Demonstration device for flying sport devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a demonstration device for powerless flying devices and, in particular, flying sport devices such as jumping skis ( 9 ) or parasails and for bird-human costumes ( 20, 23 ). The inventive device has the following features: a suspending device ( 11 ) for the individual(s), which holds the individual(s) in a position that would be assumed during an actual flight using the respective flying device, and; a support ( 30, 31, 32 ) that is connected to the suspending device in such a manner that the trajectory of the individual(s) located in the suspending device is essentially determined by the movement of the support and not by the flying device connected to the individual(s).

1 . A demonstration device for powerless flying devices and in particular flying sports devices, such as e.g. jumping skis or parasails and for bird-human costumes, having the following characteristics: 
 a suspending device for the individual(s), which the individual(s) holds in a position, which he would assume during actual flight with the respective flying device,    a stand, connected to the suspending device such that the trajectory of the individual(s) held in the suspending device is determined substantially by the movement of the stand and by the flying device attached to the individual(s).    
   
   
       2 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 1 , characterised in that the stand is designed such that it allows an upwards movement of the individual(s) on the ground, a horizontal movement with optionally an overriding vertical movement, after which the individual(s) is set down on the ground without separation between suspending device and stand.  
   
   
       3 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 1  or  2 , characterised in that the stand is a crane.  
   
   
       4 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 3 , characterised in that the crane additionally executes a rotary motion.  
   
   
       5 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  4 , characterised in that the suspending device is designed such that it allows a tilting motion of the individuals about their longitudinal and/or transverse axis.  
   
   
       6 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  5 , characterised in that a control mechanism is provided for the stand, which allows execution of the individual movements of the suspending device as reaction to movements of each individual(s).  
   
   
       7 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  6 , characterised in that the suspending device is an approximately cylindrical part, designed such that it firmly encloses the upper body of an individual and allows movement of the individual from the hips down, and has a control mechanism with which the incline of the cylindrical part can be adjusted relative to the stand.  
   
   
       8 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 7 , characterised in that the cylindrical part has openings for the arms and head.  
   
   
       9 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 7  or  8 , characterised in that a support, at the free end of which an eyelet is provided for fastening to the stand, is attached to the cylindrical part at an angle of approximately 90°.  
   
   
       10 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 9 , characterised in that two profiles holding the support are provided extending in the direction of the transverse axis of the cylindrical part.  
   
   
       11 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 10 , characterised in that the profiles are connected to a rail, in which an adjusting element is guided displaceably, whereof the other end is linked to pivot in the vicinity of the free end of the support.  
   
   
       12 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 7  to  11 , characterised in that the control mechanism has a rope pull.  
   
   
       13 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  12 , characterised in that with use as a ski jump demonstration device a device is provided, which limits the incidence of the jumping ski relative at the horizontal to a specific angle range.  
   
   
       14 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 13 , characterised in that this device has a first rope, attached to both skis in front of the binding, and a second rope, attached to the ski ends.  
   
   
       15 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 14 , characterised in that the length at least of the second rope can be adjusted.  
   
   
       16 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 13  to  15 , characterised in that a device is provided to stabilise the V-position and/or the ski ends.  
   
   
       17 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 16 , characterised in that the device for stabilising the V-position has a threaded rod and the device for stabilising the ski ends has a triangle.  
   
   
       18 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 13  to  17 , characterised in that two ski jumpers are attached to a common sub-stand, which is in turn attached to the actual stand.  
   
   
       19 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  12 , characterised in that when used for bird-human costumes etc. a wing, which can be swivelled about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the suspending device, is attached to the suspending device on both sides in each case, designed in the form of a bird wing, insect wing, aircraft wing etc.  
   
   
       20 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 19 , characterised in that a grip or a loop is attached to each wing, so that the individual in the suspending device can execute a wing beat.  
   
   
       21 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 19  or  20 , characterised in that an elastic element, such as e.g. a rubber rope is attached on each wing, which resets the wing during movement downwards then upwards.  
   
   
       22 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 19  to  21 , characterised in that a stop, such as e.g. a steel rope, limits the wing movement in a downwards direction.  
   
   
       23 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 19  to  22 , characterised in that a mobile tail is provided, which is designed in particular in the form of a bird or insect tail.  
   
   
       24 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 19  to  23 , characterised in that two individuals are accommodated in one “bird-human costume”, each of whom in each case operates one wing.  
   
   
       25 . The demonstration device as claimed in any one of  claims 1  to  24 , characterised in that two or more suspending devices are attached to one stand.  
   
   
       26 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 25 , characterised in that the suspending devices can be moved independently of one another at least in one direction.  
   
   
       27 . The demonstration device as claimed in  claim 26 , characterised in that the suspending devices are arranged on the stand in the form of a mobile on sub-stands.