DE20111862U1 - Exercise device - Google Patents

Description

18.07.01 DEVICE FOR PHYSICAL EXERCISES

In most existing training equipment, resistance is generated by weights, springs, rubber elements or other technical devices; the training is carried out alone. This type of training is not appealing to many target groups. It is monotonous and entirely focused on the individual; the social experience and variety of training fall by the wayside.
To counteract this trend, a device was developed that allows at least two partners to train together using a rigid connecting rocker. This allows both partners to be given eccentric and concentric training stimuli at the same time, based on the desmodromic principle. At the same time, the partners can also play with each other and experiment with new forms of movement and application.

The device can be used in fitness studios, schools, hotels and clubs, but also in private areas.

The invention relates to a device for physical exercises on which two partners can train simultaneously by mutually generating resistance.

The state of the art is a partner training device on which the two partners can generate mutual resistance via a rope guided by a pulley {Ob ^"IQ^O &bgr;*5&Aacgr;&Iacgr; ).

However, with this arrangement, only tensile forces can be transferred. Most of the classic strength training exercises in which you press against resistance (bench presses, squats, etc.) cannot therefore be carried out using this principle. Desmodromic training, a combination of eccentric and concentric loads, is also not possible. The possibilities for creative "playing" with your partner and the equipment are also severely limited.

The task is to develop a device for physical exercises in which the resistance is generated by _p ^e A ^nei J partner

and through which tensile and compressive forces can be transmitted simultaneously.

This object is achieved by the characterizing features of claim 1.

By using a seesaw as a double lever, both tensile and compressive forces can be transmitted. The height adjustment of the seesaw also allows all imaginable types of exercises to be carried out by partners of different sizes.

Further embodiments are:

- The use of a second seesaw (protection claim 2), which further increases the variety of exercises and also makes balance training possible.

- The division of the upper (claim 4) and/or the lower (claim 5) seesaw, whereby the halves of the body can be trained individually or alternately.

- The coupling of these two seesaws (protection claim 6), for example by means of a tube, so that additional grip options are created. The device can also be used as a gymnastic device (seesaw bar)

- Adjustability of the two partial rockers (protection claim 7) in order to be able to better adapt the width to the anthometry of the athletes and to the types of exercise.

- A locking option for the two rockers (protection claim 10), so that even in a design with two rockers, only one can be used for training.

- The length of the rockers can be adjusted (protection claim H)/ to better adapt the device to athletes of different sizes.

- The use of adjustable handles (claims 12 and 13) which allow the device to be

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can be adapted to ergonomically and biomechanically sensible forms of movement.

- The use of adjustable foot fixation rests, through which tensile forces can also be applied to the second rocker and the device can also be better adapted to the ergonomically and biomechanically sensible forms of movement.

- The use of tensile, compressive or rotational resistance elements (for example springs, claims 16 to 18), by means of which the device can also be used by one person.

An embodiment of the invention is shown in Fig. 1. It shows the frame (I) in which the height-adjustable rockers 1 (2) and 2 (3) are rotatably mounted via the axes (4, 5). Both rockers are split in the embodiment, but can be coupled via a connecting element (6).

As an example of how to use it, the two partners stand on the two opposite ends of the lower seesaw (3) and grasp the upper seesaw (2) with their hands. While one partner pushes the upper seesaw upwards, the other partner holds it against it, creating resistance. Since the eccentric muscle strength is greater than the concentric, the partner can adjust the resistance well; differences in strength between the partners can also be compensated in this way. Differences in strength can also be compensated by the partners standing at different distances from the pivot point and thus using a lever arm of different lengths. The size can be further adjusted by tilting the locked seesaw.

Claims (18)

1. Device for physical exercises, comprising a frame on which at least one rocker is arranged, which can be pivoted about an axis arranged on the frame, characterized in that the axis is height-adjustable. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a second height-adjustable axis is arranged on the frame below the first axis, on which at least one rocker is pivotably arranged. 3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and the second axes are arranged parallel and one above the other. 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two rockers can be freely pivoted relative to one another about the first axis. 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two rockers can be freely pivoted relative to one another about the second axis. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjacent rockers, each of which can be freely pivoted relative to one another about an axis, can be coupled to one another so that they can only be pivoted together. 7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjacent rockers are adjustable in width. 8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second axis is arranged so as to be height adjustable. 9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the axes can be mounted at different heights in the frame. 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rockers can be locked individually so that they can no longer pivot about an axis. 11. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rockers are adjustable in length. 12. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the upper pair of rockers has handles. 13. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handles on the rockers are adjustable. 14. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower pair of rockers has foot fixing catches. 15. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the foot fixing catches on the rockers are adjustable. 16. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on one side of the two superimposed axes, the superimposed rockers are connected to one another via tension or compression resistance elements. 17. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the rockers is connected to the floor or the frame via tensile or compressive or rotational resistance elements. 18. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tensile, compressive or rotational resistance elements are springs.