DEVICE ENABLING PERSONS, INCLUDING HANDICAPPED PERSONS TO PRACTISE ROLLER SKATING, SKATEBOARDING, ICE SKATING, SKIING, HORSE-RIDING AND SWIMMING, WITHOUT FALLING OR SINKING

摘要

The invention concerns a device enabling able-bodied or handicapped persons to learn to practise roller skating, skateboarding, ice skating, skiing on snow or artificial track. The invention is characterized in that it comprises supports (1) or (27) consisting of posts (5) or (29) supporting the cross members (2) or (28) beneath which are maintained rails (11) and (34) whereon can move freely rolling wheeled carriages (20) or (54) whereto are attached the straps (35) or (53) secured to the harnesses (40) or (52), obstacles (42) or (43) arranged or provided beneath the rails (11) or (34), seats (44) provided each with two hollow pockets (44) with inclined base enabling the persons to put on their skates and fix their strap (35) (53) to the harness (40) or (52), signalling strips (51) arranged on the floor serving to guide visually impaired or blind persons, a device (46) including a sensor (47) triggering a sound signal (49) whereof the tone is different depending on the type of the obstacle (42) or (43), carriages (54) with inclined side panels (55) and (56) retaining the straps (53) secured to the fastening points (41) of the harnesses (52).