print buttons may also be referred to as rivet-like elements formed in the groove-shaped recess.
  • the latching system of the head mounting system may include a knob and / or a ratchet lever. With the aid of the rotary knob, the second end portions of the two elongated fastening elements can be positioned relative to each other.
  • knobs are already known from other fastening systems, so that the head mounting system is easy to handle.
  • Ratchet levers are known, for example, from snowboard bindings. Such a design is associated with a simple handling of the head mounting system.
  • a head rest plate On the head of a float facing side of the head mounting system may be formed in the region of the locking system, a head rest plate.
  • a headrest plate improves comfort. In addition, it prevents, for example, that hair can get into the locking system. With the help of a head rest plate, the fastening forces are distributed, so that the fastening forces do not only act on a single point.
  • the headrest plate may for example be curved and formed of soft plastic material, so that the wearing comfort is improved.
  • the turret and / or the ratchet lever is in line with a dental rest plate of a mouthpiece at an angle of 30 ° -60 ° °, in particular of 40 ° - 50 °, in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate.
  • This line can be seen in a side view of the head of the swimmer.
  • the tooth pad serves as the first reference line, whereas the imaginary line from the pad plate to the center of the knob and to the center of the ratchet lever is the second reference line.
  • the center of the ratchet lever for example, by the turning of the ratchet lever, vorzutagen perpendicular run.
  • the ergonomics of the respiratory aid according to the invention is improved compared to known systems of the prior art by a multiple.
  • the snorkel tubes have a D-shaped cross-section. Such a trained cross section is minimized especially in terms of water resistance.
  • the snorkel tubes are arranged to extend parallel over the cheeks of the float.
  • At least one snorkel tube is pivoted such that a knob and / or a ratchet lever of the head mounting system is in line with a tooth pad of the mouthpiece at an angle of 30 ° -60 °, especially 40 ° -50 °, in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate.
  • a knob and / or a ratchet lever of the head mounting system is in line with a tooth pad of the mouthpiece at an angle of 30 ° -60 °, especially 40 ° -50 °, in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate.
  • the fastening of the head mounting system can be done by turning a knob or by operating a ratchet lever.
  • the positioning of the snorkel tube or the snorkel tubes can be carried out in a comfortable manner in a subsequent step.
  • the positioning is possible because the snorkel tube ends are rotatably mounted in the system housing of the mouthpiece. Only after an ideal positioning of the snorkel tubes has taken place, the fastening of the Respiratory aid on the head or back of the swimmer.
  • the positioning of the mouthpiece in the mouth of the swimmer does not change during the pivoting of the snorkel tubes or during the attachment of the respiratory aid.
  • a mouthpiece system 20 is shown.
  • This mouthpiece system 20 comprises a mouthpiece 21, a system housing 22, an exhalation valve 23 and an air outlet opening 24, wherein the air outlet opening is covered with a diffuser extension 25 comprising a diffuser plate 26 and the diffuser plate 26 has a plurality of openings 27.
  • a breathing aid 60 for swimmers is illustrated wherein the breathing aid 60 includes two snorkel tubes 40, a mouthpiece system 20, and a head attachment system 61.
  • the head mounting system 61 includes two elongate fasteners 62, each having a first end portion 63 and a second end portion 64, with each snorkel tube 40 having the first end portion 63 of a fastener 62 attached or secured thereto, the position of the second end portions 64 of the two Fastening elements 62 to each other by a locking system is adjustable.
  • the locking system may be a system consisting of rack-like and gear-like elements, wherein the rack-like elements are formed in connection with the fastening elements 62 and are arranged to be movable relative to one another.
  • 64 rack-like portions are formed in the second end portions.
  • the snorkel tubes 40 are rotatably mounted in the system housing 22 of the mouthpiece system 20. Both snorkel tubes have a groove-shaped depression 66 on tube surface sections 65 which face the head of a float, wherein the respective first end section 63 can be positioned in the depression 66 in the manner of a rail. In other words, the first end portion 63 may be slid toward the mouthpiece system 20 or towards the valve system 10.
  • the first end portion 63 of the fastener 62 has a plurality of recesses 67 in the form of holes, wherein the illustrated first end portion 63 is secured in the recess 66 by a in one of the recesses 67 insertable fastener 68.
  • the fastening means 68 may be formed as a rivet-like fastening element, which is fixed in the recess 66. Also, a separate embodiment of the fastener detached from the recess 66 is conceivable, in which case the recess 66 must also have a recess, so that the first end portion 63 can be secured in the recess 66.
  • a head rest plate 80 is formed on the head of a float facing side of the head mounting system 61 in the region of the locking system, in particular in the region of the knob 69.
  • the headrest plate 80 is curved. With the help of such a head rest plate 80 compressive forces are distributed to the head area. In addition, this prevents that, for example, hair can be wound around the knob 69.
  • a mouthpiece 21 of a mouthpiece system 20 is first inserted into the mouth of the float.
  • the mouthpiece 21 usually comprises a tooth support plate 82 or a bite rail, so that the mouthpiece 21 can be fixed in the mouth.
  • the breathing aid 60 is attached to the head 81 of the float by means of a head mounting system 61.
  • a head mounting system 61 In the example shown, the attachment of the head mounting system 61 by turning a knob 69.
  • the snorkel tubes 40 are pivoted such that the rotary knob 69, in particular the center of the rotary knob 69, in relation to the Zahnauflageplatte 82 is located on a line which is disposed at an angle ⁇ of 40 ° - 50 ° to the horizontally disposed tooth support plate 82.
  • a mouthpiece system 20 By combining a mouthpiece system 20 with snorkel tubes 40 rotatably mounted therein and the head mounting system 61, an optimal angle for the swimmer with respect to the knob 69 or a ratchet lever can be adjusted, in spite of fixed fixation of the breathing aid 60 on the head 81 of a float no unpleasant tensile forces on the palate and / or the gums arise.
  • the line would pass through the axis of rotation of the ratchet lever.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Atemhilfe für Schwimmer, umfassend mindestens zwei Schnorchelrohre, gemäß Patentanspruch 1.The invention relates to a respiratory aid for swimmers, comprising at least two snorkel tubes, according to claim 1.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind bislang Schnorchelrohre für Atemhilfen für Schwimmer bekannt, die ein Standardmaß aufweisen. Diese Schnorchelrohre werden sowohl für Kinder, Frauen und Männer, die unterschiedliche Körpermaße aufweisen, eingesetzt. Dies kann zu Beeinträchtigungen beim Schwimmen führen, da diese Schnorchelrohre beispielsweise nicht an ein Kopfbefestigungssystem anpassbar sind.Snorkel tubes for breathing aids for swimmers, which have a standard dimension, have hitherto been known from the prior art. These snorkel tubes are used for both children, women and men, who have different body measurements. This can lead to impairments during swimming, as these snorkel tubes are not adaptable to a head attachment system, for example.

Bislang bekannte Schnorchelrohre bzw. Atemhilfen für Schwimmer werden mit Hilfe von Gummibändern am Kopf eines Schwimmers fixiert. Derartige Gummibänder neigen dazu, bei entsprechender Verwendung in Salz- oder Chlorwasser nach bereits kurzer Anwendungszeit zu reißen. Außerdem ist der Tragekomfort sehr eingeschränkt. Die Mundstücke werden aufgrund der bekannten Befestigungssysteme an die Zähne bzw. den Gaumen eines Schwimmers gedrückt, so dass der Schwimmer bereits nach kürzester Tragezeit Schmerzen verspürt.Previously known snorkel tubes or respiratory aids for swimmers are fixed with the help of rubber bands on the head of a swimmer. Such rubber bands tend to tear with appropriate use in salt or chlorine water after a short period of use. In addition, the wearing comfort is very limited. The mouthpieces are pressed due to the known attachment systems to the teeth or the palate of a swimmer, so that the swimmer feels pain after a very short wearing time.

So zeigt die Druckschrift US 6,820,615 B1 eine Tauchermaske mit einem Maskenspannband, wobei eine Spannvorrichtung einer herkömmlichen Tauchermaske oder Schwimmbrille so konfiguriert ist, dass sie eine Schutzhülle umfasst, die an einer Innenseite eines Spannbandes befestigt ist.This is how the document shows US Pat. No. 6,820,615 B1 a diving mask having a mask tightening band, wherein a tightening device of a conventional diving mask or swimming goggles is configured to include a protective cover fixed to an inside of a tightening strap.

Aus der Druckschrift US 4,878,491 A1 ist ein Kopfbefestigungssystem für Schnorchel bekannt, welches den Schwimmer nicht mehr dazu zwingt, seinen Kopf zu drehen, um beim Schwimmen Luft anzusaugen. Das System weist neben dem Kopfbefestigungssystem ein Mundstück auf. Zudem sind, zur Fixierung des Systems am Schwimmer, im Wesentlichen brillenbügelartige Elemente vorgesehen.From the publication US 4,878,491 A1 There is a snorkel head attachment system that no longer forces the swimmer to turn his head to suck in air while swimming. The system has a mouthpiece in addition to the head attachment system. In addition, for the fixation of the system on the float, essentially spectacle-like elements are provided.

Aufgrund der Nachteile, die mit dem bekannten Stand der Technik verbunden sind, ist es demnach Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Atemhilfe für Schwimmer derart weiterzuentwickeln, dass der Tragekomfort für den Schwimmer verbessert wird und außerdem das Anlegen einer derartigen Atemhilfe vereinfacht wird.Due to the disadvantages associated with the known prior art, it is therefore an object of the present invention to develop a breathing aid for swimmers in such a way that the comfort of wear for the swimmer is improved and also the application of such a breathing aid is simplified.

Aus dem Stand der Technik ist es bekannt, Schwimm- und/oder Taucherbrillen mit Hilfe von Gummibändern am Kopf eines Schwimmers zu befestigen. Es zeigt sich jedoch, dass derartige Gummibänder bereits nach geringer Verwendungsdauer durch die Verwendung in Salz- und/oder Chlorwasser dazu neigen zu reißen. Dies führt meist dazu, dass nicht nur das Kopfband der Schwimmbrille ausgetauscht wird, sondern die Schwimm- und/oder Taucherbrille vollständig vom Schwimmer ersetzt wird. Dies führt zu einer erheblichen Kostenbelastung.From the prior art it is known to attach swimming and / or diving goggles with the help of rubber bands on the head of a swimmer. It turns out, however, that such rubber bands after a short period of use by use in salt and / or chlorine water tend to tear. This usually means that not only the headband of swimming goggles is replaced, but the swimming and / or diving goggles is completely replaced by the float. This leads to a significant cost burden.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch eine Atemhilfe für Schwimmer gemäß des Patentanspruches 1 gelöst.According to the invention this object is achieved by a respiratory aid for swimmers according to claim 1.

Vorteilhafte und zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Atemhilfe sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Advantageous and expedient embodiments of the respiratory aid according to the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Die erfindungsgemäße Atemhilfe für Schwimmer, umfasset mindestens zwei Schnorchelrohre, ein Mundstücksystem und ein Kopfbefestigungssystem.The swim aid according to the invention comprises at least two snorkel tubes, a mouthpiece system and a head attachment system.

Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das Kopfbefestigungssystem zwei längliche Befestigungselemente, die jeweils einen ersten und einen zweiten Endabschnitt aufweisen, wobei an jedem Schnorchelrohr jeweils der erste Endabschnitt eines Befestigungselementes befestigt oder befestigbar ist, wobei die Position der zweiten Endabschnitte zueinander durch ein Rastsystem einstellbar ist. Ein derartiges Rastsystem ist beispielsweise als System zu verstehen, das Zahnstangen und Zahnräder aufweist. Hier ist es denkbar, dass die zweiten Endabschnitte der länglichen Befestigungselemente Zahnstangen bzw. Zahnstangenabschnitte aufweisen, die mit Hilfe eines Zahnrades zueinander positioniert werden. Ein derartiges Rastsystem kann beispielsweise einen Drehknopf und/oder einen Ratschenhebel umfassen.According to the invention, the head mounting system comprises two elongate fastening elements, each having a first and a second end portion, wherein each snorkel tube, the first end portion of a fastener is fastened or fastened, wherein the position of the second end portions to each other by a latching system is adjustable. Such a locking system is to be understood as a system, for example Racks and gears has. Here it is conceivable that the second end portions of the elongate fastening elements have racks or toothed rack sections which are positioned relative to each other by means of a gear. Such a latching system may comprise, for example, a rotary knob and / or a ratchet lever.

Die Schnorchelrohre können in einem Systemgehäuse des Mundstücksystems drehbeweglich gelagert sein.The snorkel tubes can be rotatably mounted in a system housing of the mouthpiece system.

Mindestens eines der beiden Schnorchelrohre kann auf einem, dem Kopf eines Schwimmers zugewandten, Rohrflächenabschnitt, eine nutenförmige Vertiefung aufweisen, wobei der erste Endabschnitt eines Befestigungselements in der Vertiefung schienenartig positionierbar ist. Als Vertiefung eines Rohrflächenabschnittes ist die Bildung einer Nut zu verstehen, ohne dass das Material des Rohrflächenabschnitts eine Ausnehmung aufweist. Eine derartige Vertiefung kann beispielsweise stempelartig im Schnorchelrohr eingebracht sein. Vorzugsweise weist die Vertiefung eine derartige Tiefe auf, dass der erste Endabschnitt eines Befestigungselements bündig mit den restlichen Rohrflächenabschnitten, d.h. den Rohrflächenabschnitten, die keine nutenförmige Vertiefung aufweisen, abschließt. Die Materialdicke bzw. Materialstärke des ersten Endabschnitts des Befestigungselements ist demnach vorzugsweise an die Tiefe der nutenförmigen Vertiefung angepasst.At least one of the two snorkel tubes can have a groove-shaped depression on a tube surface section facing the head of a float, wherein the first end section of a fastening element can be positioned rail-like in the depression. The recess of a tube surface section is to be understood as the formation of a groove without the material of the tube surface section having a recess. Such a depression may for example be introduced like a stamp in the snorkel tube. Preferably, the recess has a depth such that the first end portion of a fastener is flush with the remaining pipe surface portions, i. the tube surface portions, which have no groove-shaped depression completes. The material thickness or material thickness of the first end portion of the fastening element is therefore preferably adapted to the depth of the groove-shaped recess.

Eine schienenartige Positionierung des ersten Endabschnitts des Befestigungselements in der nutenförmigen Vertiefung ist derart zu verstehen, dass der erste Endabschnitt in Richtung des Mundstücksystems bzw. in Richtung des entgegengesetzten Rohrendes verschiebbar ist.A rail-like positioning of the first end portion of the fastener in the groove-shaped recess is to be understood such that the first end portion in the direction of the mouthpiece system and in the direction of the opposite end of the tube is displaceable.

Der erste Abschnitt eines Befestigungselements kann mehrere Ausnehmungen, insbesondere mehrere Löcher aufweisen, wobei der erste Endabschnitt in der Vertiefung durch ein, in mindestens eines der Ausnehmungen einführbares Befestigungsmittel befestigt oder befestigbar ist.The first portion of a fastener may have a plurality of recesses, in particular a plurality of holes, wherein the first end portion in the recess by a, in at least one of the recesses insertable fastener is fastened or fastened.

Des Weiteren ist es denkbar, dass auch in der nutenförmigen Vertiefung mehrere Ausnehmungen, insbesondere mehrere Löcher, ausgebildet sind, so dass ein Befestigungsmittel sowohl durch ein Loch eines Endabschnitts des Befestigungselements als auch durch ein Loch der Vertiefung eingeführt werden kann. In einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist es denkbar, dass die Vertiefung mehrere Befestigungselemente, beispielsweise in Form von Druckknöpfen oder Stiften aufweist, so dass der erste Endabschnitt eines Befestigungselements auf diese Druckknöpfe oder Stifte klemmend aufgesetzt werden kann. Die Druccknöpfe können auch als nietenartige Elemente bezeichnet werden, die in der nutenförmigen Vertiefung ausgebildet sind.Furthermore, it is conceivable that a plurality of recesses, in particular a plurality of holes, are also formed in the groove-shaped recess, so that a fastening means can be introduced both through a hole of an end section of the fastening element and through a hole of the recess. In a Another embodiment of the invention, it is conceivable that the recess has a plurality of fastening elements, for example in the form of push buttons or pins, so that the first end portion of a fastener can be placed clampingly on these push buttons or pins. The print buttons may also be referred to as rivet-like elements formed in the groove-shaped recess.

Das Rastsystem des Kopfbefestigungssystems kann einen Drehknopf und/oder einen Ratschenhebel umfassen. Mit Hilfe des Drehknopfes können die zweiten Endabschnitte der beiden länglichen Befestigungselemente zueinander positioniert werden. Derartige Drehknöpfe sind bereits aus anderen Befestigungssystemen bekannt, so dass das Kopfbefestigungssystem einfach handhabbar ist. Ratschenhebel sind beispielsweise von Snowboard-Bindungen bekannt. Auch eine derartige Ausbildung ist mit einer einfachen Handhabbarkeit des Kopfbefestigungssystems verbunden.The latching system of the head mounting system may include a knob and / or a ratchet lever. With the aid of the rotary knob, the second end portions of the two elongated fastening elements can be positioned relative to each other. Such knobs are already known from other fastening systems, so that the head mounting system is easy to handle. Ratchet levers are known, for example, from snowboard bindings. Such a design is associated with a simple handling of the head mounting system.

Auf der dem Kopf eines Schwimmers zugewandten Seite des Kopfbefestigungssystems kann im Bereich des Rastsystems eine Kopfauflageplatte ausgebildet sein. Eine derartige Kopfauflageplatte verbessert den Tragekomfort. Außerdem verhindert es beispielsweise, dass Haare in das Rastsystem gelangen können. Mit Hilfe einer Kopfauflageplatte werden die Befestigungskräfte verteilt, so dass die Befestigungskräfte nicht nur auf einen einzigen Punkt wirken. Die Kopfauflageplatte kann beispielsweise gewölbt ausgebildet sein und aus weichem Kunststoffmaterial gebildet sein, so dass der Tragekomfort verbessert wird.On the head of a float facing side of the head mounting system may be formed in the region of the locking system, a head rest plate. Such a headrest plate improves comfort. In addition, it prevents, for example, that hair can get into the locking system. With the help of a head rest plate, the fastening forces are distributed, so that the fastening forces do not only act on a single point. The headrest plate may for example be curved and formed of soft plastic material, so that the wearing comfort is improved.

Im Benutzungszustand der Atemhilfe, d.h. bei einem Zustand, bei dem das Kopfbefestigungssystem auf den Kopf des Schwimmers wirkt, ist der Drehkopf und/oder der Ratschenhebel in Relation zu einer Zahnauflageplatte eines Mundstücks auf einer Linie befindlich, die in einem Winkel von 30° - 60°, insbesondere von 40° - 50°, insbesondere von 45°, zur Zahnauflageplatte angeordnet ist. Diese Linie ist bei einer Seitenansicht auf den Kopf des Schwimmers zu erkennen. Die Zahnauflageplatte dient als erste Bezugslinie, wohingegen die gedachte Linie von der Zahnauflageplatte zum Mittelpunkt des Drehknopfes bzw. zum Mittelpunkt des Ratschenhebels die zweite Bezugslinie darstellt. Der Mittelpunkt des Ratschenhebels kann beispielsweise durch die Drehache des Ratschenhebels, vorzusweise senkrecht, verlaufen.In the condition of use of the respiratory aid, ie in a state in which the head attachment system acts on the head of the float, the turret and / or the ratchet lever is in line with a dental rest plate of a mouthpiece at an angle of 30 ° -60 ° °, in particular of 40 ° - 50 °, in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate. This line can be seen in a side view of the head of the swimmer. The tooth pad serves as the first reference line, whereas the imaginary line from the pad plate to the center of the knob and to the center of the ratchet lever is the second reference line. The center of the ratchet lever, for example, by the turning of the ratchet lever, vorzusweise perpendicular run.

Es wird ein optimaler Winkel eingestellt, bei dem trotz Befestigung der Atemhilfe am Kopf keine für den Schwimmer unangenehmen Zugkräfte am Gaumen und/oder am Zahnfleisch entstehen. Die Ergonomie der erfindungsgemäßen Atemhilfe ist im Vergleich zu bekannten Systemen aus dem Stand der Technik um ein Vielfaches verbessert.It is set an optimal angle at which despite attachment of the respiratory aid on the head no unpleasant pulling forces on the palate and / or on the gums arise for the swimmer. The ergonomics of the respiratory aid according to the invention is improved compared to known systems of the prior art by a multiple.

Außerdem ist es möglich, dass die Schnorchelrohre einen D-förmigen Querschnitt aufweisen. Ein derart ausgebildeter Querschnitt ist besonders hinsichtlich des Wasserwiderstandes minimiert. Vorzugsweise sind die Schnorchelrohre parallel über die Wangen des Schwimmers verlaufend angeordnet.In addition, it is possible that the snorkel tubes have a D-shaped cross-section. Such a trained cross section is minimized especially in terms of water resistance. Preferably, the snorkel tubes are arranged to extend parallel over the cheeks of the float.

Ein weiterer nicht beanspruchter Aspekt der Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Anlegen einer Atemhilfe für Schwimmer, insbesondere einer zuvor beschriebenen erfindungsgemäßen Atemhilfe. Das Verfahren umfasst die Schritte:

  • Einführen eines Mundstücks in den Mund des Schwimmers,
  • Verschwenken von mindestens einem Schnorchelrohr,
  • Befestigen der Atemhilfe am Kopf des Schwimmers mittels eines Kopfbefestigungssystems.
Another unclaimed aspect of the invention relates to a method for applying a respiratory aid for swimmers, in particular a respiratory aid according to the invention described above. The method comprises the steps:
  • Inserting a mouthpiece into the mouth of the swimmer,
  • Pivoting at least one snorkel tube,
  • Attach the respiratory aid to the head of the float using a head attachment system.

Mindestens ein Schnorchelrohr wird derart verschwenkt, dass ein Drehknopf und/oder ein Ratschenhebel des Kopfbefestigungssystems in Relation zu einer Zahnauflageplatte des Mundstücks auf einer Linie befindlich ist, die in einem Winkel von 30° - 60°, insbesondere von 40° - 50°, insbesondere von 45°, zur Zahnauflageplatte angeordnet ist. In diesem Zusammenhang gelten die gleichen Erklärungen und Vorteile, wie diese bereits mit der erfindungsgemäßen Atemhilfe genannt sind.At least one snorkel tube is pivoted such that a knob and / or a ratchet lever of the head mounting system is in line with a tooth pad of the mouthpiece at an angle of 30 ° -60 °, especially 40 ° -50 °, in particular of 45 °, is arranged to the tooth support plate. In this context, the same explanations and advantages apply, as they are already mentioned with the respiratory aid according to the invention.

Das Befestigen des Kopfbefestigungssystems kann durch Drehen eines/des Drehknopfes oder durch Betätigen eines/des Ratschenhebels erfolgen.The fastening of the head mounting system can be done by turning a knob or by operating a ratchet lever.

Da in einem ersten Schritt lediglich das Mundstück in den Mund des Schwimmers eingeführt wird, kann in komfortabler Art und Weise in einem darauffolgenden Schritt die Positionierung des Schnorchelrohres bzw. der Schnorchelrohre erfolgen. Die Positionierung ist möglich, da die Schnorchelrohrenden im Systemgehäuse des Mundstückes drehbeweglich gelagert sind. Erst nachdem eine ideale Positionierung der Schnorchelrohre stattgefunden hat, erfolgt das Befestigen der Atemhilfe am Kopf bzw. Hinterkopf des Schwimmers. Die Positionierung des Mundstückes im Mund des Schwimmers ändert sich während des Verschwenkens der Schnorchelrohre bzw. während des Befestigens der Atemhilfe nicht.Since in a first step only the mouthpiece is inserted into the mouth of the swimmer, the positioning of the snorkel tube or the snorkel tubes can be carried out in a comfortable manner in a subsequent step. The positioning is possible because the snorkel tube ends are rotatably mounted in the system housing of the mouthpiece. Only after an ideal positioning of the snorkel tubes has taken place, the fastening of the Respiratory aid on the head or back of the swimmer. The positioning of the mouthpiece in the mouth of the swimmer does not change during the pivoting of the snorkel tubes or during the attachment of the respiratory aid.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung in Verbindung mit diesen Zeichnungen.The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with these drawings.

Darin zeigen:

Fig. 2a:
ein Mundstücksystem und Bauteile dieses Mundstücksystems;
Fig. 5:
eine erfindungsgemäße Atemhilfe;
Fig. 6a - 6c:
einzelne Schritte des Verfahrens zum Anlegen bzw. Befestigen einer Atemhilfe für Schwimmer
Show:
Fig. 2a:
a mouthpiece system and components of this mouthpiece system;
Fig. 5:
a respiratory aid according to the invention;
6a - 6c:
single steps of the procedure for attaching or attaching a breathing aid for swimmers

Im Folgenden werden für gleiche und gleich wirkende Teile gleiche Bezugszeichen verwendet.In the following, the same reference numerals are used for the same and like acting parts.

In Fig. 2a ist ein Mundstücksystem 20 dargestellt. Dieses Mundstücksystem 20 umfasst ein Mundstück 21, ein Systemgehäuse 22, ein Ausatemventil 23 und eine Luftauslassöffnung 24, wobei die Luftauslassöffnung mit einem Diffusorfortsatz 25, der eine Diffusorplatte 26 umfasst, abgedeckt ist und die Diffusorplatte 26 eine Vielzahl von Öffnungen 27 aufweist.In Fig. 2a a mouthpiece system 20 is shown. This mouthpiece system 20 comprises a mouthpiece 21, a system housing 22, an exhalation valve 23 and an air outlet opening 24, wherein the air outlet opening is covered with a diffuser extension 25 comprising a diffuser plate 26 and the diffuser plate 26 has a plurality of openings 27.

In Fig. 5 wird eine Atemhilfe 60 für Schwimmer dargestellt, wobei die Atemhilfe 60 zwei Schnorchelrohre 40, ein Mundstücksystem 20 und ein Kopfbefestigungssystem 61 umfasst. Das Kopfbefestigungssystem 61 weist zwei längliche Befestigungselemente 62 auf, die jeweils einen ersten Endabschnitt 63 und einen zweiten Endabschnitt 64 aufweisen, wobei an jedem Schnorchelrohr 40 jeweils der erste Endabschnitt 63 eines Befestigungselementes 62 befestigt oder befestigbar ist, wobei die Position der zweiten Endabschnitte 64 der beiden Befestigungselemente 62 zueinander durch ein Rastsystem einstellbar ist.In Fig. 5 For example, a breathing aid 60 for swimmers is illustrated wherein the breathing aid 60 includes two snorkel tubes 40, a mouthpiece system 20, and a head attachment system 61. The head mounting system 61 includes two elongate fasteners 62, each having a first end portion 63 and a second end portion 64, with each snorkel tube 40 having the first end portion 63 of a fastener 62 attached or secured thereto, the position of the second end portions 64 of the two Fastening elements 62 to each other by a locking system is adjustable.

Bei dem Rastsystem kann es sich um ein System handeln, welches aus zahnstangenartigen und zahnradartigen Elementen besteht, wobei die zahnstangenartigen Elemente im Zusammenhang mit den Befestigungselementen 62 ausgebildet sind und zueinander beweglich angeordnet sind. Insbesondere sind in den zweiten Endabschnitten 64 zahnstangenartige Abschnitte ausgebildet.The locking system may be a system consisting of rack-like and gear-like elements, wherein the rack-like elements are formed in connection with the fastening elements 62 and are arranged to be movable relative to one another. In particular, 64 rack-like portions are formed in the second end portions.

Die Schnorchelrohre 40 sind in dem Systemgehäuse 22 des Mundstücksystems 20 drehbeweglich gelagert. Beide Schnorchelrohre weisen auf Rohrflächenabschnitten 65, die dem Kopf eines Schwimmers zugewandt sind, eine nutenförmige Vertiefung 66 auf, wobei der jeweils erste Endabschnitt 63 in der Vertiefung 66 schienenartig positionierbar ist. Mit anderen Worten kann der erste Endabschnitt 63 in Richtung zum Mundstücksystem 20 oder in Richtung zum Ventilsystem 10 schienenartig verschoben werden.The snorkel tubes 40 are rotatably mounted in the system housing 22 of the mouthpiece system 20. Both snorkel tubes have a groove-shaped depression 66 on tube surface sections 65 which face the head of a float, wherein the respective first end section 63 can be positioned in the depression 66 in the manner of a rail. In other words, the first end portion 63 may be slid toward the mouthpiece system 20 or towards the valve system 10.

Der erste Endabschnitt 63 des Befestigungselementes 62 weist mehrere Ausnehmungen 67 in Form von Löchern auf, wobei der dargestellte erste Endabschnitt 63 in der Vertiefung 66 durch ein in eines der Ausnehmungen 67 einführbares Befestigungsmittel 68 befestigt ist. Das Befestigungsmittel 68 kann als nietenartiges Befestigungselement ausgebildet sein, welches in der Vertiefung 66 fixiert ist. Auch eine separate Ausbildung des Befestigungsmittels losgelöst von der Vertiefung 66 ist denkbar, wobei in einem derartigen Fall die Vertiefung 66 ebenfalls eine Ausnehmung aufweisen muss, so dass der erste Endabschnitt 63 in der Vertiefung 66 befestigt werden kann. Das nicht näher dargestellte Rastsystem weist in Fig. 5 einen Drehknopf 69 auf. Außerdem ist auf der dem Kopf eines Schwimmers zugewandten Seite des Kopfbefestigungssystems 61 im Bereich des Rastsystems, insbesondere im Bereich des Drehknopfes 69 eine Kopfauflageplatte 80 ausgebildet. Die Kopfauflageplatte 80 ist gewölbt ausgebildet. Mit Hilfe einer derartigen Kopfauflageplatte 80 werden Druckkräfte auf den Kopf flächenartig verteilt. Außerdem wird dadurch verhindert, dass bspw. Haare um den Drehknopf 69 gewickelt werden können.The first end portion 63 of the fastener 62 has a plurality of recesses 67 in the form of holes, wherein the illustrated first end portion 63 is secured in the recess 66 by a in one of the recesses 67 insertable fastener 68. The fastening means 68 may be formed as a rivet-like fastening element, which is fixed in the recess 66. Also, a separate embodiment of the fastener detached from the recess 66 is conceivable, in which case the recess 66 must also have a recess, so that the first end portion 63 can be secured in the recess 66. The not shown in detail locking system points in Fig. 5 a knob 69 on. In addition, on the head of a float facing side of the head mounting system 61 in the region of the locking system, in particular in the region of the knob 69, a head rest plate 80 is formed. The headrest plate 80 is curved. With the help of such a head rest plate 80 compressive forces are distributed to the head area. In addition, this prevents that, for example, hair can be wound around the knob 69.

In den Fig. 6a - 6c werden die einzelnen Verfahrensschritte eines Verfahrens zum Anlegen einer Atemhilfe 60 dargestellt. Wie in Fig. 6a dargestellt ist, wird zunächst ein Mundstück 21 eines Mundstücksystems 20 in den Mund des Schwimmers eingeführt. Das Mundstück 21 umfasst dabei üblicherweise eine Zahnauflageplatte 82 bzw. eine Beissschiene, so dass das Mundstück 21 im Mund fixierbar ist.In the Fig. 6a - 6c the individual method steps of a method for creating a breathing aid 60 are shown. As in Fig. 6a is shown, a mouthpiece 21 of a mouthpiece system 20 is first inserted into the mouth of the float. The mouthpiece 21 usually comprises a tooth support plate 82 or a bite rail, so that the mouthpiece 21 can be fixed in the mouth.

Es erfolgt anschließend ein Verschwenken der zwei Schnorchelrohre 40. Das Verschwenken der Schnorchelrohre 40 erfolgt in einem Bogen, wie dies in Fig. 6b dargestellt ist. Demnach werden die Schnorchelrohre von vorne nach hinten geschwenkt. Das Verschwenken der Schnorchelrohre 40 erfolgt, während das Mundstück 21 weiterhin im Mund des Schwimmers bleibt.There is then a pivoting of the two snorkel tubes 40. The pivoting of the snorkel tubes 40 takes place in an arc, as in Fig. 6b is shown. Accordingly, the snorkel tubes are pivoted from front to back. The pivoting of the snorkel tubes 40 takes place while the mouthpiece 21 remains in the mouth of the swimmer.

Nach dem vollständigen Verschwenken der zwei Schnorchelrohre 40 wird die Atemhilfe 60 am Kopf 81 des Schwimmers mittels eines Kopfbefestigungssystems 61 befestigt. Im dargestellten Beispiel erfolgt die Befestigung des Kopfbefestigungssystems 61 durch Drehen eines Drehknopfes 69.After complete pivoting of the two snorkel tubes 40, the breathing aid 60 is attached to the head 81 of the float by means of a head mounting system 61. In the example shown, the attachment of the head mounting system 61 by turning a knob 69.

Die Schnorchelrohre 40 werden derart verschwenkt, dass der Drehknopf 69, insbesondere der Mittelpunkt des Drehknopfes 69, in Relation zu der Zahnauflageplatte 82 auf einer Linie befindlich ist, die in einem Winkel Ω von 40° - 50° zur horizontal liegenden Zahnauflageplatte 82 angeordnet ist.The snorkel tubes 40 are pivoted such that the rotary knob 69, in particular the center of the rotary knob 69, in relation to the Zahnauflageplatte 82 is located on a line which is disposed at an angle Ω of 40 ° - 50 ° to the horizontally disposed tooth support plate 82.

Durch die Kombination eines Mundstücksystems 20 mit darin drehbar gelagerten Schnorchelrohren 40 und dem Kopfbefestigungssystem 61 kann ein für den Schwimmer optimaler Winkel bezüglich des Drehknopfes 69 bzw. eines Ratschenhebels eingestellt werden, bei dem trotz festen Fixierens der Atemhilfe 60 am Kopf 81 eines Schwimmers keine unangenehmen Zugkräfte am Gaumen und/oder am Zahnfleisch entstehen. Bei einem Ratschenhebel würde die Linie beispielsweise durch die Drehachse des Ratschenhebels verlaufen.By combining a mouthpiece system 20 with snorkel tubes 40 rotatably mounted therein and the head mounting system 61, an optimal angle for the swimmer with respect to the knob 69 or a ratchet lever can be adjusted, in spite of fixed fixation of the breathing aid 60 on the head 81 of a float no unpleasant tensile forces on the palate and / or the gums arise. For example, in a ratchet lever, the line would pass through the axis of rotation of the ratchet lever.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Ventilgehäusevalve housing
1010
Ventilsystemvalve system
1818
Strebenartiges ElementStrut-like element
2020
MundstücksystemMouthpiece System
2121
Mundstückmouthpiece
2222
Systemgehäusesystem Cabinets
2626
Diffusorplattediffuser plate
4040
Schnorchelrohrsnorkel tube
4242
Markierungmark
6060
Atemhilferespiratory
6161
KopfbefestigungssystemHead mounting system
6262
Längliches BefestigungselementElongated fastening element
6363
Erster EndabschnittFirst end section
6464
Zweiter EndabschnittSecond end section
6565
RohrflächenabschnittPipe surface section
6666
Vertiefungdeepening
6767
Ausnehmungrecess
6868
Befestigungsmittelfastener
6969
Drehknopfknob
8080
KopfauflageplatteHead support plate
8181
Kopfhead
8282
ZahnauflageplatteDental support plate
9191
erster Abschnittfirst section
9292
zweiter Abschnittsecond part
ΩΩ
Winkel Position DrehknopfAngle position knob
LE1LE1
lineare Längserstreckung erster Abschnittlinear longitudinal extension first section
LE2LE2
lineare Längserstreckung zweiter Abschnittlinear longitudinal extension second section
r1r1
Biegungsradius erster AbschnittBending radius first section
r2r2
Biegungsradius zweiter AbschnittBending radius second section

Claims (7)

  1. A breathing aid (60) for swimmers, comprising at least two snorkeling tubes (40), a mouthpiece system (20) and a head attachment system (61),
    characterized in that
    the head attachment system (61) has two elongated fastening elements (62) each having a first end portion (63) and a second end portion (64), wherein at each snorkeling tube (40), in each case the first end portion (63) of a fastening element (62) is fastened, and the position of the second end portions (64) being mutually adjustable by a latching system.
  2. The breathing aid (60) according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the snorkeling tubes (40) are mounted to be rotatable in a system housing (22) of the mouthpiece system (20).
  3. The breathing aid (60) according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that
    a snorkeling tube (40) has a groove-shaped depression (66) on a tube area section (65) facing the head of a swimmer, with the first end portion (63) of a fastening element (62) being positionable in the depression (66) in a rail-like manner.
  4. The breathing aid (60) according to claim 3,
    characterized in that
    the first end portion (63) of a fastening element (62) has a plurality of recesses (67), in particular a plurality of holes, and the first end portion (63) is fastened or can be fastened in the depression (66) by a fastening means (68) that can be introduced into at least one of the recesses (67).
  5. The breathing aid (60) according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that
    the latching system comprises a turning knob (69) and/or a ratchet lever.
  6. The breathing aid (60) according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterized in that
    on the side of the head attachment system (61) facing the head of a swimmer, a head contact plate (80) is formed in the area of the latching system.
  7. The breathing aid (60) according to any one of claims 5 to 6,
    characterized in that
    in the breathing aid's (60) state of use, the turning knob (69) and/or the ratchet lever is/are situated in relation to a dental support plate (82) of a mouthpiece (21) on a line arranged at an angle (Ω) of 30° - 60°, in particular of 40° - 50°, in particular of 45° to the dental support plate (82).
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