METHOD FOR ADJUSTMENT OF SHOCK-ABSORBING PROPERTIES OF GYMNASTIC BRIDGE Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: sports equipment. SUBSTANCE: method allows for adjustment of shock-absorbing properties of both the flexible members attaching the platform and its surface layer. Rigidity of surface layer 4 and flexible members 5 is adjusted from the least to highest value, and at each level of rigidity objective measurements are taken by measuring the height of jump in the process of doing exercises in preparing the bridge for operation. The surface layer may be covered with a pneumatic rug, and rigidity is adjusted by adjustment of gas pressure in it in the range (0,3-1,0)10⁵ Pа. EFFECT: wider range of applications; less traumatism. 3 cl, 1 dwg