HOVER PLATFORM Russian patent published in 2008 - IPC B60V1/00 A63B22/16 A63G31/12 

FIELD: transportation.

SUBSTANCE: predominantly unpowered platform, capable to create air cushion under it using air coming out of support internal space through automatic valves features flexible closed shell fixed on upper side of the platform along its perimeter or on the part of its surface. Internal space of the shell communicates with air cushion under platform through holes in platform base or through air ducts. Upper part of platform may be executed as flexible closed shell comprised of one or more stacked torus rings communicating with each other and with space under platform. Upper part of platform may be executed as flexible closed shell similar to hemisphere. Lower part of shell may be fixed along platform perimeter and upper part of shell may be attached to sportsman body using belt. At the same time the shell may feature meridional cut the edges of which may be connected by stickum-fastener. Upper part of platform may made of elastic material in the form of pneumatic mattress while mattress base may be made in the form of pegboard, grid or carrying frame with net.

EFFECT: functionality enhancement and safety improvement of hover platform for active rest and sports.

4 cl, 4 dwg