Swiss Timing Ltd

Christophe Grasso

Frederic Choffat

Camille Mairot

André Zanetta

Fabio Filieri

Lukas Holzer

Frédéric Choffat

A starting block () including a supporting ledge device () for a start of a backstroke race. The supporting ledge device is at least partially integrated into the starting block. The supporting ledge device includes a support ledge () on which at least one foot of a swimmer can be supported before the start of a backstroke race. The support ledge is held from within a base () or a base plate of the starting block by fastening elements (). Two flexible fastening elements in the form of straps are respectively connected to the two ends of the support ledge and to return means within the starting block at ends opposite the fixation to the support ledge.

Starting block or base plate with a supporting ledge device for a start of a backstroke race

A base plate is to be fixed to the ground at the edge of a swimming pool. A starting block can be fixed on the base plate. The base plate includes in an inner cavity, measurement electronics with at least one force or motion sensor or at least one strain gauge, to provide a measurement signal to a processor processing unit of an electronic circuit to determine one or more race parameters to be stored in a memory of the electronic circuit and/or to transmit wirelessly or wired to the base station or a timing station.

Base plate for a swimming starting block, and base plate and starting block set

A support part of a swimming start block. The front support part () is provided for a starting block () of a swimming race, which includes at least one base () to be fixed around a swimming pool, and a platform () which is mounted or fixed on the base (). A foot of a swimmer as well as his hands are supported before the start of a race on the front support part. This front support part is arranged to be mounted interchangeably on a front portion of the platform () of the starting block () and can be an intelligent front support part with motion sensors and light source and race management electronics.

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Bienne, Switzerland

Christophe Grasso