Floating structure

Abstract

The invention relates to a floating structure comprising pontoons (P) that are interconnected so as to form at least one closed floating frame of any geometrical shape, which is fixed to means for stabilising and anchoring in relation to a body of water, the at least one frame (n) being secured to a sealed pocket ( 1 ) to be filled with water in order to allow the movement of at least one person, said pocket ( 1 ) being fixed to a filtering system ( 2 ). The walls of the pocket ( 1 ) are provided with flexible thread-like elements ( 6 ) that have elastic means ( 7 ) for coupling both to a framework ( 8 ) that has been secured to the at least one frame and is designed to be submerged in the body of water, and also to a part of the underneath face of the pontoons (P).

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . Floating structure comprising pontoons (P) that are interconnected so as to form at least one closed floating frame of any geometrical shape, and fixed to means for stabilising and anchoring in relation to a body of water, the at least one frame (s) being secured to a sealed pocket ( 1 ) intended to be filled with water in order to allow the movement of at least one person, said pocket ( 1 ) being fixed to a filtering system ( 2 ), characterised in that the walls of the pocket ( 1 ) are provided with flexible thread-like elements ( 6 ) that have elastic means ( 7 ) for coupling both to a framework ( 8 ) that has been secured to the at least one frame or frames and is designed to be submerged in the body of water, and also to a part of the underneath face of the pontoons (P). 
     
     
         2 . Structure according to  claim 1 , characterised in that the thread-like elements ( 6 ) are cables. 
     
     
         3 . Structure according to  claim 1 , characterised in that the elastic means ( 7 ) for coupling are springs, wherein the ends have removable fastening elements ( 9 ), on the one hand, to the thread-like elements ( 6 ), and on the other hand, to the framework ( 8 ) and to the underneath face of the pontoons (P). 
     
     
         4 . Structure according to  claim 1 , characterised in that the support framework ( 8 ) of the pocket ( 1 ) is mounted with capacity for movement in height in relation to the pontoons (P) of the frame (s) in order to occupy an out-of-water position and a submerged position. 
     
     
         5 . Structure according to  claim 4 , characterised in that the support framework ( 8 ) comprises a plurality of posts ( 8   a ), wherein the one of the ends thereof that is designed to be submerged, is coupled to bars ( 8   b ) delimiting a closed perimeter corresponding to that resulting from the inner edges of the frame (s). 
     
     
         6 . Structure according to  claim 5 , characterised in that the posts ( 8   b ) are freely engaged with capacity for movement in height, within the pontoons (P). 
     
     
         7 . Structure according to  claim 5 , characterised in that each post ( 8   b ) is connected at the base thereof, at the connection thereof to the bar ( 8   b ) to the outer edges of the frame(s), by means of a flexible cable ( 10 ), so as to form a triangulation. 
     
     
         8 . Structure according to  claim 5 , characterised in that the ends of the posts ( 8   b ) viewed opposite the submerged ends thereof, have footings ( 8   c ) for supporting and fastening the framework. 
     
     
         9 . Structure according to  claim 1 , characterised in that the pontoons (P) consist of caissons ( 3 ), wherein the inner edges have a profile for anchoring and locking the external perimeter of the pocket ( 1 ). 
     
     
         10 . Structure according to  claim 1 , characterised in that the pocket ( 1 ) receives an independent cable ( 12 ), on the face thereof. 
     
     
         11 . Structure according to  claim 9 , characterised in that the caissons ( 3 ) are attached to, or integrated with, solar panels, and have a water circulation circuit that is in communication with the water within the pocket ( 1 ). 
     
     
         12 . Structure according to  claim 1 , characterised in that the metallic bars ( 11 ) are integrated into the bottom of the pocket ( 1 ). 
     
     
         13 . Structure according to  claim 12 , characterised in that the metallic bars ( 11 ) are attached to the support framework ( 8 ).