Floor pad for vaulting exercises

Abstract

The present invention concerns a floor pad of the type used while performing gymnastic exercises on a large floor area, for example 12 times 12 metres, where the floor pad covers this area. The floor pad is made up of at least one air-filled element and preferably of a plurality of air-filled elements, where the air-filled elements are fixed to each other by fixing means, e.g. by overlapping flanges with Velcro bands. By such a solution is i.a. achieved the advantage that a floor pad may readily and effortlessly be taken apart and emptied of air after use and then be folded and placed in boxes or packages. Another advantage of the floor pad according to the invention is that the space requirements are reduced by about 86% compared with prior art solutions. A further advantage is that the weight of the individual elements is not so great either.

1 . A floor pad of the type used while performing gymnastic exercises on a large floor area, for example 12 times 12 metres, where the floor pad covers this area, wherein the floor pad is made up of at least one air-filled element and preferably of a plurality of air-filled elements, where the air-filled elements are fixed to each other by fixing means, e.g. by overlapping flanges with Velcro bands. 
   
   
       2 . Floor pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the floor pad is made up of square sections. 
   
   
       3 . Floor pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the floor pad is made up of rectangular sections. 
   
   
       4 . Floor pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the floor pad has adjustable hardness, where the hardness is adjusted by regulating the air pressure in the floor pad. 
   
   
       5 . Floor pad according to  claim 1 , wherein air is continuously supplied to the floor pad. 
   
   
       6 . Floor pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the floor pad is filled with air, and that the air pressure is regulated prior to using the floor pad. 
   
   
       7 . Floor pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the floor pad consists of a plurality of joined elements which together from a larger floor pad, where the individual elements are coupled together with connecting elements so that air may be supplied to the entire floor pad via a single or via a plurality of air supply points. 
   
   
       8 . Floor pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the floor pad is covered by an top mat, e.g. a felt mat or a foam mat.