BR102016027140A2 - DOUBLE PENDULAR STRUCTURE SUSPENDED FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISE PRACTICE AND TRAINING PRACTICE - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a double suspended pendulum structure (100) for physical exercise and conditioning and training, comprising an upper structure (200) and a lower structure (300), both interconnected with pivot members. (211, 311) and traction (212, 312) fixed at nodal points (215, 216, 315, 316) so as to form at least two levels pivotal to each other and to a fixed element (ef), forming a double pendulum of moving elements relatively and independently of each other.

Description

(54) Title: DOUBLE PENDULAR STRUCTURE SUSPENDED FOR PRACTICE OF EXERCISES AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND TRAINING (51) Int. Cl .: A63B 21/16; A63B 21/00; A63B 22/16; A63B 7/02; A63G 9/00 (52) CPC: A63B 21 / 16.A63B 21 / 0004.A63B 22/16, A63B 7 / 02.A63G 9/00 (73) Holder (s): UPPERFISIO LTDA ME (72) Inventor (s) ): ÉRICK HENRIQUE ALVES (74) Attorney (s): BHERING ADVOGADOS (PREVIOUS NAME BHERING ASSESSORIA S / C LTDA.) (57) Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspended double pendulum structure (100) for the practice of exercises and physical conditioning and training, comprising an upper structure (200) and a lower structure (300), both interconnected together by means of connection elements (211, 311) and traction (212, 312) fixed at nodal points ( 215, 216, 315, 316), so as to form at least two levels articulated with each other and in relation to a fixed element (EF), forming a double pendulum of moving elements relatively and independently of each other.

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DOUBLE SUSPENDED PENDULAR STRUCTURE FOR PRACTICE OF EXERCISES AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND TRAINING

Field of application [001] The present invention belongs to the field of equipment for physical training and body and motor gymnastics.

Introduction [002] The present invention refers to a suspended structure, notably for the practice of physical exercises and conditioning in addition to training, being said structure with an upper structure and a lower structure, both interconnected with each other through elements of traction fixed at nodal points so as to form at least two levels articulated with each other and in relation to a fixed element, forming a double pendulum.

[003] This structure provides an unstable base of easy construction that allows the execution of exercises and movements related to strength, muscular resistance and body alignment, focusing on specific results such as the development or recovery of balance and proprioception, which is the ability to recognize the spatial location of the body, its position and orientation, the force exerted by the muscles and the position of each part of the body in relation to the others.

State of the art [004] Various state-of-the-art equipment and devices on an unstable basis are known for the practice of physical exercises, localized and specific training and body conditioning.

[005] There are, for example, variations of circus trapezoids suspended by thick ropes for fitness classes in gyms or weight training, therefore directed to muscle toning exercises, without any characteristics that allow the use of this type of equipment for the development or recovery of balance nor

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[006] Another example of equipment of the aforementioned nature is the multifunctional device revealed by the North American patent document number 7,255,666, which describes an equipment equipped with a tubular support structure by which and within which a bar of the suspension is sprung. which hang strips of fabric and handle handles. Although this device makes it possible to practice exercises in an unbalanced position, it still lacks the possibility of sitting or standing on a pending surface and the existence of a support structure for alternating balance. In addition, the solution described by US 7,255,666 does not allow for conditioning work on more than one level, nor the attachment of additional suspension devices.

[007] An interesting solution in terms of balance and multiple articulations is that of the swinging exercise device of the US patent document number US 3,734,494, which has a tubular ground structure and from the upper part of which cables hang, which support, in four points, a platform to support the gymnast. The disadvantages of this device are especially in the movement limitation of the suspended platform, both in the horizontal plane - due to the tubular structure - as well as rotation or pivot around the vertical axis - due to the rigidity of the tubular structure and the minimum number of joints or nodal points.

[008] Similar problems are those faced by users of swimming training equipment such as that revealed by patent documents number CN201115772, US20140057758 and, finally, BR 10 2012 031384.

[009] There is, therefore, space for a suspended structure of the aforementioned nature, notably for a structure capable of combining the practice of different types of exercises and series of exercises in the same easy-to-manufacture and flexible and optimized device, allowing the

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Objectives of the invention [010] One of the objectives of the present invention is, therefore, to provide a suspended double pendulum structure according to the characteristics of claim 1.

[011] Other characteristics and details of the characteristics are represented by the claims dependent on the attached claim table.

Brief description of the figures [012] For a better understanding and visualization of the object of the present invention, it will now be described with reference to the attached figures, representing the technical effect obtained through an exemplary modality not limiting the scope of the present invention, in which :

Figure 1: schematically shows a side view of an upper structure according to the invention;

Figure 2: schematically shows a bottom view of the upper structure of figure 1;

Figure 3: schematically shows a side view of a lower structure according to the invention;

Figure 4: schematically shows a top view of the lower structure of figure 3;

Figure 5: schematically shows a side view of a double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 6: schematically shows a front view of the double pendulum structure of figure 5;

Figure 7: schematically shows a side view of possible relative movements between the pendulums of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

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Figure 8: schematically shows a side view of possible relative movements between the pendulums of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 9: schematically shows a side view of possible relative movements between the pendulums of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 10: schematically shows a side view of possible relative movements between the pendulums of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 11: schematically shows a side view of possible arrangements of traction and connection elements at the nodal points of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 12: schematically shows a side view of possible arrangements of traction and connection elements at the nodal points of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 13: schematically shows a side view of possible arrangements of traction and connection elements at the nodal points of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 14: schematically shows a side view of possible arrangements of traction and connection elements at the nodal points of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

Figure 15: shows a perspective image of a possible configuration of the double pendulum structure according to the invention;

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Figure 16: shows an image of a possible configuration of the double pendulum structure according to the invention, using an acrobatic cloth;

Figure 17: shows an image of a possible configuration of the double pendulum structure according to the invention, using a suspension chair; and

Figure 18: shows an image of a possible configuration of the double pendulum structure according to the invention, using a pair of tension springs.

Detailed description of the invention [013] The present invention will now be described in detail on the basis of the above figures, but not limited to them.

[014] A double suspended pendulum structure (100) according to the invention comprises an upper structure (200) and a lower structure (300).

[015] The upper frame (200) has an upper frame (210), connection elements (211) and tension elements (212). The upper frame (210) is provided with anterior nodal points (215) and posterior nodal points (216), arranged on opposite sides of a horizontal plane (PH) parallel to the larger sides of the upper frame (210).

[016] Traction elements (212) are connected to the nodal points (215, 216) attached to connection elements (211), thus forming a joint at each nodal point (215, 216).

[017] Traction elements (212) depart from the previous nodal points (212) that connect the upper structure (200) to a fixed structure (EF), also by means of connection elements (211) and traction elements (212) , in order to form a first pendulum that has three degrees of freedom of rotation, that is, the upper structure (200) can perform rotation movements around the x, y, z axes and, eventually, translation movements along these axes which, however, are

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[018] The posterior nodal points (215) serve the articulated connection between the upper structure (200) and the lower structure (300).

[019] The lower frame (300) has a lower frame (310), connection elements (311) and tension elements (312). The lower frame (310) is provided with anterior nodal points (315) and, eventually, with posterior nodal points (316), arranged on opposite sides of the larger sides of the lower frame (310).

[020] Traction elements (212) are connected to the nodal points (315, 316) attached to connection elements (311), thus forming a joint at each nodal point (315, 316).

[021] The connection to the upper structure (200), therefore, is made by traction elements (312) and connection elements (311), in order to form a second pendulum that has, as well as the first pendulum described above, three degrees of freedom of rotation, that is, the lower structure (300) can perform rotational movements around the x and y axes, independently of the upper structure (200) or together with it, and around the z axis together with the upper structure (200), once again taking into account that traction relief and / or torsion of the traction elements are possible conditions, but not necessarily desired. [022] The lower structure (300) can also comprise structural elements (317) on which a platform or board (318) is arranged to support the user.

[023] The articulated connection between the upper structure (200) and the lower structure (300) allows users of the double suspended pendulum structure (100) according to the invention to perform original and unprecedented movements and exercises for devices of this nature.

[024] The nodal points (215, 216, 315, 316) can be used in the most varied ways, allowing different variations and combinations of

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[025] In addition, nodal points (215, 216, 315, 316) that are still free after the assembly of the suspended double pendulum structure (100), can serve to connect several other devices, such as springs, ropes, cloths, bars, suspension chairs etc.

Conclusion [026] It will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that modifications can be made to the present invention without thereby departing from the concepts set out in the description above. Such modifications should be considered to be within the scope of the present invention. Consequently, the particular embodiments described in detail above are only illustrative and exemplary and are not limiting as to the scope of the present invention, which must be given the full extent of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.

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Claims (7)

1. Double pendulum structure suspended for the practice of physical exercises and conditioning and training, characterized by comprising an upper structure (200) and a lower structure (300), both interconnected with each other by means of connection elements (211, 311) and traction (212, 312) fixed at nodal points (215, 216, 315, 316), so as to form at least two levels articulated with each other and in relation to a fixed element (EF), forming a double pendulum of elements relatively and independently of each other. Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper structure (200) has an upper frame (210) with anterior nodal points (215) and posterior nodal points (216), arranged on opposite sides of a plane horizontal (PH) parallel to the larger sides of the top frame (210). 3. Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper structure (200) forms a first pendulum that has three degrees of rotation freedom, being able to perform rotation movements around the x, y, z axes and, eventually, movements of translation along these axes. Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower structure (300) has a lower frame (310) with anterior nodal points (315) and, eventually, posterior nodal points (316), arranged on opposite sides the longest sides of the bottom frame (310). 5. Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower structure (300) forms a second pendulum that has three degrees of freedom of rotation, being able to perform rotation movements around the x and y axes, regardless of the upper structure (200) or with it, and around the z axis in conjunction with the upper frame (200) Petition 870160068616, of 11/18/2016, p. 14/22 2/2 6. Structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the lower structure (300) also comprises structural elements (317) on which a platform or board (318) is arranged to support the user. 7. Structure, according to claim 1, characterized in that the nodal points (215, 216, 315, 316) also serve to connect several other devices, such as springs, ropes, cloths, bars, suspension chairs and the like. Petition 870160068616, of 11/18/2016, p. 15/22 1/6 215 215 216 216 216