CZ22672U1 - Sporting aid for run - Google Patents

Description

Sports aid for running

Technical field

The technical solution concerns sports equipment for running in summer and winter, in the form of two multi-purpose poles, one for each hand.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Running is an ideal and highly effective physical activity to improve the endurance condition of a person and reduce excess kilograms. Unlike other physical activities of endurance character, running due to the involvement of a large number of muscle groups is physiologically demanding. Due to the need to amortize the gravitational forces at impact, the musculoskeletal system, especially the supporting joints, is often stressed. The aim of sports doctors and scientists is therefore to eliminate orthopedic risk while maintaining high physiological effectiveness of this physical activity. When searching for a new alternative physical activity, some developmental analogy can be seen in the origin of Nordic Walking, ie fitness walking with sticks. In the relatively massive development of fitness walking practice has shown the need for increased support, greater stability and lightening of the musculoskeletal apparatus in fitness walking with sticks. When Nordic Walking is compared to standard walking, the use of clubs and arms involves partial relief of the lower limbs, which are the ankle, knee and hip. With this activity, however, using standard sticks is not possible to increase its intensity, which is essential for the effective implementation of some training goals.

Running, Nordic Walking, fitness walking and cross-country skiing can be considered as extended and methodically processed physical activities. None of these activities, however, methodically or in terms of equipment meets the specifics of new physical activity, running with sticks, respectively. its summer and winter variant, for which the new sports equipment is intended.

They are mostly endurance movement activities, in which there is a cyclical repetition of individual movement structures, steps. The advantage of running and cross-country skiing is the possibility of achieving a relatively high efficiency of physical activity, both in terms of training goals and, for example, in terms of reducing excess kilograms, ie more efficient development of aerobic fat capacity. In the case of running, however, the disadvantage is a relatively significant load on the locomotive apparatus. Depending on the running speed, each leg must absorb 2 to 3 times its weight.

From the point of view of the main evaluation criteria, such as efficiency and health suitability, it seems to be very suitable to cross-country skiing, which allows both relatively high movement intensity, ie high energy expenditure, and secondly from the point of view of health prevention. Cross-country skiing is, however, in winter conditions tied to groomed cross-country trails, which sometimes becomes a limiting factor.

Two-piece telescopic poles for Nordic Walking do not allow correct reflection of the running. In addition, the maximum length of these poles is usually only 140 cm, which is insufficient for running with poles because of other techniques. The handle is usually wider in the upper part, ie more massive, because of another way of grip, which would make it easy to hold the multipurpose cane and slightly sliding hand movement when the arm. Due to the different technique of holding and bouncing the thumb, the widening strap wraps the thumb, which would make it impossible to perform the shot correctly when running with multi-purpose sticks. The steel tip would cause unpleasant noises when running on an off-snow run and would not dampen it, and would not allow the rebound to perform correctly in the snow run.

The three-piece telescopic trekking poles are also unsuitable for the reasons mentioned above and, in addition, two joints, i.e. two locking locks, would increase the flexibility of the poles and increase the risk of damage to the poles while running. The handle is usually shaped according to the finger grip, which would cause scratches and blisters when running. The strap is usually narrow and its length is adjusted by a buckle in

Ul of the back area of the hand, which could cause scratches when running. A steel tip would cause unpleasant noises when impacted on a hard surface and would not dampen it. In the snow variant of running would not allow the correct implementation of the rebound stick.

The one-piece ski poles do not allow the combination of individual parts and running in off-road conditions. It would also be necessary to produce a number of different sizes, respectively. stick lengths. The handle has a narrow profile and a smooth surface, allowing the hand to move slightly when the arm is engaged. Due to the different reflection technique, the strap is usually narrow, with a width of up to 2 cm, which, when running with multi-purpose sticks, would not allow to fully transfer the force of the arm into the stick when engaged. The angled grooving tip and the non-removable contoured snowplate allow the correct reflection of the cane during the snow variant of the run.

The essence of the technical solution

Although some functional parts of the various types of well-known sticks are suitable, no sticks as a whole meet the specifics of running with sticks in summer and winter variant. Some functional parts have to be completely new.

The above drawbacks are largely eliminated by a sports running aid, in the form of two sticks, one for each hand, according to this technical solution. Its essence is two telescopic sticks consisting of non-suspended two parts, with a maximum length of up to 160 cm and in the folded form of 85 to 90 cm. The sticks are fitted with a narrow-profile handle with a smooth surface and a 8 to 12 mm wide strap with a widening in the central part up to

35 mm. The retractable tip part is replaceable. The sticks are 250 to 400 mm smaller in unfolded form than the user's height.

Preferably, the strap is adjustable within the handle.

The tip may be a curved tip and is preferably provided with a shaped snow plate, the tip and the plate being rotated in the reflection direction.

In another embodiment, i.e., the off-snow variant, the tip may be a durable hard rubber tip. Such a tip is preferably provided with a plastic ring to prevent excessive sticking of the stick into the soft substrate. The tip is preferably provided with a non-slip treatment.

A well-chosen stick length is very important. They should be five to ten centimeters shorter than the properly long cross-country ski poles that, when measured in a room, reach just above the shoulders. The most accurate determination of the length of the poles is determined when measuring in the room so that the stick should reach exactly to the dimple between the sternum and the “core” of the neck. The angle at the elbow of the arm that holds the optimally long stick is approximately 50 °. Of course, when the stick is stuck in snow or soft terrain, it will increase depending on the snow depth.

An important role is played by the handle. All fingers of the hand, naturally enclosing the handle, are involved in the grip. The grip must be neither too strong, ie spastic, nor too loose, ie sloppy. A well-executed grip ensures that the upper arm's hand transfers the power of the arm to the hole in the correct manner, which then naturally groundes it, allowing the runner to bounce. The grip of the stick and the correct grip of the arms require a narrow profile and a smooth grip surface, allowing a slightly sliding hand movement, as is the case with cross-country skiing.

In contrast to existing physical activities, running with sticks, resp. its summer and winter variant differs in the way of performing some nodal movement phases. These specifics are the reason for using special poles, resp. other methodologies of technique training. As a clear advantage of running with sticks can be seen relieving the musculoskeletal system during a relatively very intensive running and maintaining its stability, especially in winter conditions on snow.

Runner with sticks performs more power, respectively. has a significantly higher energy expenditure than in normal running. It breathes more intensively and engages the muscles of the thoracic region, the shoulders and, of course, the arms. At

-2GB 22672 Ul running with sticks simply not only runs but also naturally strengthens. Unlike cross-country skiing, when the legs are resting while riding downhill, while the feet are resting on the plane, the arms and legs are not resting when running with sticks. When planning the length and intensity of training, it is therefore necessary to consider the higher energy intensity of running with sticks.

Running with poles requires a longer running step, ie not an ultra-long-foot step, ie a shortened step, but a step with the completed bounce of the arms slightly behind the torso. In contrast to cross-country skiing using the classic technique, the arm in the elbow does not fully extend, but up to 120 °. This means that the hul after the rebound no longer goes beyond the body, because of course there is no skid to allow it. Put simply, the reflection of the poles when running with the poles is shorter in time and space than the reflection of the poles when running, respectively. it can be compared to the middle phase of reflection with treadmills, ie. without arm movement significantly in front of the body and behind the body.

On a straight and safe section, the stick is roughly at the heel of the opposite leg, ie the right stick is inserted into an imaginary line that is perpendicular to the running direction and passes through the left heel and vice versa. When running uphill is a slightly bent torso with an effort for a lightweight and shorter step with reflection rather over the tip of the foot, but this must also be accompanied by more sharp grooving, carried higher, respectively. coincide with step frequency. The most common beginner's mistakes are primarily the same-sided reflection, ie the simultaneous reflection with the left foot and left wand and the same with the right one.

Running with poles allows running in terrain conditions, in which it would not be possible without running poles. These are mainly narrow forest paths or other unprepared roads, very often trodden and covered with natural impurities, completely impossible to ski. The connoisseurs may even venture into deeper snow, about 25 to 30 cm. In difficult terrain, which applies to icy sections, dangerous potholes, overcoming ditches or streams, etc., the utmost caution is necessary. In these cases it is necessary to hold the sticks really tight and use them only as a support, not for dynamic reflection.

Generally speaking, running with multipurpose sticks brings any intensity and safety of the runner at any of its variants and at any performance level of the runner. The intensity factor results from higher energy expenditure of running with sticks. Especially in winter, but not only in the winter, it can become a great advantage to reduce the time required to complete a training unit with the required energy intensity, since the same amount of energy is spent in less time. The high cost of the saved time is not disputed in today's busy times. In the case of athletes, it can certainly be best invested in rehabilitation and regeneration.

There are several aspects to the safety factor. Running with sticks mainly prevents injury, for example, due to slipping, due to overloading bearing joints, etc. Hole also serves as a defense tool in the event, and unfortunately very often, attack the runner dog. It is not possible to underestimate their defensive importance in the case of women running alone.

In addition to active athletes, running with sticks can be widely used by those whose current physical performance is low for a variety of reasons and thus contribute significantly to its increase. These are mainly overweight individuals, start-up runners, recreational runners practicing only jogging, but also athletes after injuries, who within recovery recover to their original physical condition.

As far as the supposed use of running with sticks for performance and top sport is, the range of real possibilities is really very wide. First of all, it is of course directly runners, which allows especially high-quality winter training, ie general endurance, special endurance, that is intervals to submaximal speed, strengthening and bouncing sticks, running with compound sticks without grooving, half-spirits, warming up and running , etc. Of the off-snow variants can be considered the most effective running with poles in the field ie cross and fartlek, which applies not only to "normal" runners, but also for ski runners and their preparation in the dry.

Multi-purpose clubs would undoubtedly also be widely used by athletes in the "non-running" industries for reasons of higher training intensity and safety, but also for practical and financial reasons, such as buying a full set of clubs, ie universal, club size or sports club.

For example, let's name at least football players, basketball players, handball players, or other athletes. The advantages of their eventual winter training with the proposed clubs cannot therefore be disputed, as the basic arguments have already been mentioned.

This is especially true in view of the fact that all these sectors organize winter sports camps for their athletes to obtain their physical condition and the necessary endurance basis. However, cross-country skiing as a training method can easily cause injury, for example due to unmanageable techniques. In this context, not to forget the summer camp, often held by the sea. Running in the beach sand is very demanding in terms of coordination and can therefore overload the lower limbs, which would successfully solve running with multi-purpose sticks.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The sporting aid for running according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Fig. 1 shows the basic, i.e., upper, part of the snow and non-snow variant pole. FIG. 2 shows a replaceable ejection portion for a snow variant. Fig. 3 shows a removable ejection portion for the off-snow variant. Fig. 4 shows a handle with a strap adjustable inside the handle for both snow and off-snow variants. FIG. 5 shows a bent groove tip and a shaped snow plate for the snow variant. Fig. 6 shows a hardened rubber tip and a removable plastic ring to prevent excessive sticking of the stick into the soft substrate for the off-snow variant. Fig. 7 shows a removable rubber foot with a non-slip finish for the off-snow variant.

Examples of technical solution

The exemplary running aid in Fig. 1 in the form of two poles 1, one for each hand, consists of telescopic poles also consisting of two unsprung two sections 11, 12 with a maximum length of 250 to 400 mm less than the height of the wearer. a narrow profile handle and a smooth surface with a band 4 wide at the handle 3 8 to 12 mm with an extension in the central part up to 35 mm, the retractable part 12 with the tip 5 being replaceable. The strip 4 is adjustable inside the handle 3. The tip 5 is formed by a curved grooving tip 5 and is provided with a shaped snow plate 6, wherein the curved grooving tip 5 and the saucer 6 are rotated in the reflection direction.

In another embodiment of Fig. 6, the tip 5 is formed by a durable hard rubber tip. The tip 5 is provided with a plastic ring 6 to prevent excessive sticking of the stick even to the soft substrate.

In yet another embodiment of Fig. 7, the tip of the tip 5 is provided with a non-slip treatment.

The two-section telescopic poles i allow running on the snow layer, off-road and road running on the basis of a combination of base part H. and two interchangeable ejection parts 12.

The sticks 1 are designed without suspension, which allows for a more aggressive reflection of the arms while running, for example, compared to Nordic Walking, which would cause excessive resonance of the pole when using suspension 1. The stroke is sufficiently damped by either snow or soft terrain.

Sticks 1 are aluminum or carbon. Minimum weight is not a priority, the safety and stability of the runner. The overall maximum length is up to approximately 160 cm, which is longer compared to Nordic walking and trekking poles, whose length usually reaches a maximum of 140 cm. The reason for this is a different way of holding the cane 1 and a different reflection effect than for walking with poles 1. In a shortened, ie folded form, the length of the cane 1 reaches about 85 to 90 cm.

The narrow profile and the smooth surface of the handle 3 allow for a slight sliding movement of the hand while performing the reflection. The material of the handle 3 takes into account the year-round use, ie use in and without gloves depending on the temperature. Most suitable is plastic or a combination of plastic with cork or rubber.

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The tab is formed by a narrow strap 4, adjustable inside the handle 3. The strap 4 is threaded over the back of the hand between the thumb and the knife edge of the hand. In the length of 5 to 6 cm it extends to a width of about 3 cm. This ensures maximum efficiency in the transfer of arm strength to the stick even during engagement. Furthermore, maximum practicality is guaranteed since the tab adjustment does not change further with the runner concerned. Threading the loop, which is much more frequent when running, is therefore quick and easy.

Depending on the type of running surface, one of the two replaceable lower ejectable portions 12, snow Fig. 5 or off-snow Figs.

The retractable snow section 12 corresponds to the race cross-country design, has a shaped snowplate 6 and a curved spike 5. For correct reflection, after the protruding part has been locked, ie after locking the pole 1, the spike 5 and the disc 6 must be exactly in direction of reflection, ie. in the axis of the hole 1. It can be used when running on a continuous snow ground with a minimum snow layer height of 10 cm.

The sliding part 12 out of the snow makes it possible to combine running in nature and running on the road. When running off-road, a durable hard rubber tip is used to eliminate, in addition to the slight shock absorption, the annoying noises that would give a metal tip when striking a hard surface. The easy-to-install plastic ring prevents excessive sticking even on soft ground. It can be used on dirt roads, forest roads, meadows, field edges, sand, discontinuous snow ground with snow layer lower than 10 cm, etc.

An easy-to-install rubber foot with anti-slip finish is used for running on the asphalt. Compared to the heel used in the Nordic Walking stick, it is wider and differently shaped, thus dampening the impact of the club and at the same time allowing correct reflection. Optimal function of this foot is conditioned by its correct and stable position, ie. it is prevented, for example by a fuse, from turning it in another direction. The foot at the Nordic Walkíngovýeh stick is usually only put on and would therefore easily bounce when bouncing. It can be used on hard surfaces such as roads, asphalt, concrete, etc.

First of all, for safety reasons, it never brakes with its wands in front of a steep hill. The brakes of the legs and sticks naturally groove at a sufficient distance next to them, which performs primarily a stabilizing function. Unlike normal running without poles, when running with sticks do not wipe tears, do not smell, do not adjust glasses or headband, etc. It is certainly better to stop for the reasons, than unpleasantly injured wand.

Clothes suitable for running with sticks are not significantly different from clothes for normal running. In winter there should be a few thin layers of functional materials that allow comfortable arm movement, as is the case with overalls used by ski runners. Due to the increased involvement of arms and upper half of the body, the runner will probably need a layer less than during normal running. Finger gloves are unavoidable in this case, since the fingers of the hands holding the wands cannot be played by practicing as in normal running. In summer conditions it could be cycling or other similar gloves, allowing proper grip and grip even with sweaty hands.

In order to be most effective running with poles, it requires, according to the needs of running without poles, the right type of running shoes. In the case of running in terrain and snow, these are called cross-country shoes, ie running shoes with an otherwise structured sole, ie a deeper pattern, and other materials used, such as mostly goretex. In the case of running on asphalt or other hard and smooth surfaces, road models of running shoes with sophisticated cushioning elements are suitable.

Industrial applicability

Sports equipment for running, in the form of two sticks, one for each hand, according to this technical solution finds application especially in recreational sports, top sports and health care, especially in rehabilitation.

Claims (6)

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS A sports aid for running, in the form of two sticks, one for each hand, characterized in that it consists of telescopic sticks (1), consisting of two non-suspended two parts (11, 12), with a maximum length of up to 160 cm and folded form of 85 to 90 cm, provided with a narrow-profile handle (3) with a smooth surface with a strap (4) wide at the handle (3) of 8 to 12 mm and a widening in the central part up to 35 mm; with tip (5) is replaceable. Sports device according to claim 1, characterized in that the strap (4) is adjustable inside the handle (4). 3). Sports device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the snow tip (5) is formed by a curved groove tip (5) and is provided with a shaped snow saucer (6), the tip (5) and the saucer (6) are rotated in the reflection direction. Sports device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the tip (5) of the out-of-snow variant is formed by a durable hard rubber tip. Sports device according to claim 4, characterized in that the tip (5) of the out-of-snow variant is provided with a plastic ring to prevent the rod (1) from being unduly buried in the soft ground. Sports device according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the tip of the off-tread variant is provided with a non-slip treatment consisting of a removable rubber foot which remains fixed in the running direction when fixed.