CH708530A2 - Exerciser. - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a training device (1) with a foot securing device (4) for securing the feet of a person exercising on the training device (1) and having a seat (2) for the exercising person, the seat (2) and the foot securing device (4 ) are displaceable relative to each other and wherein in both sliding directions a force transmitter (3) is effective, which generates a counteracting force acting in the sliding sliding force counterforce. It is characteristic of the training device (1) according to the invention that the foot safety device (4) has two securing elements (5, 6) oriented transversely to the lying direction of the exercising person, which are movable relative to one another such that the distance between the securing elements (5, 6) is changeable. The inventive training device is characterized by its simple construction and ease of use.

Description

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The invention relates to a training device with a foot safety for securing the feet of a person exercising on the training device and with a seat for the exercising person, the seat and the fuselage are linearly displaceable relative to each other and wherein in both sliding directions a force transducer is effective which generates a counter-force acting against the sliding force acting in sliding direction.

A generic training device of the type mentioned is already known from DE 2,944,599 A1. The prior art exercise apparatus is for exercise training of a person exercising and correction exercises for the back muscles in cases of Rückengratsverkrümmungen for loosening exercises for the muscles of the shoulder and upper arm and back in cases of age-related stiffening and exercises to strengthen or gentle correction not only the arm - And leg muscles, but also the shoulder, back, lumbar and abdominal muscles even in frail and ill. The previously known training device has a reclining seat, which is linearly displaceable between two end positions. In order for the exercising person, who is lying on the reclining seat in a lying position to relieve the spine, to be supported on the training apparatus during the training movements, the feet of the exercising person are fastened to holding elements. The reclining seat is slidably guided against a braking device that is effective in both directions of movement. The exercising person may either rest his feet on the support members to move away therefrom, or he may draw himself to the support members with feet attached to the support members, in the first case the extensor muscles and in the second case the flexor muscles. The holding elements of the previously known training device which serve as a foot securing device are designed as shoe-like foot holding devices, on each of which one foot of the exercising person can be secured by means of several straps. However, opening and closing the straps and attaching the exercising person to the exerciser requires another assistant. However, the dependence of the person secured on the training device on an assistant is often perceived by a trainee as unpleasant.

There is therefore the particular task of creating a training device of the type mentioned, which is characterized by a simple construction and ease of use.

The inventive solution to this problem is in the training device of the type mentioned in particular that the safety device has two transverse to the lying direction of the person training trained security elements that are movable relative to each other so that the distance between the security elements is changeable.

The inventive exercise device has a seat for the exercising person. The exerciser also has a foot rest to secure the feet of the person exercising on the exerciser. The seat and the fuselage are relative to each other displaced. In order for the exercising person to be able to train both his stretched muscles and his flexor muscles, a force transmitter which is effective in both sliding directions is provided, which generates a counterforce acting counter to the sliding force effective in the sliding direction and applied by the exercising person. So that the exercising person can train their flexor muscles and also apply the pushing force acting against the opposing force by shortening the legs, a foot restraint is provided which has two securing elements oriented transversely to the lying direction of the exercising person, which securing elements are movable relative to one another such that the distance between these security elements is changeable. By inserting the legs and in particular the lower leg between the securing elements and by appropriately shortening the distance between the securing elements, the legs of the person in the region of the tibia are held securely and firmly; however, since the person can still move his legs between the security elements, the person is not given too much of the disturbing impression of helplessness.

An embodiment according to the invention provides that the foot safety against the counterforce generated by the force generator is displaced. It is advantageous for the person to be trained, if the seat is held stationary, so that the exercising person can train against the opposing force of the force transmitter.

A particularly simple embodiment according to the invention provides that the seat and the fuseholder are linearly displaceable relative to each other.

A preferred embodiment according to the invention provides that the seat is displaceable against the counterforce generated by the force generator. In such a further embodiment, it is expedient if the foot lock is held stationary. If the safety catch is held stationary and the seat guided in a linearly displaceable manner against the opposing force generated by the force transmitter, the exercising person can apply high pushing forces against the opposing force of the force transmitter.

Depending on whether either the seat or the anti-foot lock is displaceable against the opposing force generated by the force generator, it is advantageous if the seat or the Fusssicherung is held stationary.

In order to limit the sliding path for the person to be trained, provides a preferred embodiment according to the invention, that the seat or the Fusssicherung is guided linearly displaceable between two end positions.

So that the feet of the exercising person can be held comfortably and painlessly on the training device according to the invention, it is advantageous if the securing elements are designed as cushioned casters in particular.

Thus, the exercising person can support their flexor muscles well during exercise and move against the opposing force of the force transmitter in one of the Fusssicherung facing sliding direction, a foot plate is provided, which is arranged so far ahead of the securing elements, that between the fuse elements secured legs of the exercising person can be supported with the feet on the foot plate.

So that the training device according to the invention can be well adapted to the body sizes of different persons, a preferred embodiment according to the invention provides that the foot plate has a curved or curved longitudinal side contour.

In order to shorten the distance between the fuse elements and to be able to loosely clamp the legs of a person exercising between the securing elements, it is advantageous if at least one securing element is pivotally mounted and held in the respective pivot position fixable.

Advantageous embodiments according to the invention can provide that the securing elements of the Fusssicherung are manually or by means of at least one Axialverstellelementes or by means of at least one drive motor relative to each other adjustable. If the securing elements of the foot lock can be adjusted manually relative to one another, the expenditure in design and production is kept comparatively small. Embodiments in which the safety elements of the safety device can be adjusted relative to one another by means of at least one axial displacement element or at least one drive motor are comparatively easy to handle.

In this case, an advantageous embodiment according to the invention provides that the securing elements of the Fusssicherung are adjustable from a mutually approximate securing position against a restoring force in a standby spaced apart standby position. In this embodiment, the securing elements are held by the restoring force in the securing at least one foot of the user securing position. In order to insert the feet in the Fusssicherung or to be able to free from the Fusssicherung again, the security elements need only adjusted from this approximate securing position against the restoring force in the opposite spaced standby position and the Fusssicherung be opened.

A particularly stable and advantageous embodiment according to the invention provides that at least one tension spring element and preferably a gas spring is provided as the restoring force.

A particularly simple and easily operated by untrained or weakened persons embodiment according to the invention provides that at least one drive motor is provided by means of which at least one pivotally mounted securing element is adjustable.

In order to implement the rotational movement of such a drive motor in a pivoting movement of at least one of the securing elements, it is advantageous if the drive motor is in driving connection with the pivotally mounted securing element via a preferably axially attached to the rotary or pivot axis of the securing element angle drive.

So that the exercising person can operate the training device according to the invention without any further auxiliary person, it is advantageous if, for pivoting the securing element, a crank drive operable from the reclining seat is provided, which crank drive is drivingly connected to the securing element via an adjusting threaded rod.

In order for the distance selected between the securing elements to be held securely and firmly despite the forces acting on the safety catch, it is advantageous if the adjusting threaded rod has a self-locking adjusting thread.

In order to adapt the inventive training device to the different leg lengths of different people, it is advantageous if at least the Fusssicherung facing away from the end position of the seat is adjustable and fixable.

So that only the extension and the flexor muscles of the exercising person can be trained, without the body of the person being otherwise charged, it is advantageous if the seat is designed as a reclining seat.

In this case, an embodiment is preferred in which the seat has a seat and a backrest, wherein the inclination angle of the backrest relative to the seat surface is adjustable and fixable.

In order for the pushing force exerted by the user to be counteracted in each case by a corresponding counterforce required for training, it is advantageous if the force transmitter is formed by at least one double-acting hydraulic cylinder.

Further features according to the invention will become apparent from the claims in conjunction with the drawings and the description of the figures. The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment.

It shows:

Fig. 1: a training device shown in a perspective view, which is intended for training the flexor and extensor muscles of a person exercising, and that has a reclining seat, which is guided linearly displaceable between two end positions, one in both sliding directions more effective Force transmitter is provided and wherein the feet of the user are fixed during training in a safety foot,

2 shows the training device of FIG. 1 shown in a partially cutaway side view in an end position of the reclining seat remote from the foot securing, FIG.

3 shows the training device of FIGS. 1 and 2 in an end position of the reclining seat approximating the foot securing, FIG.

FIG. 4 shows the training device from FIGS. 1 to 3 in the sliding end position shown in FIG. 3, wherein the securing elements of the foot lock are shown in an approximated securing position, FIG.

5 shows a training device comparable to FIGS. 1 to 4 and also shown here in a side view, in which the securing elements of the foot lock can be pivoted relative to one another from an approximated securing position against the restoring force of a gas spring into the standby position shown here;

6: the training device of FIG. 5 in the securing position of the approximated securing elements of its foot securing, FIG.

FIG. 7: a training device comparable to the training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 6, in which the securing elements of the foot securing device can be pivoted relative to each other by means of a drive motor, the securing elements being in their standby position spaced apart from one another, and

FIG. 8 shows the training device from FIG. 7 in the approximated securing position of the securing elements of its foot securing device.

1 to 8, a training device 1 is shown in various embodiments, which is intended for training a person exercising and training the flexor and extensor muscles of the exercising person. The training device 1 has a seat 2 for the exercising person. The seat 2 is guided linearly displaceable between two end positions. In order for the exercising person to be able to train both his stretched and flexor muscles, a force transmitter 3 which is effective in both sliding directions of the seat is effective, which generates a counterforce acting counter to the sliding force effective in the sliding direction. So that the exercising person can train their flexor muscles and move the seat 2 against the opposing force of the force transmitter 3 by shortening the legs, a foot guard 4 is provided which has two securing elements 5, 6 oriented transversely to the lying direction of the exercising person, which securing elements 5, 6 are movable relative to each other so that the distance between the securing elements 5, 6 is variable. By inserting the legs and in particular the lower leg between the securing elements 5, 6 and by corresponding shortening of the distance between the securing elements 5, 6, the legs of the person in the region of the tibia are held securely and firmly; However, since the person can still move the legs between the securing elements 5, 6 transversely to the longitudinal direction of the legs, the person is not given too much of the disturbing impression of helplessness.

The securing elements 5, 6 of the foot lock 4 are designed here as a particular padded casters. Before the securing elements 5, 6 of the foot lock 4, a foot plate 7 is provided. The footplate 7 is arranged at a distance in front of the securing elements 5, 6 such that the legs of the exercising person secured between the securing elements 5, 6 can be supported with the feet on the footplate 7. The foot plate 7 has a curved or curved longitudinal side contour that adapts well to the position and length of the feet of this person when supporting the exercising person.

In order to be able to adapt the training device 1 shown here to the body mass of different people well and to be able to compensate for the respective leg length of the exercising persons, at least the Fusssicherung facing away from and shown in Fig. 2 end position of the seat 2 is adjustable and fixable.

From a comparison of Figs. 1 to 8 it is clear that the securing elements 5, 6 of the foot lock 4 can be adjusted relative to each other manually or by means of at least one Axialverstellelement or by means of at least one drive motor to adjust the securing elements 5, 6 relative to each other to be able to be mounted adjustable each about a pivot or pivot axis. In the embodiments of the training device 1 shown here, however, only one pivot element 5 is preferably pivotally mounted on the foot plate 7, while the other securing element 6 is held there immovable. In this case, in the training device shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 for pivoting the securing element 5, a crank drive 8 is provided which can be operated from the seat 2. This crank drive 8 is connected via an adjusting threaded rod 9 with the securing element 5 in drive connection. To the selected relative position between the securing elements 5, 6 in spite of the forces exerted on the foot lock 4 forces

4 and to be able to comply with the pivoting position of the securing element 5, the adjusting threaded rod 9 has a self-locking adjusting thread.

In the training device shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the securing elements 5, 6 of the safety device 4 are pivoted relative to each other from an approximated securing position against the restoring force of at least one tension spring element in the standby position shown here. At the pivotally mounted securing element 5 acts on the spring tension element, which is designed here as a gas pressure spring 15. While the force exerted by the gas spring 15 restoring force holds at least one foot of the user during the securing position in the Fusssicherung 4, the Fusssicherung 4 can be spread and opened against the restoring force of the gas spring 15 such that the feet removed from the Fusssicherung 4 or in the Fusssicherung 4 can be used.

In Figs. 5 and 6 is clearly visible that at least one of the securing elements 5, 6 of the safety device 4 and preferably the pivotable, here upper securing element on the pivot arm 21 about an eccentric axis of rotation 20 is rotatably and fixedly held. By turning the securing element 5 on the pivot arm 21, the distance required for holding the feet of the securing elements 5, 6 even more fine tune and adjust so that this distance is adapted, for example, to the different height of the feet of different people.

In order to facilitate inexperienced or even weakened users the handling of the Fusssicherung 4, in the training device 1 shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pivotally mounted securing element 5 by means of a drive motor 16 between the ready position shown in FIG Fig. 8 illustrated securing position adjustable. This drive motor 16 may be formed for example as an electric drive motor. It is advantageous if the drive motor 16 is connected to the pivotally mounted securing element 5 via a preferably axially mounted to the rotary or pivot axis of the securing element 5 angle drive in drive connection.

The seat 2 is formed here as a reclining seat and has a seat 10 and a backrest 1 1. In this case, the angle of inclination of the backrest 1 1 relative to the seat 10 is adjustable and fixable.

So that the force transmitter of the force exerted by the user pushing force can oppose in each case a corresponding counterforce in both sliding directions, the force generator is formed here by at least one double-acting hydraulic cylinder.

In the embodiments of the training device 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, a support arm 12 is preferably held pivotably on the upper edge region of the foot plate 7, on which a screen 13 is arranged. On the screen 13, the person located on the reclining seat 2 can read the current training data. On the support arm 12, a handle 14 is provided in the region of the screen 13, which handle 14 of the exercising person should facilitate the dismounting of the reclining seat 2 after training.

The training device 1 shown here in various embodiments allows a functional and reactive training of the lower limb and a dynamic alternation between tension and relaxation of the muscles of the exercising person. Since the feet of the exercising person are held in the fuselage 4, the person is a repulsion and thus stretching and pulling and thus bending the lower limb possible. This enables concentric / concentric training movements. Since the backrest 1 1, for example, in an area of 10 ° to 40 ° tilt angle is adjustable and fixable, different starting positions for the exercising muscles can be created and also the hip angle during exercise is changeable. Since the foot plate 7 facing away from Schiebeendstellung of slidably guided on a sliding seat 2 is variable, the training device 1 shown here can also be easily adapted to different body sizes.

By the stretching movements of the training device 1, the thigh muscles, the calf muscles and the gluteal muscles of the exercising person can train. By appropriate Beugebewegungen on the training device 1 training of the ischio-crural muscles, the lower leg muscles, the hip flexor and the abdominal muscles is possible.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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1 training device

2 seat

3 force transmitter

4 foot safety

5 fuse element

6 fuse element

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Claims (1)

7 foot plate 8 crank drive 9 adjusting threaded rod 10 seats 1 1 backrest 12 support arm 13 screen 14 handle 15 gas spring 16 drive motor 20 axis of rotation 21 swivel arm claims 1. Training device (1) with a foot safety (4) for securing the feet of a person training on the training device (1) and with a seat (2) for the exercising person, the seat (2) and the fuselage (4) relative and in both sliding directions a force transmitter (3) is effective, which generates a counteracting force acting in the pushing sliding force counterforce, characterized in that the safety device (4) two transverse to the lying direction of the exercising person oriented securing elements (5, 6 ), which are movable relative to each other so that the distance between the securing elements (5, 6) is variable. 2. Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat (2) and the foot safety (4) are linearly displaceable relative to each other. 3. Training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the foot safety (4) is displaceable against the counterforce generated by the force transmitter (3). 4. Training device according to claim 1 to 3, characterized in that the seat (2) against the force generator (3) generated opposing force is displaceable. 5. Training device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the seat (2) or the foot safety (4) is held stationary. 6. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the seat (2) or the Fusssicherung (4) is linearly displaceable between two end positions. 7. Training device according to claim one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the securing elements (5, 6) are designed as particular padded casters. 8. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one securing element (5) pivotally mounted and held fixed in the respective pivot position. 9. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that at least one of the securing elements (5, 6) of the foot lock (4) is held rotatably and fixable about an off-center axis of rotation. 10. Training device according to claim 9, characterized in that at least the upper, pivotable securing element (5) on a pivot arm (21) about an eccentric axis of rotation (20) is rotatably and fixedly held. 1 1. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the securing elements (5, 6) of the foot lock (4) are manually or by means of an Axialverstellelementes or a drive motor (16) relative to each other adjustable. 12. Training device according to claim 1 1, characterized in that the securing elements (5, 6) of the foot lock (4) are adjustable from a mutually approximate securing position against a restoring force in a standby spaced apart standby position. 13. Training device according to claim 12, characterized in that at least one tension spring element and preferably a gas pressure spring (15) is provided as the restoring force. 14. Training device according to one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that at least one pivotally mounted securing element (5) by means of at least one drive motor (16) is adjustable. 15. Training device according to claim 14, characterized in that the drive motor (15) is connected to the pivotally mounted securing element via a preferably axially mounted to the rotary or pivot axis of the securing element angle drive in drive connection. 16. Training device according to claim 15, characterized in that for pivoting the securing element (5) from the seat (2) from operable crank drive (8) is provided, which crank drive (8) via an adjusting threaded rod (9) with the securing element (5). is in drive connection. 17. Training device according to claim 16, characterized in that the adjusting threaded rod (9) has a self-locking adjusting thread. 18. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that a foot plate (7) is provided, which is arranged in such a distance in front of the securing elements (5, 6) that between the securing elements (5, 6) secured legs the exercising person with the feet on the foot plate (7) can be supported. 19. Training device according to claim 18, characterized in that the foot plate (7) has a curved or curved longitudinal side contour. 20. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that at least the foot rest (4) facing away from the end position of the seat (2) is adjustable and fixable. 21. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the seat (2) is designed as a reclining seat. 22. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the seat (2) has a seat surface (10) and a backrest (1 1), and that the inclination angle of the backrest (1 1) relative to the seat surface (10). adjustable and fixable. 23. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the force transmitter (3) is formed by at least one double-acting hydraulic cylinder. 7