DE102006052576A1 - Vehicle has training device for sustaining and increasing physical fitness of driver and passenger, during stay in vehicle, where multiple training functions are arbitrarily combined, depending on body of driver and passenger - Google Patents

Abstract

The vehicle has a training device for sustaining and increasing the physical fitness of a driver and a passenger, during a stay in the vehicle. The training device is firmly designed within a passenger cabin (1) of the vehicle. Multiple training functions are arbitrarily combined with one another, depending on the body or muscle parts of the body of the driver and the passenger.

Description

The The invention relates to a vehicle with at least one training device to maintain and / or increase the physical fitness of a driver and / or Passenger during the stay in the vehicle according to the features of the main claim.

It is known that already a large part of humanity one not inconsiderable part of the lifetime in a vehicle, for example in a motor vehicle, an airplane or a rail vehicle, be it as a driver or as a passenger, spends. Due to increased vehicle traffic and increased Vehicle density is to be expected that these periods are still increase significantly.

Though exists during these times the opportunity to mentally engage in any kind, however, are the possibilities a physical activity already for reasons the reduced range of movement in a passenger compartment certain limits set, from which physical Affliction, how overweight, Cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the movement and / or supporting apparatus u. Like. More can result. For this reason, doctors appeal to said drivers and passengers, even in such cramped conditions with physical exercises or perform without aids.

For example, from the DE 87 11 789 U1 a mobile driver training device is known, which allows training upper limbs. Said training device consists of two coaxially arranged and vulnerable to handles and relatively rotatable discs, which in turn are spring loaded. According to the DE 20 2004 009 937 U1 Furthermore, it is proposed to permanently install a per se known expander in a motor vehicle, which in turn then allows certain train exercises.

In contrast, is from the JP 09-254698 A a schwenkgelagertes foot pedal acted upon by a spring force, which is intended to prevent muscle weakness of the legs, lumbar and knee and to support the blood circulation by the foot pedal during driving in a motor vehicle by the driver and / or passenger is actively operated.

The JP 09-226431 A and DE 101 50 156 C1 On the other hand, foot pedals which, by means of an electrically operated vibration device, vibrate a foot placed on the pedal, thereby stimulating the sole by means of pimples of the pedal acting on it, or counteracting fatigue of the foot placed thereon.

Alles the aforementioned solutions to the physical activity a driver and / or Passenger during staying in the vehicle is common that they allow relatively few exercises or on very specific individual exercises limited are.

In front In this background, it is therefore an object of the invention to provide a vehicle with at least one training device for the maintenance and / or Increase the physical Fitness of a driver and / or Passenger, which improves regarding practicable exercises is, respectively, a variety of exercises allowed, from which the driver and / or passenger can.

The solution This object is apparent from the features of the main claim, while advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention the dependent claims are removable.

outgoing from a vehicle having at least one training device for Maintaining and / or enhancing the physical fitness of a driver and / or Passenger during of the stay in the vehicle, the task is solved by the at least one training device within the passenger compartment the vehicle is fixed or can be arranged and a plurality Includes training functions that depend on the ones to be trained Body- and / or muscle parts of the body a driver and / or a passenger can be combined with each other as desired.

According to a first advantageous embodiment of the invention, the at least one training device can be formed by a vehicle seat with at least one by a driver and / or passenger against an adequate resistance from a starting or normal position out and / or movable into the same movable element. On the one hand, the movable element can be formed by at least one lower extremity console which, starting from a specific initial or normal position, can be moved out of its starting position and / or into the same by means of at least one lower extremity against adequate resistance. In this case, the console may be assigned a means for fixing the at least one lower extremity to the console. On the other hand, the movable element may be formed by at least one arm support and / or an integral component thereof, which starting from a certain output or normal position by means of the upper extremity against an adequate resistance from its initial position and / or in the same are movable into it. Likewise, the movable element may also be formed by the vehicle seat itself, which is starting from a certain output or normal position against an adequate resistance out of the starting position and / or into the same movable. Further, the movable member is formed by the backrest of the vehicle seat, which is starting from a certain output respectively normal position against an adequate resistance out of its initial position and / or movable into the same, in which case a means for fixing the body of the driver or passenger may be provided on the backrest.

The The invention may further comprise at least one exercise device, which in turn fixed to the vehicle body and by a axially against an adequate Resistance from an output or normal position out and / or in the same in the movable pedal for the lower extremities of driver and / or passenger is formed. The pedal can advantageously a Means for fixing a foot be assigned to the pedal, thereby allowing the pedal against the adequate Resistor axially forward and / or back is movable.

The The invention may further include at least one exercise device include, in turn, by a fixed to the vehicle body and axially against an adequate Resistance from an output respectively normal position and / or movable into the same and by a driver and / or Passenger on a handle attackable linkage is formed. The linkage can thus against the adequate Resistor axially forward and / or be moved back.

As the invention further provides, the resistance to the actuation of movable elements of the vehicle seat and / or the pedal and / or of the linkage by their own weight and / or by a separate system be effected for force application.

henceforth the vehicle is a training device assignable, which a Shaped body with a manually deformable mass for arm and / or leg training includes, in turn, both in train and at a pressure adequate Resistance. This training device can be fixed and / or solvable be arranged on the vehicle. Next is provided that the manual deformable mass consists of plastic and a plastic skin is enclosed, in turn, means for fixing the molding limbs having. Said means for attachment can by straps, Velcro o. Like. And / or by shaping a in the attachment area be formed largely rigid plastic skin.

Finally, one can or a plurality of sensors may be provided which in conjunction with an electronic Evaluation, control and control unit allow training after Training duration, scope, frequency, load, density and Like. To control more and / or the applicable resistors to regulate and / or calculate power in watts and / or calories, the training data for to save one or more persons and / or exercise values over one Display device, such as a monitor, a printer o. A. issue.

The above training devices are not only suitable for various Land vehicles, such as passenger cars or trucks and rail vehicles, but can also be used in water, air or spacecraft find their use.

The proposed, with at least one, a plurality of training functions comprehensive training device equipped vehicle has in view on conventional several advantages. So creates such a vehicle equipped for the driver and / or the passenger attractive movement incentives to the most diverse Muscle groups of the body to stimulate or alternately to contract and relax. Through appropriate exercises In particular, improved blood flow to the extremities has been recorded. which in a sustainable way, for example, lymphedema and Thrombosis prevents or reduces the same. Because of the engagement an evaluation, control and control unit in the form, for example of a microchip can be combined with a corresponding one Sensors to create a variety of training programs by For example, it is allowed to choose between cardiovascular, fat reduction and muscle building training to vary, which in turn with a additional Calorie reduction, perceived "fresh" energy instead of fatigue and inertia as well associated with stress reduction.

The The invention will be described below with reference to the drawings illustrated embodiments explained in more detail. It demonstrate:

1 the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle according to the invention in a side view with an integrated training device according to a first embodiment variant,

2 the training device after 1 in a plan view,

3 another possible embodiment of the training device,

4 the passenger compartment of a passenger car in the side view with integrated training devices in two further embodiments variants, and

5 a third embodiment variant of a suitable training device in a single view.

1 then shows the front of a motor vehicle with adjoining passenger compartment 1 in which it is known to have one or more vehicle seats 2 are arranged.

In terms of maintaining and / or enhancing the physical fitness of a driver and / or passenger is within the passenger compartment 1 of the motor vehicle, a training device fixedly arranged, which comprises a plurality of training functions, which can be combined with one another depending on the body and / or muscle parts of the body of the driver and / or passenger to be trained.

In the present case, the training device is through the vehicle seat 2 formed, which has at least one movable element which is movable by the driver and / or passenger against an adequate resistance from an initial or normal position and / or in the same.

In particular, in 1 and 2 as moving elements two consoles 3a . 3b shown for the lower extremities of the driver and / or passenger, in turn, starting from a certain output or normal position by means of the lower extremities against an adequate resistance from its initial position out and / or in the same are movable.

As a starting position, for example, a not shown in detail, in the vehicle seat 2 inserted position, a folded or as shown here pushed out a largely horizontal position of the console 3a . 3b serve.

By a special design of the bearings of said moving consoles 3a . 3b Within wide limits, a large number of degrees of freedom may or may not be permitted.

So can the consoles 3a . 3b Bearings which in turn linear displacements (direction arrows "A") and / or pivotal movements about a transverse axis or a vertical axis (direction arrows "B1", "B2") and / or rotational movements about a longitudinal axis (not shown in detail) allow.

such Bearings are relevant known and can For example, known per se and accordingly not shown in detail linear guides, Ball joints or cardan joints and / or other suitable known per se Storage means include. The realized degrees of freedom can be individually or in their entirety, manually or semi-automatically or fully automatically can be locked as desired, which allows a restriction to certain selected exercises is. Likewise, the execution of exercises can be completely prevented by such a measure which will be during certain risk or hazard situations or of certain which requiring full attention of the driver and / or passenger May require situations.

The required force, which in turn applies the resistance against the direction of movement of the lower limbs, on the one hand by the weight of the movable element, in this case the console 3a . 3b be effective. In combination therewith or in isolation, however, a separate force application system known per se can also be provided (not shown in detail).

So it is conceivable the console 3a . 3b For example, form spring-loaded. It is likewise conceivable to provide a purely mechanical, a hydraulic, a pneumatic, an electrically or an electromechanically operated force application system. Frictional forces may also be of particular importance in the generation of adequate resistance.

• – Füße strecken-beugen,
• – Hüften strecken-beugen
• – Knie strecken-beugen
• – Beine schließen-öffnen
• – Gesäß drehen nach links, nach rechts

By means of the consoles 3a . 3b For example, the following exercises are allowed:

• - stretch, stretch, feet
• - Stretch hips-bend
• - Knee-bend knee
• - Close-open legs
• - Buttocks turn to the left, to the right

As appropriate further funds 4 laying down the lower extremities on the respective console 3a . 3b viewed in turn by simple straps with, for example, Velcro or other suitable receptacles, such as bulges or openings in the console 3a . 3b can be accomplished.

The 2 and 3 show another in the context of the invention movable element in the form of an armrest 5 which, in turn, can be pivoted or turned over several degrees of freedom, overcoming an adequate resistance (see directional arrows "C1"). 2 , "C2" - 3 ). Furthermore, it is an integral component 6 the armrest 5 shown, which gripped and overcoming an adequate longitudinal resistance out of and / or into the same is displaceable (see directional arrow "D" in 3 ).

Also here we can all already indicated above measures for storage and generation of adequate resistance for use come.

With such an armrest 5 Exercises, such as swiveling up, down and / or to the side, possibly obliquely to the side, as well as displacement to the front and back easily accomplish.

Another possibility of physical activity is permitted if, as in 2 shown, the vehicle seat 2 even around a vertical axis 6 can be rotated against an adequate resistance (see directional arrow "E"). It may also be displayed, the entire vehicle seat 2 (Directional arrow "F1") or the backrest 7 (Directional arrow "F2") against an adequate resistance about a horizontal pivot axis form, which in particular a training of the back and buttocks muscles is allowed ( 3 ). Possibly. can help with such exercises 8th for fixing the body or upper body of the driver or passenger to the backrest 7 be provided.

By any combination of all the features outlined above for the formation of the vehicle seat 2 with moving elements a versatile training device is created, the customer alone already at the manufacturer of the vehicle or vehicle seat 2 Be taken into account and in the final assembly of the vehicle requires no special installation effort.

The embodiment according to 4 includes training devices, which in turn are defined as separate mounting or mounting parts in the passenger compartment on the vehicle body and formed by a driver and / or a passenger actuated.

Accordingly, in view of an intended training of the lower extremities is extremely schematically an axially against an adequate resistance out of a starting respectively normal position out and / or in the same movable pedal 9 shown.

The pedal 9 is present via a linkage 10 with a piston-cylinder unit 11 operatively connected, whereby by the in the cylinder 12 axially guided piston 13 two chambers 14 , which in turn are formed with a flow medium 15 are filled, which due to the movement of the piston 13 through openings not shown in detail in the piston 13 and / or the cylinder wall can flow through and causes a certain flow resistance.

Of the flow resistance For example, by a permitted variation of the cross section said openings be variable.

A means 16 laying down the foot on the pedal 9 , such as a belt, is necessary because according to this embodiment, an alternating axial direction of movement of the linkage 10 is indispensable for the function of this training device (see directional arrow "G1").

Certainly, in the sense of the invention, other measures known per se for generating a resistance to the axial movement of the pedal 9 , as for example spring elements conceivable and accordingly covered by the invention.

Furthermore, said pedal 9 swiveling in the manner of a rocker on the boom 10 be attached, whereby on the one hand ergonomic pedal operation is permitted. On the other hand, the pedal 9 or the pivot axis may be designed such a force-loaded, that against the pivoting movement, a resistance is applied, which relatively simple z. B. is accomplished by means of spring force. By this measure, a further possibility of physical exercise by foot control is permitted (see direction arrow "H").

Significantly, the pedal allows 9 Training possibilities of the lower extremities. If upper extremities are to be trained, a training device designed in this way can be arranged from the lower passenger cell area or foot area into the upper passenger cell area, for example into the area of a front rest 17 laid or additionally arranged in the same, in which case only the pedal 9 by a handle 18 is replaced (see directional arrow "G2").

In case of a possible frontal crash, a penetration of the linkage 10 including pedal 9 or handle 18 in the passenger compartment 1 To avoid this, the same has a predetermined breaking point or other suitable means known per se (not shown in detail).

5 finally shows a training device, which is a molded body 19 with a manually deformable mass 20 for arm and / or leg training includes, which in turn applies an adequate resistance both train and under pressure.

The molded body 19 can be both solid as also detachable on the vehicle body, for example by means of Velcro fasteners on the carpet of the passenger compartment 1 fixable, or even be designed purely mobile.

The deformable mass 20 of the molding 19 consists according to a preferred embodiment of plastic and is of a plastic skin 21 enclosed, which in turn means 22 for attachment of the molding 19 having limbs.

The means 22 for attachment may, as shown here, be formed by Velcro. Self-evident are any other suitable means, such. As belts or a special shaping of a largely rigid in the mounting area formed plastic skin 21 , also covered by the invention (not shown in detail).

As particularly appropriate and timely is considered for all the above training devices, if one or more sensors known per se 23 , such as tensile, pressure or thermal sensors, in turn, as in 5 shown by way of example, the deformation energy of the deformable mass 20 of the molding 19 be provided.

Concerning. The acquired values are used to generate signals, which in turn are sent via cable 24 or wirelessly provided an electronic evaluation, control and control unit not shown in detail and allow, by means of an appropriate software of the electronic evaluation, control and control unit, the training after training period, scope, frequency, load, density u. Like. To control more person related. It is also expedient to regulate the applicable (adequate) resistances according to customer requirements and to calculate power in watts and / or calories and to store the training data for one or more persons and training values via a display device, which may be a monitor or even a printer can be designed to be transferable.

above embodiments concern land vehicles, in this case motor vehicles. The invention limited but not on said land vehicles, including u. a. also rail vehicles belong, but includes all Types of vehicles, namely Land, water, air and space vehicles.

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Claims (19)

Vehicle with at least one training device for maintaining and / or increasing the physical fitness of a driver and / or passenger during the stay in the vehicle, wherein the training device is located inside the passenger compartment ( 1 ) of the vehicle is fixed or can be arranged and comprises a plurality of training functions that can be combined with one another as a function of the body and / or muscle parts of the body of a vehicle driver and / or a passenger to be trained. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one training device by a vehicle seat ( 2 ) is formed with at least one by a driver and / or passenger against an adequate resistance from a starting respectively normal position and / or movable into the same movable element. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the movable element is replaced by at least one console ( 3a . 3b ) is formed for lower extremities, which is starting from a certain output or normal position by means of at least one lower limb against an adequate resistance out of its initial position out and / or in the same is movable. Vehicle according to one of claims 3, characterized in that the console ( 3a . 3b ) a means ( 4 ) for fixing the at least one lower extremity to the console ( 3a . 3b ) assigned. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the movable element is supported by at least one arm support ( 5 ) and / or an integral component ( 6 ) is formed of the same, which are starting from a certain initial or normal position by means of the upper limb against an adequate resistance out of its initial position out and / or into the same movable. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the movable element is supported by the vehicle seat ( 2 ) itself is formed, which is starting from a certain output or normal position against an adequate resistance out of the starting position out and / or into the same movable. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the movable element is supported by the backrest ( 7 ) of the vehicle seat ( 2 ) is formed, which is starting from a certain output or normal position against an adequate resistance out of its initial position and / or movable into the same. Vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the backrest ( 7 ) a means ( 8th ) is assigned to the determination of the body of the driver or passenger at the same. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one training device by a fixed to the vehicle body and axially against an adequate resistance from a starting respectively normal position out and / or in the same movable pedal ( 9 ) is formed for the lower extremities of a driver and / or passenger. Vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that the pedal ( 9 ) a means ( 16 ) for fixing a foot to the pedal ( 9 ) assigned. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one training device by a fixed to the vehicle body and axially against an adequate resistance from a starting respectively normal position and / or movable into the same and by a driver and / or passenger on a handle ( 18 ) vulnerable linkage ( 10 ) is formed. Vehicle according to one of claims 2 to 11, characterized in that the resistance against the actuation of the movable elements of the vehicle seat ( 2 ) and / or the pedal ( 9 ) and / or the linkage ( 10 ) is caused by its own weight and / or by a separate system for force application. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the vehicle, a training device can be assigned, which is a molded body ( 19 ) with a manually deformable mass ( 20 ) for arm and / or leg training, which in turn provides adequate resistance to both tension and compression. Vehicle according to claim 13, characterized in that that the training device fixed and / or releasably arranged on the vehicle is. Vehicle according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the manually deformable mass ( 20 ) consists of plastic. Vehicle according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the manually deformable mass ( 20 ) of a plastic skin ( 21 ), which themselves are resources ( 22 ) for fixing the shaped body ( 19 ) has limbs. Vehicle according to claim 16, characterized in that the means ( 22 ) for fastening by straps, Velcro strips o. The like. And / or by shaping a largely rigid in the mounting area formed plastic skin ( 21 ) is formed. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that one or more sensors ( 23 ) are provided, which in conjunction with an electronic evaluation, control and control unit, the training after training duration, scope, frequency, load, density u. Like. To control more and / or the applicable resistances to regulate and / or services in watts and / or calories to calculate the training data for one or more persons to store and / or training values via a display device, such as a monitor, a printer oa issue. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized that the vehicle is a land, water, air or spacecraft.