DE102012216463A1 - Device for training muscles of e.g. hand of human body, has elastic, one-side or both-sides opened hollow bodies lying at hands and legs and commonly enclosing fingers and toes when hands and legs are inserted into hollow bodies - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has elastic, one-side or both-sides opened hollow bodies (10) adapted to a body part to be trained relative to size and shape. The hollow bodies are provided with elastic, elongate connecting elements (12) e.g. elastic bands, in an interior. The hollow bodies include handle-like elements, loops or recesses for feed through of the elastic, elongate connecting elements at an outer lateral surface. The hollow bodies lie at hands and legs and commonly enclose fingers and toes when the hands and the legs are inserted into the hollow bodies.

Description

The invention relates to a device for exercising the muscles of at least a part of the human body comprising at least one elastic, unilaterally or bilaterally open hollow body, which is adapted to the at least one body part to be trained in size and shape so that it at least the at least one exercising body part enveloped in this fitting.

The device with the above features is already in the older main patent application DE 10 2011 106 299.1 known.

The invention has for its object to improve the known from the parent application device.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by a device for exercising the musculature of at least part of the human body. This comprises at least one elastic, unilaterally or bilaterally open hollow body which is adapted to the at least one body part to be trained in terms of its size and shape so that it encloses at least the at least one body part to be trained on this fitting, according to DE 10 2011 106 299.1 , Characteristically, it is provided that:

as a measure [1] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a hand, the hollow body has a separating element in its interior and wrapped around the hand at least this fitting, that in an inserted into the hollow body, a region for receiving the thumb the hand is physically separated from an area for joint recording of the remaining fingers. The hollow body is thus adapted to envelop the hand fitting. As a result, the thumb can be moved independently against the resistance of the hollow body. The fact that the area for receiving the thumb is mechanically connected to the area for receiving the remaining fingers, the thumb can be moved against the resistance of the hollow body from the other fingers, which would not be possible with a shape corresponding to a mitten.

or
as a measure [2] of the at least one body part to be trained comprises both hands and both feet and the device comprises four of the hollow body and elastic, elongated connecting elements, wherein in a overstretched state, two of the hollow bodies each envelop a hand at this fitting and two of the Hollow body envelop one foot at this fitting. At least one elastic, elongated connecting element connects the two hollow bodies encasing the feet and the two hollow bodies enveloping the hands. An elastic, elongated connecting element connects the hollow body enveloping the right foot with the hollow body enveloping the right hand. An elastic, elongated connecting element connects the hollow body enclosing the left foot with the hollow body enveloping the left hand. Moving now the individual, wrapped limbs against the resistance of the elastic, elongated fasteners, so on the one hand, the wrapped limbs themselves and on the other hand also trained other muscles.

or
has as a measure [3] the hollow body on its outer lateral surface handle-shaped elements, loops or recesses for the passage of elastic, elongated connecting elements. The loops and handle-shaped elements are typically formed from the material of the hollow body. When guided through elastic, elongated connecting elements a plurality of hollow body according to measure [3], in particular by friction with each other are connected.

or
as a measure [4] the hollow body has on its outer lateral surface at least one elastic, elongated connecting element. This is realized such that at least one end of the connecting element projects freely from the hollow body. This can be pulled for training on the fasteners, for example. In addition, the hollow body according to measure [4] can be combined with the hollow body according to measure [3].

or
as a measure [5] the device further comprises at least one elastic, elongated connecting element and elastic rings or both sides open (further) elastic hollow body, wherein the at least one connecting element is connected at one of its ends to the hollow body and the rings or the both sides open (further ) elastic hollow body (typically spaced apart) are connected to the at least one connecting element. The hollow body is typically designed to envelop at least both hands or both feet together fitting. The rings or the (further) hollow bodies open on both sides enclose the forearms and in particular also the upper arms or the lower legs and in particular also the thighs. Against the resistance of the rings or the open on both sides (further) hollow body and the hollow body mentioned limbs can be moved away from each other, while in and with the hollow body finger or toe exercises can be performed. Preferably, the device comprises two elastic, elongate connecting elements, which are connected to the rings at opposite edges of the rings.

or
as a measure [6] the at least one hollow body open on one side, extending longitudinally away from the hollow body bulges, wherein at least one bulge extends substantially in the axial direction of the opening and at least two bulges extending in opposite, substantially radial directions of the opening , In particular, the at least one hollow body is adapted to envelop a stump of a partially amputated arm or leg fitting, wherein in a state in which the stump is inserted into the hollow body, extending at least one protrusion substantially in the axial direction of an imaginary amputated limb and at least two lobes extend in opposite, substantially radial directions of the imaginary amputated limb. This is because the stump is inserted in the axial direction through the opening. By means of the bulges can be pulled on the hollow cone and thus on the stump, whereby the stump and other body regions are trained.

or
as a measure [7] that at least one part of the body to be trained comprises or is an oral part with chin and tongue and the hollow body is designed to envelop at least the mouth part together with the chin of a wearer to this fitting, wherein the device connected to the hollow body holding elements for attachment the hollow body at both ears of the wearer or at least one, connected to the hollow body elastic, elongated connecting element for attachment of the hollow body at the head of the wearer and the hollow body has outwardly directed tongue-shaped protrusions, in which a tongue tip of the wearer can be plugged, so at in the bulges inserted tongue, at least the tip of the tongue (typically a protruding from the mouth part of the tongue) is enveloped by the tongue tip-shaped bulges of the hollow body fitting. The hollow body thus has a basic shape similar to a dust mask with additional outwardly directed tongue-shaped protrusions. By moving the tongue, the tongue tip of which is enclosed within the tongue-shaped protrusions, a training effect of the tongue can be achieved.

and or
as a measure [8] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a hand and the hollow body in a, introduced into the hollow body at least the hand, at this fitting and their fingers (ie all fingers) wrapped together. As a result, the fingers are not individually wrapped. Thus, the individual fingers are not separated by the hollow body.

and or
as a measure [9] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both hands and the hollow body in, inserted into the hollow body hands at least the two hands, these adjacent and their fingers (ie all fingers) wrapped together. As a result, the two hands and their fingers are not wrapped individually. Thus, the individual hands and their fingers are not separated by the hollow body.

and or
as a measure [10] that at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a foot and the hollow body in a, introduced into the hollow body at least the foot, at this fitting and the toes (ie all toes) together wrapped. As a result, the toes are not individually wrapped. Thus, the individual toes are not separated by the hollow body.

and or
as a measure [11] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both feet and the hollow body when inserted into the hollow body feet at least the two feet, adjacent to these and their toes (ie all toes) together wrapped. As a result, the two feet and their toes are not wrapped individually. Thus, the individual feet and toes are not separated by the hollow body.

The measures [8] to [11] can be meaningfully combined in particular with the measures [2] to [5].

The described inventive features further devices are provided with the relatively low-cost manner, for example, the finger and / or toe muscles can be trained. The devices allow movement of at least one finger or toe and entire hand or foot parts under elastic tension of different strength in all possible directions of movement of the hand or foot. It is also possible, depending on the measure, to strengthen even large parts of the arm or leg muscles as well as the upper or lower body muscles. The large-area contact of the device with the skin on the one hand prevents slippage of the device during exercise and on the other hand causes an increase in the tactile stimulus, with the result that the tension is stimulated and the movement is facilitated. Furthermore, by the large-area skin contact the, through the Elastic deformation forces evenly distributed on the skin, thereby preventing local overloads of the skin tissue.

Typically, due to the elastic properties of the hollow body, individual parts (eg fingers or toes) of the at least one body part to be trained can be pressed against the walls of the hollow body. This is done in particular while other parts (the other fingers or toes of a hand or a foot) of the at least one body part to be trained push the hollow body in an opposite direction or hold it in the original position. Alternatively, a part of the at least one body part to be trained or the entire body part can be pressed against the hollow body, while the hollow body is pulled in an opposite direction or held in position by external holding forces (eg applied via elastic, elongated connecting elements) , If fingers or toes are pressed against the hollow body, this encloses the finger or toe tips. At the same time a frictional engagement between the finger or toe tips and the hollow body is produced. As a result, the fingers or toes can in particular also be moved in directions other than against the hollow body (eg at right angles to this direction) against the elastic resistance of the hollow body, whereby the fingers or toes are trained.

The term "oblong" in a Cartesian coordinate system usually designates a spatial extent of a body which in a first spatial direction is a multiple (preferably at least a 5-fold, in particular at least a 10-fold) of its dimensions in the other spatial directions of the three orthogonal Spaces is.

The term "connected" means mechanically (physically) connected. Furthermore, a first element which is connected to a second element can also be an integral part of the second element.

Typically, the surfaces of the hollow body when in contact with dry (non-moist) skin has a static coefficient of friction of greater than 0.4, in particular greater than 0.6, particularly preferably greater than 0.8.

Preferably, the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a hand, preferably a hand and a forearm, in particular a hand, a forearm and an upper arm. Preferably, the hollow body is thus adapted to envelop at least one hand, preferably at least one hand and one forearm, in particular at least one hand, a forearm and an upper arm at this fitting. In particular, the at least one body part to be trained is a hand in the form of a clenched fist, or a hand in the form of an extended hand with adjacent fingers. In other words, the hollow body is designed to envelop at least one clenched fist, in particular with a clasped thumb or at least one extended hand with adjacent fingers on this fitting. Thus, the training effect of a hand can benefit and be extended in particular to the forearms and more preferably on the upper arms. In particular, the fingers are enveloped together fitting. As a result, the fingers are not wrapped individually and not separated by the hollow body.

Preferably, the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both hands, preferably both hands and both forearms, in particular both hands, both forearms and both upper arms. Preferably, the hollow body is thus adapted to envelop at least both hands, preferably at least both hands and both forearms, in particular at least both hands, both forearms and both upper arms together to these fitting. As a result, the hands and arms are not wrapped individually. This is done in such a way that the two body parts mentioned together fit together in a hollow body, wherein the two body parts are not separated from each other. Thus, training effects can be achieved by moving the body parts apart. In particular, the fingers are wrapped together adjacent thereto Thus, the fingers are not individually wrapped and not separated by the hollow body.

Preferably, the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a foot, preferably a foot and a lower leg, in particular a foot, a lower leg and a thigh.

Preferably, the hollow body is thus designed to envelop at least one foot, preferably at least one foot and one lower leg, in particular at least one foot, a lower leg and a thigh adjacent thereto. In particular, the at least one body part to be trained is a foot in the form of a foot with clenched or stretched and adjacent toes. In other words, the hollow body is designed to envelop at least one human foot with clenched or stretched and adjacent toes to this fitting. Thus, the training effect can benefit a foot and be extended in particular to the lower legs and more preferably on the thighs. In particular, the Wrapped toes together. As a result, the toes are not individually wrapped and not separated by the hollow body.

Preferably, the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both feet, preferably both feet and both lower legs, in particular both feet, both lower legs and both thighs. Preferably, the hollow body is thus designed to envelop at least both feet, preferably at least both feet and both lower legs, in particular at least both feet, both lower legs and both thighs together to this fitting. As a result, the feet and legs are not wrapped individually. This is done in such a way that the two body parts mentioned together fit together in a hollow body, wherein the two body parts are not separated from each other. Thus, training effects can be achieved by moving the body parts apart. In particular, the toes are wrapped together fitting. As a result, the toes are not individually wrapped and not separated by the hollow body.

Moreover, it is provided in a preferred embodiment of the invention that the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a hand or a foot and the hollow body with an inserted hand or an inserted foot, the hand or foot wrapped in this fitting, that the individual fingers or toes are each wrapped separately, such that the individual areas surrounding the fingers or toes cover the individual fingers or toes (ie have the same size and shape as the individual fingers) or a length of at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times the respective fingers or toes. By, for example, the fingers individually enclosing shape of the device can be strengthened by pulling the fingertips of the device, the individual fingers in all directions of movement. An additional elasticity of the device is achieved by the extension of the individual, the fingers or toes enclosing parts of the device.

According to a preferred measure of the invention, the body part to be trained comprises or is a head area and the hollow body according to measure [3] is designed to enclose substantially the upper half of the head adjacent thereto. As a result, the head muscles, in particular the trapezius descendens muscle and / or the sternocleidomastoid muscle can be trained. In this embodiment, as well as in all other embodiments, it must be ensured, of course, for a sufficient supply of air to the respiratory tract.

In particular, the device comprises a hollow body according to measure [3], which is designed to substantially enclose the upper half of a head. In addition, the device comprises two of the hollow bodies in accordance with measure [3], wherein the hollow bodies are designed to envelop one hand, preferably one hand and one forearm, in particular one hand, one forearm and one upper arm, adjacent thereto. Moreover, the device comprises an elastic, elongated connecting element which can be guided by the handle-shaped elements, loops or recesses of the three hollow bodies. This is done such that the hollow body for the head between the other two hollow bodies can be arranged, wherein the hollow body with the connecting element are frictionally connected. By this measure, the head muscles can be trained in combination with the hand muscles. In addition, other body parts can be trained.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the hollow body has an elongate, elastic connecting element or a particularly adjustable, openable and closable belt, such that in a state in which the hollow body is slipped over the upper half of the head, the connecting element or the Belt is designed as a chin strap for attachment of the hollow body to the head. By means of the connecting element or the belt unintentional stripping of the hollow body from the head is prevented.

Preferably, the device further comprises a plurality of intermeshing rings which are connected or connectable to the handle-shaped elements loops, recesses, the elongated elastic connecting element or the belt of the hollow body, wherein in a tightened state of the device, the arms and legs in a boundary region Hull be enclosed by a ring of the device. As a result, on the one hand the head muscles and other body parts can be trained.

The above and below described (not open on both sides) hollow body are preferably open on one side hollow body. As a result, a particularly uniform force is introduced into the body parts to be trained.

The hollow bodies, handle-shaped elements, loops, elastic, elongate connecting elements holding elements and rings typically comprise a material having an elastic modulus corresponding to an elastic modulus of latex or rubber.

Furthermore, it is provided in a preferred embodiment of the invention that the device comprises natural latex comprising or chemical Elastomers made with properties similar to those of natural latex is carried out. In addition, the device may consist of these materials. By using latex, skin-friendly properties can be achieved. For latex allergy sufferers, a chemically produced elastomer having properties similar to those of natural latex may also be used in the practice of the invention.

The belt typically comprises a material having a modulus of elasticity less modulus of elasticity of the material of the hollow bodies, handle-shaped elements, loops, elastic, elongate connection elements, holding elements and / or rings. Typically, the straps are less compliant than the elastic, elongate fasteners. Also, the rings may be less compliant than the elastic, elongated fasteners.

The elastic, elongate connecting elements and rings typically have a round, quadrangular or triangular outer contour and are in particular made hollow. In addition, these can also be made of a band material, whereby the elastic, elongated connecting elements are preferred elastic bands.

In order to avoid a negative pressure within the at least one hollow body during the exercises, it can be loosely formed in the region near the opening in order to allow air to flow into the hollow body.

Furthermore, a use and / or a method for operating a device comprising at least one elastic, unilaterally or bilaterally open hollow body which is at least one body part to be trained in size and shape adapted to at least that at least one body part to be trained on this enveloped adjacent, according to DE 10 2011 106 299.1 to train the muscles of at least part of the human body. The hollow body is typically designed according to the proposed, characteristic measures of the main claim.

Typically, to achieve a training effect, a part of the at least one body part to be trained is pressed against the hollow body, in particular while other parts of the at least one body part to be trained push the hollow body in an opposite direction or hold it in the original position. Typically, the part and the other parts are fingers or toes. Alternatively, a part of the at least one body part to be trained or the entire body part can be pressed against the hollow body, while pulled by external holding forces the hollow body in an opposite direction or held in position.

Advantageous developments of the invention can be taken from the subclaims or the description.

The invention will be explained in more detail in embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:

1 A first preferred embodiment according to measure [1] of the invention,

2 a preferred embodiment according to measure [2] of the invention,

3 a preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention,

4 a further, preferred embodiments according to measure [3] of the invention,

5 a preferred embodiment according to measure [4] of the invention,

6 a further preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention,

7 further preferred embodiments according to measure [3] of the invention,

8th a further preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention,

9 a preferred embodiment according to measure [6] of the invention,

10 a further preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention,

11 a further preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention,

12 a preferred embodiment according to measure [7] of the invention,

13 a different embodiments of the elastic, elongated connecting elements,

14 a preferred embodiment according to measure [5] of the invention,

15 a further preferred embodiment according to measure [5] of the invention,

16 a first, further training device,

17 a second, further training device,

18 a third, further training device,

19 a fourth, further training device,

20 a fifth, further training device,

21 to 28 already show from the parent application according to DE 10 2011 106 299.1 known device with now expanded cross-sectional options,

29 a hollow body, which envelops a hand at this fitting,

30 a sixth, further training device and

31 the sixth, further training device in the application.

All following figures are schematic representations. For reasons of simplicity, invisible lines were also fully displayed.

In the following, the terms "small", "medium", "large" are used to characterize the hollow bodies, which have the following meanings:
"Small" means that there is room for a hand or a foot
"Medium-sized" means that two hands and forearms or two feet and lower legs can fit in
"Big" means that it has space for two hands, forearms and upper arms, or two feet, lower legs and thighs.

"Finding space" means that the body parts find so much space that they are wrapped around.

The hollow bodies shown in the following figures 10 all have at least one opening 15 on.

1 shows a first preferred embodiment according to measure [1] of the invention. There is a hand visible in a hollow body 10 is introduced. The hollow body 10 envelops the hand fitting and has in its interior a separating element 12 on. The separating element 12 divides the hollow body into two areas for picking up the fingers of the hand. On the one hand in an area for receiving the thumb, on the other hand in an area for joint recording of the other fingers.

Typically, the hollow body lies 10 at a body part to be trained closer than this in the schematic 1 is shown. Generally, the hollow body 10 (regionally or completely) skin to rest on the trained, wrapped body part. In addition, the hollow body 10 the body part to be trained in such a manner enveloping this that the hollow body 10 (regionally or completely) is pre-stretched.

The shown, one-sided open hollow body 10 can thus be described as a small bag with a department for the thumb. The thumb tip shown is closed in all directions (around) by the elastic wall (thumbnail).

It is suitable for training the two thumbs and hands by performing movements against the resistance of the elastic hollow body.

2a shows a preferred embodiment according to measure [2] of the invention. The device comprises four hollow bodies 10 and elastic, elongated fasteners 12 , z. B. elastic bands. The four hollow bodies 10 are interconnected with the elongated fasteners 12 connected.

2 B shows an application of 2a known device. Accordingly, serve two of the hollow body 10 for holding the hands and two of the hollow bodies 10 for receiving the feet.

The device shown thus comprises four small hollow bodies 10 (Bag), which are connected horizontally and vertically in the overstretched state (typically, the bags to the wrist).

Against the resistance of the hollow body 10 and the elongated fasteners 12 Now exercises can be performed. The device is suitable for training both hands, forearms, upper arms, feet, lower legs and thighs.

3 and 4 show preferred embodiments according to measure [3] of the invention. A one-sided open hollow body 10 has handle-shaped elements on its outer surface 14 on. Alternatively, the hollow body 10 recesses 16 exhibit. The handle-shaped elements 14 and recesses 16 serve z. B. to elastic, elongated fasteners 12 , z. B. elastic bands or (belt-like) belt 20 , which are in particular openable and closable and / or (length) adjustable to pull through. The hollow body 10 for the head typically has a higher resistance to elastic deformation than the other mentioned hollow body and / or as the elastic, elongate connecting elements 12 ,

The hollow body 10 can also have elements with the function of a chin strap. These are in 3 by an elastic, elongated connecting element 12 and in 4 through an open, close and adjustable strap 20 realized. These elastic, elongated fasteners 12 or open, close and adjustable straps 20 can in turn handle-like elements 14 or recesses 16 exhibit.

The in the 3 and 4 shown devices are used in particular for strengthening the head muscles. This can be done by removing the straps 20 or the elastic, elongated connecting elements 12 through the recesses 16 or the handle-shaped elements 14 threaded through, appropriately connected and drawn to it.

5 shows a preferred embodiment according to measure [4] of the invention. An elastic, one-sided open hollow body 10 has elastic, elongated fasteners 12 , z. B. elastic bands, which are connected to it.

In other words, it is a small, medium or large hollow body 10 (Bag), which with fasteners 12 (Tapes) is connected. By train on the connecting elements 12 Thus, individual or both hands, forearms and / or upper arms can be strengthened.

6 shows a further preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention. On the one hand, this includes the one already out 3a or 4a known hollow body. In addition, the device comprises two hollow bodies 10 , which are each designed to enclose a hand fitting and also handle-shaped elements 14 having. Moreover, the device comprises elastic, elongated connecting elements 12 , which by the handle-shaped elements 14 can be pulled.

Thus shows 6 three hollow bodies 10 (Bags) in different sizes. One is in head size with an elongated, elastic connecting element 12 or straps 20 (flat loop) for the lower jaw and two are executed in hand size. The bag has circumferential holes 16 or handle-shaped elements 14 (annular bulges) around the respective hollow body 10 (Bag) around to several loose, elongated fasteners 12 (eg loose straps). The device serves to strengthen the left and right hand with forearms, upper arms and head and neck muscles. The elongated connecting element 12 is typically band-shaped so flat, so that it can be stretched over all fingertips and this covers. This will create a load when pulling on the connector 12 evenly distributed on all fingers. As a result, an elongation can be effectively done.

The hollow body 10 , which are each designed to enclose a hand fitting and also handle-shaped elements 14 can also be used as a stand-alone device.

These represent a small, medium or large hollow body 10 (Bag) with circumferentially arranged holes or handle-shaped elements 14 (annular bulge) and / or typically at least one non-attached, loose elastic, elongated connecting element 12 (Tape). Thus, strengthening exercises of the right or left hand, lower leg and / or thigh or also the right or left foot, lower leg and / or thigh can be performed.

7 shows a further preferred embodiments according to measure [3] of the invention. In 7a is a user in a front view, in 7b shown in a rear view. The device shown comprises one of the 3 and 4 known hollow body, which is slipped over the head of the user. The belt 20 or the connecting element 12 , which serve as a chin strap, have a handle-shaped element 14 on. By this, or the belt 20 is an elastic ring 18 threaded. The elastic ring 18 is with more elastic rings 18 typically connected in an interlocking manner similar to chain links. Two rings 18 each enclose an arm in the shoulder area. Two rings 18 each encloses one leg in the pelvic area, followed by two more rings 18 connect to a vertical stacked rings 18 manufacture. Typically, all rings 18 elastic, only the rings 18 for the thighs (in the groin area) have a lower compliance (usually these are made of a textile) in order to increase their dimensional stability during use. Alternatively, instead of the rings 18 for the thighs in the groin area (belt-like, less elastic) straps 20 are used, which in particular openable and closable and / or (length) are adjustable.

The device constitutes a hollow body 10 (Bag) in "head-size" with circumferentially arranged holes or at least one handle-shaped element 14 (annular bulge). These are from the user in front and / or behind with tangled rings 18 (especially with tubular cross-section) connected. Are the rings 18 Arranged in front, strengthening exercises of the head musculature, the neck, trunk and belly can be performed. Are the rings 18 At the back, strengthening exercises of the head musculature, the neck and the back can be done.

One of the embodiment according to 7 similar embodiment shows 8th , This represents a further preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention. The embodiment according to FIG 8th differs from the embodiment according to 7 by the following features: the rings 18 this time do not form a common middle strand, but run right and left of the user from the hollow body 10 downward. They wrap around the arms in the shoulder area and the legs in the hip area (resp.

Groin area), the rings 18 in the hip area a lower compliance than the other rings 18 have (usually these are made of a textile). Alternatively, instead of the rings 18 for the thighs in the groin area (belt-like, less elastic) straps 20 are used, which in particular openable and closable and / or (length) are adjustable.

The device constitutes a hollow body 10 (Bag) in "head size" with circumferentially arranged holes or at least one handle-shaped element 14 (Annular bulge). These are from the user side right and left with entwined rings 18 (especially with tubular cross-section) connected. Thus, strengthening exercises of the head muscles, the neck and the trunk can be performed on the left and right sides.

To carry out exercises with devices in which z. Eg rings 18 Rest against the body and rub against it or push between the rings 18 and padding, in particular foam padding (eg a foam layer) may be provided to the body.

9 shows a preferred embodiment according to measure [6] of the invention. The hollow body 10 is trained, z. B. wrapping a stump of a partially amputated arm or leg fitting. The hollow body 10 has elongated bulges extending away from the hollow body 22 on.

In other words, it is a small, medium or large hollow body 10 (Bag) shown with one or more circumferentially arranged, open or closed bulges 22 (extended tips). This serves z. B. to strengthen the hand, forearm or upper arm right and / or left. Furthermore, this z. B. to strengthen the foot, lower leg or thigh right and / or left.

The re 9 described embodiment can also be used as an alternative to 5 be seen.

10 shows a further preferred embodiment according to measure [3] of the invention. The hollow body 10 is adapted to envelop a hand fitting, the individual fingers are each wrapped separately. This is realized in such a way that, in the case of a hand inserted into the hollow body, the individual bulges enveloping the fingers are formed 22 the individual fingers skin encase (ie the same size and shape as the individual fingers have) or have a length of at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times the fingers. In addition, the hollow body 10 handle-shaped elements 14 also at the tips of the enveloping bulges 22 (the finger). Moreover, the device has elongate, elastic connecting elements 12 on which with the handle-shaped elements 14 can be connected.

The hollow body 10 (small) can be used as a finger glove with open or closed bulges 22 (extended peaks). This can in particular by means of completely arranged, handle-shaped elements 14 (annular bulges) with elastic connecting elements 12 (Tapes) are connected. Alternatively, the elastic connecting elements 12 also directly with the hollow body 10 be connected, which then typically the handle-shaped elements 14 can be omitted. In addition to the already known versions for one hand this time also on the bulges 22 be pulled to strengthen the fingers individually. So it can be a hand and a forearm left and / or right strengthened.

11 shows a further preferred embodiments according to measure [3] of the invention. This shows a hollow body 10 which is different from 10 differ in that it is designed to envelop a foot fitting while the individual toes are each wrapped separately. This is realized in such a way that with a foot inserted into the hollow body, the individual bulges enveloping the toes 22 The individual toes skin encase (ie the same size and shape as the individual toes have) or a length of at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times the toes. In addition, the hollow body 10 handle-shaped elements 14 also at the tips of the enveloping bulges 22 (ie the toes). Moreover, the device has elongate, elastic connecting elements 12 on which with the handle-shaped elements 14 can be connected.

The hollow body 10 (small) can be used as (toe) sock with open or closed bulges 22 (extended peaks). In addition to the already known designs for a foot, this time also on the bulges 22 be pulled to strengthen the toes individually. So it can be a left foot and a lower leg and / or right strengthened.

12 shows a preferred embodiment according to measure [7] of the invention. The hollow body 10 is designed to envelop an oral area together with the chin of a wearer. In addition, the device comprises holding elements 24 for fastening the hollow body 10 on both ears of the wearer. The holding elements 24 can also with at least one elongated elastic connecting element 12 be combined, which can be stretched over the back of the head. Alternatively, the retaining element 24 also omitted and at least one elongated, elastic connecting elements 12 be used. The hollow body 10 includes outwardly directed, tongue-shaped protrusions 23 in which a tongue tip of the wearer is pluggable, so that the tongue tip and further in the bulges 23 Pressing the tongue, the entire tongue protruding from the mouth of the tongue tip-shaped bulges 23 of the hollow body 10 wrapped tightly.

In other words, it is a hollow body 10 as a kind of "mouthguard", typically made of latex, which also covers the lower jaw. This has a variety of tongue-shaped bulges 23 on. Thus, the (entire) tongue and (lower) jaw muscles can be trained. This is done by placing the tongue tip in the bulges 23 and in it against the resistance of the hollow body 10 emotional. In addition, the lower jaw can be strengthened by this within the hollow body 10 opened and closed. Slippage is caused by the retaining elements 24 typically prevents straps or loops.

13 shows different cross-sections of the elastic, elongated fasteners 12 and the rings 18 , They are elastic, elongated fasteners 12 with different cross sections. In 13a is a round cross section, in 13b a quadrangular cross section and in 13c a triangular cross-section shown. 13d shows a shape of an elastic bath (typically thin and wide). 13e to 13g again show cross sections with a round (e), quadrangular (f) and triangular (g) outer contour, but these are made hollow. Such elongated, elastic connecting elements 12 or rings 18 are typically referred to as "tubes". The square cross-sections have the advantage that they do not roll so easily in the exercises on the body. These cross sections can be used in principle for all devices described above and below.

14 shows preferred embodiments according to measure [5] of the invention. 14a shows a one-sided open hollow body 10 , which with a resilient, elongated connecting element 12 connected is. With the connecting element 12 are again rings 18 connected.

14b is different 14a in that the device shown now has two connecting elements 12 comprising, which on opposite sides of the hollow body 10 and the rings 18 are arranged and connected to these.

So there are one or two fasteners 12 (eg bands) through the hollow body 10 (Bags) and rings 18 (Loops, typically looped tubes) connected. Usage is achieved by slipping the device over both arms or legs of a user until their feet or hands are in the hollow body 10 are possible. The Rings 18 surround the two forearms and / or upper arms or the two lower legs and / or thighs. For example, by moving apart of the pairs introduced limbs, the hands in the hollow body 10 and also the other limbs are trained.

15 shows further preferred embodiments according to measure [5] of the invention. 15a differs from 14a in that the rings 18 with one more ring each 18 interlocking (similar chain links) are connected.

15b differs from 14b also in that the rings 18 with one more ring each 18 interlocking (similar chain links) are connected. The two elastic, elongated connecting elements 12 are each with a ring 18 connected.

Following are further training devices presented:
16 shows a hollow body open on one side 10 , Alternatively, the hollow body 10 also with an opening 15 begin and end so that it is open on both sides. The hollow body 10 has the shape of a pacifier, and can be fixed with the teeth by biting. The elongated extension 25 can be placed in the right and / or left corner of the mouth. By pulling on the elongated extension 25 The (kiss) mouth muscles in the mouth opening area, the jaw and head musculature can be strengthened. In addition, by a back and forth movement of the lower jaw on the bitten hollow body 10 opposite, bitten lateral surfaces of the hollow body 10 slide on each other.

17 shows a device (similar 12 the parent application) comprising an openable, closable and adjustable strap 20 , which with several rings 18 interlocking connected. With the rings 18 is each another ring 18 interlinked. The belt 20 can be strapped around a tree. At the rings 18 can be pulled for training purposes. The belt 20 is typically less yielding than the rings 18 , Typically, the compliance of the belt is 20 at most 0.5 times a yielding of the rings 18 ,

18 shows an elastic skirt (analog 13 the parent application), which a plurality of elastic, elongated connecting elements 12 includes. The skirt can be worn by a user. For example, by moving the legs exercises can be performed.

19 shows a lip gripper. This includes a foil 26 in the form shown with holes arranged around and loosely elastic, elongated fasteners 12 (Bands), which can be fixed to the holes. This allows the (smile) muscles in the mouth opening area to be trained at the top, bottom, right and / or left.

20 shows another innovative way to strengthen the facial, especially the upper jaw and / or cheek muscles. These are (facial) weights 28 using double-sided adhesive films 30 glued into the face of a user. The adhesive films 30 conveniently have an outline corresponding to that of the weights 28 on the surface to be bonded. For example, by tensing the cheeks are the weights 28 moved up and strengthened the cheek muscles.

The 21 to 28 also show further, already discussed in the parent application arrangements of elastic, elongated fasteners 12 , Wrestling 18 and hollow bodies 10 , The devices shown can also be equipped with short hollow bodies that are open on both sides 12 be executed. The elastic, elongated fasteners 12 and rings 18 In addition to the main application, all cross sections can now also be selected 13 exhibit.

So shows 21 a ring 18 and 22 two interlocking (nested) rings 18 , The Rings 18 engage each other in such a way that the rings 18 mesh according to two chain links.

Two or more, interlocking (intertwined) rings 18 (Especially with tubular cross section or loops) can also be used as a standalone device and in particular with other rings 18 interlock and for exercises z. As the chest and the thoracic spine. These can also be used with a hollow body 10 for use on the head ( 3 . 4 ), especially with the belt 20 of the hollow body 10 ( 4 ) get connected. The connection is made in particular via (belt-like) belts 20 , which are left and right on the hollow body 10 for the head through the recesses 16 (Holes) or handle-shaped element 14 (Bulges) let draw. The belts 20 In particular, it is possible to open and close not only at one but at several points, thereby making them accessible to the hollow body 10 are formed annular. The belts 20 thus can the interlocking rings 18 interlocking record. The thereby on the hollow body 10 attached, interlocking rings 18 The arms can wrap around the shoulder area, causing the arms over the rings 18 and the hollow body 10 are connected to the head. This allows training of the chest muscles and neck muscles under resistance.

23 shows two rings 18 , which with an elastic, elongated connecting element 12 are connected. This version is also particularly suitable for partner exercises or for practicing the cloister.

24a shows several rings 18 , which with an elastic, elongated connecting element 12 are connected. The number of rings depends on the limbs to be trained 18 , The Rings 18 can according to 24b also with two elastic, elongated connecting elements 12 be connected.

25a shows several interlocking (nested) rings 18 which again with at least one elastic, elongated connecting element 12 are connected. In 25b again are the interlocking (nested) rings 18 between two connecting elements 12 arranged.

26 shows several rings 18 (similar 17 ), which by means of a common, another ring 18 are interconnected.

27 shows a device containing several small or medium-sized hollow body 10 and one, with the hollow bodies 10 connected, elastic, elongated binding element 12 includes.

Moreover, in 28 a device shown which two small, medium or large one-sided open hollow body 10 (Bags), which with between the hollow bodies 10 arranged, elastic, elongated connecting elements 12 (typically four) are connected. The openings 15 the hollow body 10 may be provided on the same side (in parallel) of the device as shown, or alternatively (not shown) on opposite sides of the device (ie opposite). These are typically used for training both hands, forearms and / or upper arms. Furthermore, these can also be used to train both feet, lower legs and / or thighs.

29 shows in a preferred embodiment according to measure [8] a (open on one side) hollow body 10 wherein the at least one body part to be trained is a hand. The hand was through the opening 15 of the hollow body 10 introduced. The hollow body 10 At least the hand encloses at this fitting (in addition, the hollow body can also cover other parts of the arm). As shown, the fingers of the hand are wrapped together. As a result, the individual fingers are not through the hollow body 10 separated from each other. The apparent gap between the hollow body 10 and the hand is due to the representability, typically eliminates this. Similarly, the hollow body 10 also wrap both hands, one foot or both feet against them.

During use or during operation of the device, part of the at least one body part to be trained is typically placed against the hollow body 10 pressed, especially during other parts of the at least one body part to be trained the hollow body 10 push in an opposite direction or hold it in the original position. Typically, the part and the other parts are fingers or toes. Alternatively, a part of the at least one body part to be trained or the entire body part against the hollow body 10 are pressed while by external holding forces of the hollow body 10 is pulled in an opposite direction or kept in position. Typically, the hollow body 10 formed in the region of the opening loosely enveloping, so that air between the hollow body 10 and the wrapped body part in the hollow body 10 can flow in. As a result, the formation of a negative pressure in the hollow body during training 10 avoided.

30 and 31 show a jaw trainer. This comprises a typically rectangular foil 34 , z. B. latex, which in the middle (the longer side) is folded or foldable. In addition, the jaw trainer includes a channel 32 through which at least one band 36 (eg made of latex) or another elastic, elongated connecting element 12 runs. At least one band 36 serves to fix the foil 34 between the corners of the mouth 44 a user, the slide 34 once folded. The at least one band 36 runs around the back of the head or over the vertex. The foil 34 will hand over the chin 38 pulled by the user and against the resistance of the hand-held slide 34 The musculature of the lower jaw can be strengthened.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

elastic hollow body

12

elastic, elongated connecting element

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handle-shaped element

16

recess

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ring

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belt

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elongated bulges

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tongue-shaped bulges

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retaining elements

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elongated extension

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foil

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weights

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double-sided adhesive film

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channel

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foil

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tape

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chin

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upper lip

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bottom lip

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mouth

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102011106299 [0002, 0004, 0027, 0051]

Claims (10)

Device for exercising the musculature of at least part of the human body, comprising at least one hollow body which is open elastically, unilaterally or on both sides ( 10 ), which is adapted to the at least one body part to be trained in terms of its size and shape so that it encloses at least the at least one body part to be trained on this, according to DE 10 2011 106 299.1 characterized in that [1] the at least one to be trained Body part comprises or is a hand, the hollow body ( 10 ) in its interior a separating element ( 12 ) and the hand is wrapped in at least this fitting, that at one, in the hollow body ( 10 ) an area for receiving the thumb of the hand is physically separated from an area for joint reception of the remaining fingers; or [2] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or are both hands and both feet and the device comprises four of the hollow bodies ( 10 ) and elastic, elongated connecting elements ( 12 ), wherein in a übergestreiften state, two of the hollow body ( 10 ) envelop each one hand at this fitting and two of the hollow body ( 10 ) envelop one foot at this adjacent and at least one elastic, elongated connecting element ( 12 ) the two, the feet enveloping hollow body ( 10 ) and the two, the hands enveloping hollow body ( 10 ), an elastic, elongated connecting element ( 12 ), the right foot enveloping hollow body ( 10 ) with the, the right hand enveloping hollow body ( 10 ) and an elastic, elongate connecting element ( 12 ), the left foot enveloping hollow body ( 10 ) with the, the left hand enveloping hollow body ( 10 ) connects; or [3] the hollow body ( 10 ) on its outer lateral surface handle-shaped elements ( 14 ), Loops or recesses ( 16 ) for passing elastic, elongated connecting elements ( 12 ) having; or [4] the hollow body ( 10 ) on its outer circumferential surface at least one elastic, elongated connecting element ( 12 ), such that at least one end of the connecting element ( 12 ) of the hollow body ( 10 ) freely protrudes; or [5] the device further comprises at least one elastic, elongated connecting element ( 12 ) and elastic rings ( 18 ) or hollow bodies open on both sides ( 10 ), wherein the at least one connecting element ( 12 ) at one of its ends with the hollow body ( 10 ) and the rings ( 18 ) or the hollow bodies open on both sides ( 10 ) with the at least one connecting element ( 12 ) are connected; or [6] the at least one hollow body open on one side ( 10 ), elongated from the hollow body ( 10 ) extending lobes ( 22 ), wherein at least one bulge ( 22 ) substantially in the axial direction of the opening ( 15 ) and at least two bulges ( 22 ) in opposite, substantially radial directions of the opening ( 11 ) extend; or [7] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or comprises an oral area with chin and tongue, and the hollow body ( 10 ) is adapted to envelop at least the mouth part together with the chin of a wearer to these adjacent, wherein the device with the hollow body ( 10 ) connected holding elements ( 24 ) for fastening the hollow body ( 10 ) at both ears of the wearer or at least one, with the hollow body ( 10 ) connected, elastic, elongated connecting element ( 12 ) for fastening the hollow body ( 10 ) at the head of the wearer and the hollow body ( 10 ) outwardly directed, tongue-shaped bulges ( 23 ), in which a tongue tip of the wearer can be plugged, so that in the bulges ( 23 ) tongue pushed at least the tongue tip of the tongue-shaped protrusions ( 23 ) of the hollow body ( 10 ) is enveloped adjacent; and / or [8] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a hand and the hollow body ( 10 ) at one, in the hollow body ( 10 ) inserted hand at least the hand, adjacent to this and their fingers wrapped together; and / or [9] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both hands and the hollow body ( 10 ), into the hollow body ( 10 ) introduced hands at least the two hands, adjacent to these and their fingers wrapped together; and / or [10] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a foot and the hollow body ( 10 ) at one, in the hollow body ( 10 ) introduced foot at least the foot, this adjacent and his toes wrapped together; and / or [11] the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both feet and the hollow body ( 10 ) in the hollow body ( 10 ) introduced feet, at least the two feet to these fitting and their toes wrapped together. The device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a hand, preferably a hand and a forearm, in particular a hand, a forearm and an upper arm. The device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both hands, preferably both hands and both forearms, in particular both hands, both forearms and both upper arms. The device of claim 1, wherein the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a foot, preferably a foot and a lower leg, in particular a foot, a lower leg and a thigh. The device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is both feet, preferably both feet and both lower legs, in particular both feet, both lower legs and both thighs. Apparatus according to claim 2 or 4, wherein the at least one body part to be trained comprises or is a hand or a foot and the hollow body ( 10 ) with an inserted hand or an inserted foot, the hand or the foot wrapped in this fitting so that the individual fingers or toes are each wrapped separately, such that the individual, the fingers or toes enveloping areas skin the individual fingers or toes skin or have a length of at least 1.5 times, preferably at least 2 times, the respective fingers or toes. Device according to claim 1 [3], wherein the body part to be trained comprises or is a head region and the hollow body (FIG. 10 ) is adapted to envelop substantially the upper half of the head adjacent thereto. Device comprising a hollow body ( 10 ) according to claim 7, two of the hollow bodies ( 10 ) according to claim 1 [3] and claim 2 and an elastic, elongated connecting element ( 12 ), which by the handle-shaped elements ( 14 ), Loops or recesses ( 16 ) of the three hollow bodies ( 10 ) is feasible, such that the hollow body ( 10 ) according to claim 7 between the other two hollow bodies ( 10 ) can be arranged, wherein the hollow body ( 10 ) with the connecting element ( 12 ) are frictionally connected. Device according to one of claims 7 or 8, wherein the hollow body ( 10 ) an elongate, elastic connecting element ( 12 ) or a particular adjustable, openable and closable belt ( 20 ), such that in a state in which the hollow body ( 10 ) is slipped over the upper half of the head, the connecting element ( 12 ) or the belt ( 20 ) as a chinstrap for fastening the hollow body ( 10 ) is formed on the head. Apparatus according to claim 7 or 9, further comprising a plurality of intermeshing rings ( 18 ), which with the handle-shaped elements ( 14 ) Loops, recesses ( 16 ), the elongated elastic connecting element ( 12 ) or the belt ( 20 ) of the hollow body ( 10 ) are connected or connectable, wherein in a tightened state of the device, the arms and legs in a boundary region to the fuselage of one ring ( 18 ) of the device are enclosed.

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