IT202000031013A1 - MODULAR GYMNASTIC EQUIPMENT - Google Patents

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE PATENT FOR THE INVENTION WITH TITLE: Modular gymnastic equipment

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Field of application

The present invention patent relates to modular gymnastic equipment, which can be used comfortably at home, for the recovery or development of proprioception.

State of art

"Proprioceptivity" is a term used to describe the sensory inputs that originate, during centrally guided movements, from particular structures: the "proprioceptors". Their main function is to provide feedback information on the body's own movements , in other words to signal, instant by instant, which are the movements that the organism itself is carrying out.In this sense, the proprioceptors are nerve endings that send information to the nervous system; the stimuli are perceived by particular receptors placed in the muscles, in the tendons and joint capsules.These terminations generate nerve impulses which are transmitted to the spinal cord and from here they can remain in the spinal cord itself, for the determination of spinal reflexes, or reach other areas of the spinal cord or brain, for the determination of functions specifications The proprioceptors have an important function in the control of the contraction of skeletal muscles and through the latter ? perform most of the physical functions of the body. The ?proprioception? therefore represents the capacity? to perceive and recognize the position of one's body in space and the state of contraction of one's muscles, even without the support of sight. The capacity? proprioceptive ? a particular sensitivity, thanks to which the organism has the perception of itself? in relation to the outside world. In fact, it is not only sight, hearing or touch that informs how the body is positioned in reality, but the sensitivity? proprioceptive that allows you to feel the movement of an arm or a leg even when the eyes are closed and allows the body to move better.

After a trauma (joint sprains, for example) or when you experience a particular psychological condition, you can? lose this sensitivity: the communication network between the central nervous system and muscles goes haywire; the answers are no longer adequate. Do they exist for? exercises that manage to restore or develop proprioception, to give the body increasingly better performance. efficient. These exercises consist of a series of movements / stretches aimed at improving posture and balance of the body, and must be guided, at least in the initial phase, by trained instructors, especially for beginners and untrained people. The tools / machinery currently used are specific for the exercise of particular areas of! body, which is why the gymnast ? forced, in the vast majority of cases, to attend structures / gyms, with consequent loss of time and money , gymnastics, swimming.

Climbing or fencing) and its derivatives. Some examples are given below:

? Chinese Invention Patent No.CN109550132,

(Title: ?Device for proprioceptive training and relative method of use in the field of neurological rehabilitation?); a device is disclosed in which the user moves the limbs to the target position area under the sense of proprioception; when the limbs enter the target position area the controller controls the opening of the feedback terminal and the training ? subject to feedback from at least one of the senses of hearing, vision, and touch. The training device ? suitable for different instructors and pu? be used for the recovery of patients in the field of medical rehabilitation.

? European Invention Patent No. EP3355999,

(Title: ?Telescopic belt with multifunctional support, suitable for use for fitness and to improve proprioceptive abilities"), which describes a training kit for improving physical condition based on a flexible and non-elastic telescopic belt, said belt being constituted by an elongated ribbon-shaped section which assumes a U-shaped profile, when it extends downwards from two end sections, at an adjustable height, using suitable fastening means. a rigid flat support is inserted and integrated using pairs of fixing means with which the perfect horizontality of the flat rigid support is adjusted.The user exercises the effort component and the proprioceptive component correlated to a particular movement, making use of a vast range of instability values of an oscillating apparatus, including destabilizing means, such as suspended weights, in a position mmetrical or asymmetrical with respect to the center of the support.

? US Invention Patent No. US2016175637,

(Title: ?Item of footwear for proprioceptive training"), in which the shoe is connected, by means of suitable tie rods, to an articulated band placed on the knee, thus increasing, during the physical exercise of forced walking, the proprioception of the foot versus leg.

How already? said the devices described in the documents cited above are able to stimulate only specific parts of the body (legs, feet and arms in particular), not being equipped with the characteristics of versatility? and modularity? of which ? provided with the equipment object of the present invention. In the field of modular exercise equipment, numerous patents / utility models have actually been filed, relating in particular to the IPC A63B 17/04 classifications (Apparatus for physical exercise combining different separable parts, such as ladders, poles, slides) and A63B21/00 (Apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles and joints of the body by working against an opposing force, with or without measuring devices), but none of these? specific for the stimulation of the proprioceptors or does it have technical-constructive characteristics similar to the equipment that will be used? shortly to describe. By way of example, the US invention patent n.US2015190672 is cited,

(Title: ?Stability and strength training device?); this device consists of a sphere that can? Can be used integrally as a medicine ball or rolling device, or separated into two hemispherical elements and used for various exercises including push-ups, standing balance, agility training and more. and strength development. The two elements of the hemisphere can be easily and securely locked together with a U-shaped locking mechanism which, when actuated, ? congruent with the surface of the sphere to create a medicine ball configuration. This device, while being constituted as in the? object that will go? shortly to describe by two semi-structures (hemispheres) that can be used together or individually, ? rather complex to use, and not ? equipped with the necessary accessories to be able to perform a series of exercises more? complex, especially for proprioception,

Finally, in the gaming/entertainment sector, the Japanese invention patent no. JPH11300057,

(Title: ?Combination game?), which describes a game that can be assembled in various forms by combining a plurality? of parts between them, said part? being able to be stacked on top of each other. Are the parties made up of a plurality? of boxes, each of which has a regular polygonal top plate and a plurality of of side plates, each of which extends downwards from either side of the top plate, and between these boxes can a structure in the form of a ladder, slide or plank can be inserted, in order to adapt the game to the preferences of the children. Structure ? by itself simple in construction and assembly and, according to what the Applicant claims, improves the user's proprioception, however, being intended exclusively for children's play, it is not? able to support the weight certainly more? consistent with an adult, due to the standard interlocking type used, and is it? furthermore completely unsuitable for carrying out balance exercises, not being equipped with the accessory elements of which it is required. provided l?gymnastic equipment that you will go? shortly to describe.

List of documents cited in the state of the art:

* CN109550132;

? EP3355999;

? US2016175637;

? US2015190672;

? JPH11300057

Summary

The present found ? aimed at overcoming the drawbacks described in the state of the art, creating a modular and multifunctional exercise tool, preferably in wood, modular by levels and adaptable by joints. The tool? easy to assemble and disassemble, takes up little space, ? compact and robust and pu? be used for activities sports and rehabilitation, covering a new modality? of learning balance and a greater understanding of one's motor limits, with a consequent increase in physical and mental performance. Using this multifunctional device you can? indeed:

? Strengthen the balance;

? Improving proprioception;

? Do back, arm, shoulder and finger stretches;

? Ultimately, knowing your own vertebral lengthening range signals this as a premonition of a possible motor deficit.

The tractions-oppositions in tendon-muscle leverage (passive-active) are the strength and peculiarity of the of the method applied to the tools.

All of that? ? realizable using said multifunctional gymnastic tool, which consists, in the main embodiment, of two specular semi-structures substantially parallelepiped-shaped, joined together in order to form a compact structure, equipped with a suitable platform for resting on the ground and which allows the user to carry out, once he has climbed onto said compact structure, bends suitable for being able to carry out back stretching exercises; between the support platform and the two semi-structures there are several rises, suitable for adapting the stretching exercise according to the ability? of? the user, that to carry out the exercise must? in fact, bend your back until you touch the gaps between the platform and the overlying structure (in this sense, those who have the ability to stretch more will insert more risers). The two semi-structures, like all the other modular elements forming an integral part of the equipment described, are fixed together with a particular interlocking coupling system, which does not require the use of screws and/or bolts. Between the two semi-structures pu? a spacer can be inserted, in order to carry out particular exercises which require a certain separation between said semi-structures.

The gymnastic equipment further includes one or more? balance beams, used in combination with the main structure or individually. The combinations of said balance beams (coupled to form a single beam or arranged parallel to each other), supported on the ground by suitable bases, favor an easy and rapid learning of coordination and balance; the ergonomic handles help in vertebral lengthening exercises and in the acquisition of the squat and the locking sockets themselves can be used as traction sockets; the single beam can? It can also be fixed to a wall, for the purpose of fully extending the body in natural weight, with the feet suspended from the ground, for example to carry out preparatory exercises for climbing. In order to avoid slipping, the beam is equipped with an upper protective sheath in completely natural material, which also guarantees an excellent cushioning effect, both when resting while seated and lying down.

The various risers used in combination with the main body can be used individually or in combination (two or more risers together) to train fingers and arms; the ergonomic sockets of which ? equipped with each riser, in fact, they favor precise and functional control of the lifting exercise, unlike the classic ?dumbbells? from the gym, not very adaptable and not suitable for functional tendon-muscle training. L? user can? obtain a considerable advantage in training the forearm, exercising strength and resistance in the grip of the individual fingers, with the possible further addition of weights in the shape of discs, inserted in the openings present between the various risers and firmly blocked in them thanks to appropriate magnets present on the surface of the rises themselves.

In a construction variant of the gymnastic equipment object of the present invention, the two semi-structures which constitute its main body are of reduced dimensions and are provided with a single interlocking joint; using them in combination with a suitable stick? It is possible to create equipment that allows you to perform multiple exercises in absolute safety and stability, as well as making it possible, for example, to lift up on one leg, which helps in acquiring the "maximum squat". of this constructive variant, there is a cube with a golden section shape, oscillating and particularly suitable for multiple balance combinations.

This exercise equipment has all the necessary requirements for the quantification of the climate footprint ?Carbon FootPrint - CFP? (literally: ?carbon footprint?), or a parameter of sustainability? environment that is used to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions caused by a product (but also a service, an organization, an event or an individual), generally expressed in tons of CO2 equivalent, along the entire life cycle of the product itself, from raw material extraction to final disposal. In this regard, all the elements of the equipment can be made with wood from the Triveneto Alps, which is available in considerable quantities. following the numerous killings caused by the calamity? natural of October 2018.

Lastly, since sporting practice is subject to continuous manipulation in close contact with the equipment, the surface part is treated with natural oils, or rather bio-compatible products.

Description of the drawings

Fig.1 shows an exploded perspective of the main embodiment of the device object of the present invention, formed by the two semi-structures which constitute its main body, with lid, footboard and risers;

Fig.2 shows a perspective view of the device of Fig. 1 once assembled;

Fig. 3 shows a perspective of the device with the insertion of the spacer between the two semi-structures which constitute its main body;

Fig.4a shows an exploded view of the balance beams, which are part of the gymnastic equipment, with their respective supports and with the detail relating to the non-slip sheath covering the upper surface of the rods highlighted;

? Fig.4b shows the same balance beams of Fig.4a, assembled in such a way as to form a single beam;

Fig.4c shows the balance beams arranged in parallel, so as to be able to perform other types of gymnastic exercises;

Fig.5a and 5b respectively show the exploded and assembled views of the application of a balance beam to a wall;

Fig.6a shows a constructive variant of the device object of the present patent, in which the two semi-structures which constitute its main body are of reduced dimensions and interlocking with a single dovetail joint; there is also a rod / stick, which is combined with said device, and a semi-structure with a golden section, used for particular balance gymnastic exercises; ? Fig.6b shows the detail of the two semi-structures of Fig.6a, once joined;

? Fig. 6c, 6d and 6e show three different configurations of use of the constructive variant of Fig.6a and 6b;

? Fig.7a and 7b respectively show an exploded view and an assembled view of two of the three risers, forming part of the device object of the present invention, with the insertion of a disc-shaped weight between said risers, in order to be able to perform exercises of arm and finger muscle strengthening;

? Fig.7c and 7d respectively show an assembled view and an exploded view of the three risers, forming part of the device object of the present invention, with the insertion of two disc-shaped weights between said risers, in order to be able to perform strengthening exercises muscle fingers arms.

Detailed description

Fig.1 shows an exploded view of the gymnastic equipment object of the present invention, the main body of which is ? consisting of two semi-structures (3A) and (5A) having a substantially parallelepiped shape; the two semi-structures, perfectly specular, are joined, in order to form the compact structure represented in Fig.2, by means of two dovetail joints (7A) inserted in the respective seats (15A) present above and below on the internal surface of the two semi-structures (3A) and (5A). In the same Fig.1 ? there is a spacer element (8A) which, as shown in Fig.3, is inserted between the lower or upper seats (15A) of the two semi-structures (3A) and (5A), in order to be able to use the tool for particular exercises exercisers. How can you? observe from Fig.1 and 2, the gymnastic equipment? equipped at the top with two semi-structures (6A) and (4A) which, once the equipment (Fig.2) has been assembled, form its cover; the two semi-structures (3A) and (5A) are further equipped, externally, with suitable ergonomic sockets (14A).

The gym equipment? equipped with a platform, also made up of two perfectly specular elements (1A), each of said elements having protuberances (12A) on the upper surface which fit into the respective seats (13A) present on the lower surface of the riser (2A) . How can you? observe in Fig.1 the risers (2A), made up of two specular parts, are three in all, and are fitted one above the other by inserting the protuberances (12A) of each riser into the respective seats (13A) of the riser which it is above it; these risers are used in combination with the semi-structures (3A) and (5A) in order to adapt the equipment (1 ) to the different heights of the user.

The platform (1A) and the risers (2A) are further fixed together using special pins (9A) which are passed through the aligned holes (9A?) present both on the platform and on the risers.

Figs.4a and 4b show the balance beams (2B) and (3B), forming part of the gymnastic equipment, which can be used by combining them with the semi-structures (3A) and (5A) and with risers (2A), with the platform (1A) or alone, as shown in these figures; how can you? observe the beam (3B) ? equipped at one end? of a male stop joint (6B), which must be inserted in the corresponding cavity? of the support base (1B), and at the other end? a male dovetail joint (5B); this joint can? be inserted into the corresponding female dovetail joint (4B) present on one? of the other balance beam (2B), so as to form, as visible in Fig.4b, a single balance beam, supported by three support bases (1B) positioned at the ends and in the center (at the point of connection between the beams (2B) and (3B)) of the entire structure. Alternatively, as illustrated in Fig.4c, the two beams (2B) and (3B) can be arranged in parallel, with the support bases (1B) positioned at the ends of each of the two beams, in order to allow their use for other types of exercises. In a further application, the balance beam (2B) (or the beam (3B)) is fixed to a wall of the room / gymnasium by connecting its triangular supports (2C), in whose recesses the stop joints (4C) present are inserted at the ends? of the beam (2B), to suitable brackets (1C), said brackets (1C) being rigidly connected to the wall; the resulting configuration, visible in Figs. 5a and 5b, allows the user to perform the classic exercises on the barre for strengthening the arms. The balance beams (2B) and (3B) are equipped on the top with a non-slip rubber sheath (7B), suitable for guaranteeing the safe execution of the exercise.

Fig.6a shows the exploded perspective of a second embodiment of the gymnastic equipment object of the present invention patent; in this version the two mirrored semi-structures (1D) which make up the main body, still parallelepiped in shape but smaller than the main embodiment, have a vertical groove (6D) inside which the joint is inserted dovetail (2D), in order to form a single structure so? as illustrated in Fig.6b. The equipment is completed by a stick (3D) and a cube with a golden section shape (4D), oscillating and particularly suitable for multiple combinations of balances. The semi-structures (1D) are further provided with two suitable holes (5D), one horizontal and the other inclined, in order to be able to obtain the combination illustrated in Fig.6c, in which a semi-structure (1D) is positioned on the ground along the face more extended, the other is instead positioned vertically, and the stick (3D) is inserted through the upper inclined hole (5D) of a semi-structure (1D) positioned vertically, and rested on the groove (6D) of the other semi- structure positioned horizontally; the result ? that the stick (3D) can? act as an inclined balance beam, to be able to perform certain gymnastic exercises; one of the extremities? of the stick (3D) ? equipped with an O-ring (3D?), in order to prevent it from coming out once inserted in the holes (5D) of the semi-structures (1D). In a different combination the rod (3D) is passed through the aligned horizontal holes (5D) of the semi-structures (1D), so as to obtain the configuration illustrated in Fig.6d. In a further combination, illustrated in Fig.6e, the stick (3D) is inserted through the inclined holes (5D) of the two semi-structures (1D), arranged in such a way that the! slanted hole (5D) of one semi-structure is at the bottom, while that of the other semi-structure is at the top; what? doing so the stick results to be inclined (and firmly blocked on the upper inclined hole by the O-ring (3D?)), with a configuration similar to the one described in Fig.6c. The length of the stick (3D), referred to the inclination of the inclined holes (5D), determines the perfect execution of the balance exercises.

Two of the raisers (2A) can be used for finger and arm training. as shown in Fig.7a (exploded) and 7b (assembled). The two risers are joined together by inserting the protuberances (12A) of the lower riser into the respective seats (13A) present in the upper riser; in?the opening cos? created between the two ridges (2A), a disc-shaped weight (10A) is then inserted, said disc being stably locked thanks to magnets (11A) present on the ridges (2A). The ergonomic grip (14A) on each of the risers (2A) allows you to easily grip the tool, which can be assembled, as visible in Fig.7c (assembled) and 7d (exploded), from all three risers (2A), with the insertion of two disc-shaped weights (10A).

Claims (13)

PATENT CLAIMS FOR INVENTION WITH TITLE: Modular gym equipment 1) Modular gymnastic equipment, used in particular for exercises to improve proprioception, characterized by the fact that it includes the following elements: - Two semi-structures (3A) and (5A), which in the compact version are joined together by means of two dovetail rods (7A) inserted in the respective seats (15A) mirrored on the upper and lower parts of the two semi-structures (3A) and (5A); - One or more? risers (2A), which can be connected to the base of the semi-structures (3A) and (5A); ? A support plate (1A), which can be connected directly to the base of the semi-structures (3A) and (5A) or to the base of one of the risers (2A); ? One or more? balance beams (2B), (3B), with ground support bases (1B), usable individually or in combination with the two semi-structures (3A) and (5A); ? A lid formed by two elements (4A) and (6A). 2) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claim 1, characterized by the fact that between the two semi-structures (3A) and (5A) ? Is there a spacer (8A), the ends of which? they are inserted in the upper or lower seats (15A) of the semi-structures (3A) and (5A). 3) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claim 1, characterized by the fact that each rise (2A) ? equipped with recesses (13A) and protrusions (12A), such that the upper protrusions of a given protrusion fit into the lower recesses of the protrusion placed above them, ensuring a secure locking between the protrusions and the semi-structures (3A) and (5A). 4) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claims 1 and 3, characterized in that the recesses (13A) of the lower riser (2A) fit into the upper protrusions (12A) of the base plate (1A), able to guarantee a large support surface for the entire semi-structure (3A) or (5A). 5) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, characterized in that the semi-structures (3A) and (5A), the risers (2A) and the base plate (1A) are stabilized, preventing the reciprocal sliding of the various elements, inserting a pin (9A) in the special holes (9A?) present in the semi-structures (3A) and (5A), in the risers (2A) and in the support plate (1A), called holes (9A?) resulting, once the entire structure is assembled, perfectly aligned with each other. 6) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claim 1, characterized in that the balance beams (2B) and (3B) are joined together by means of a male dovetail joint (5B), present on one? of the beam (3B), and a female dovetail joint (4B) on one? of the other beam (2B), in order to form a single balance beam resting on base supports (1B). 7) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claim 1, characterized in that the balance beams (2B) and (3B) are arranged parallel next to each other, on base supports (1B). 8) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claims 1, 6 and 7, characterized in that the upper surface of the balance beams (2B) and (3B) is covered with a protective sheath (7B), made of a natural non-slip material and having the purpose of preventing the user from slipping while carrying out the balance exercises by placing the shoes or the bare feet directly on said beams (2B) and (3B). 9) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claims 1 and 8, characterized in that the beams (2B) or (3B) are fixed to the wall of a room / gymnasium by connecting the triangular supports (2C), in the recesses of which the joints are inserted a stage (4C) present at the ends? of the beam (2B), to suitable brackets (1C), said brackets (1C) being rigidly connected to the wall itself. 10) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claims 1 and 3, characterized by the fact that between two or more? the risers (2A), connected one above the other through the recesses (13A) and the protuberances (12A), disc-shaped weights (10A) are inserted, stably secured to the risers by means of magnets (11A) present on the risers themselves, in order to use said risers (2A) via the ergonomic grips (14A) for weight lifting exercises. 11) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claim 1, characterized by the fact that in a constructive variation the main body? consisting of two specular semi-structures (1D), still parallelepiped in shape but smaller than the main embodiment, called semi-structures (1D) having a vertical groove (6D) inside which a joint is inserted dovetail (2D), in order to form a single structure. 12) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claim 10, characterized in that the two semi-structures (1D) are combined together with the aid of a stick (3D), inserted through the inclined and horizontal holes (5D) present in the semi-structures (1D), in order to be able to use the equipment to perform various balance exercises. 13) Modular gymnastic equipment, as per Claim 10, characterized in that it comprises a cube with a golden section shape (4D), oscillating and particularly suitable for multiple combinations of balances.