Abstract:
A gymnastics springboard with adjustable elasticity comprises a flexible board larger than the officially approved boards, but incorporating a zone of different colour with statutory dimensions, said board comprising a curved section (1) at the rear and a flat section (2) at the front, with its rear edge hinged by a hinge (4) to a frame (3) and its font edge linked to the said frame by means of springs (5, 5'), and also a carriage (A) sliding longitudinally under the flat portion of the said board supporting the springs (13, 13') on which the board presses when jumped on, and allowing the elasticity of the said board to be adjusted by modifying the spring position. It is intended for use in sports halls or on sports grounds, and can be used both for training and for competition purposes.
Abstract:
A dynamically adjustable gymnastics beam characterized in that its legs slide on rollers (4) which can be dynamically adjusted by using a key (13) guided by a set of sliding sections (14 and 15) which counterbalance the coils of a spring (10). Said legs support the shock-absorbing body of the beam which incorporates strips of flexible material in order to diminish shocks and thereby improve sporting results and reduce traumatisms to the body.
Abstract:
A sunken pit device for catching trainee gymnasts performing acrobatic exercises on gymnastics apparatuses placed above or on the edge of the pit, is described. The upper portion of the device consists of a close-meshed and knot-free net (1) stretched over the floor and held by elastic cords (2) and stage screws (3) embedded in a bevelled concrete quoin (4). A flexible foam (7) is placed directly on top of the net above the central portion of the pit while the peripheral portion is covered with a harder foam (8). The whole is covered with a flexible fireproof fabric (11) which is pulled taut and pinned down around the edge of the pit by a male section (12) engaging a female section (10).
Abstract:
Gallows for rings, intended to be used in sport gymnastics, characterized in that the cross beam (1) is more flexible than in all models presently used. The cross beam is hinged to the uprights of the gallows (2) by means of a silentblock (10) or rubber piece. Said gallows are also characterized by the connection of the rings (6) to the cross beam (1) by means of a rigid rod (4) made of composite material or other rigid material, said rigid rod being connected at its top point by a self-locking trunnion (5) provided with a universal joint and fixed to the rings by a short link of textile material, the buttom part of the uprights of the gallows being connected by a cable (8).