DE202006011024U1 - Adapter for a Nordic walking stick used for exercising the leg and upper arm muscles comprises a base body for detachedly connecting to the stick and a fixing element for fixing to a training device - Google Patents

Abstract

Adapter comprises a base body (10) for detachedly connecting to a Nordic walking stick (2) and a fixing element (3) for fixing to a training device (4). Preferred Features: The training device is a flat band made from rubber. The base body is clipped to the stick. The base body has a property for receiving different diameters of stick. The base body and the fixing element are made from one piece.

Description

Technical area

The The invention relates to an adapter device for sticks, in particular Nordic walking sticks.

State of the art

Sports, where sticks, especially Nordic Walking poles, are used in addition to training the leg muscles also for training the upper arm muscles. To this upper body workout To intensify, you can use before or after the running strength strengthening exercises to execute the stick. An effective way to do these strengthening exercises shape, is the help of a rubber band. This rubber band is knotted or glued shoulder-to-shoulder on a stick so that the combination of stick and rubber band results in an expander, with which various training exercises are feasible.

Presentation of the invention

The The object of the invention is to provide an adapter device, so that by combining exercise equipment with the stick a new one exerciser can be produced.

The Task is solved by in that the adapter device can be firmly and / or detachably connected to the floor is and the adapter device comprises a fixing element for exercise equipment.

core The invention is thus an adapter device according to the invention in such a way to design that selected training equipment with a stick, for example a ski pole, walking stick or Nordic walking stick detachably connectable in a simple and preferably also fast manner are, so that two training devices, namely the ski, hiking or Nordic walking stick and another training device a new one exerciser results.

The Adapter device provides to provide a clamping element, which can record a rubbery band. This is it for the user possible, to a ski, hiking or Nordic walking stick the adapter device according to the invention to attach and clamp the appropriate rubber band. Thereby can Stretching and strengthening exercises together be done with the stick and the elastic band.

It is also conceivable, partner exercises perform, in which a further floor can be attached to the adapter device according to the invention is. Also exercises are conceivable in the form that on one floor two or more Adapter devices are attachable.

The inventive adapter device records characterized by their long-term use of the ski, hiking and or Nordic walking poles can remain attached to the floor itself, as they move through very light weight, so that the user the attached adapter device hardly by the movement of the sticks perceives.

The additional Exerciser, For example, an elastic rubber band can be carried in a bag or already directly on the adapter device over the Clamping element to be clamped.

By a preferably formed clip device, it is possible, the Adapter device according to the invention to any kind of stick, for example, ski, hiking or Nordic walking stick but also on a branch or other stick-like Attach structures and from there without the use of tools to solve. The condition is that at least one frictional connection between the adapter device and stick is present. additional Tools, such as a clamping screw, a clamping clamp lock or a clip-like training (bias by appropriate design of the plastic) are conceivable.

Provided the difference between the different diameters of the individual poles is too large, are adapter elements provided, which can be introduced in the clips. Reduce this then the diameter to be absorbed, allowing a wide bandwidth on sticks is usable, to which the adapter device is attachable.

A Another preferred embodiment of inventive adapter device provides that within the adapter device a storage unit is available. This storage unit has the option on that these little items such as For example, a car key, but also replacement foot parts especially for Nordic walking poles can accommodate, so for the user of the adapter device, the benefits show that no more bags or similar facilities needed become.

A preferred form of the adapter device provides that the clamping element is arranged very close to the circumference of the respective floor. This avoids that a corresponding tilting moment arises and thereby the advantage is achieved that the user has the feeling that no additional weight is attached to his stick.

Preferably the adapter device is integrally formed, d. H. adapter element and clamping element form an integral part. The clamping element itself is provided with a film hinge, wherein the clamping via preferably a wide line or area he follows. This will ensure that a sufficient clamping force, especially when using rubber-elastic bands is reached.

A additional Formation of the adapter device is that this with additional Reflectors are provided or alternatively that the plastic part injected with reflective agents. This results in the advantage for the user that he is also in the dark while exercising his athletic activity clearly seen by every third party. By the movement of the reflector will be an extra Attention to him.

A another embodiment provides that in place of or in addition to the reflectors light elements available. By attaching light emitting diodes (LED) with a small power supply unit is provided an effective lighting means, that the adapter device additional But also assigns increased security for the user in traffic when exercising of his sport.

A preferred embodiment the adapter device with light provides that in place or additionally for energy supply in the form of batteries and accumulators an element is present, by means of the executed movements through and moving the corresponding stick's energy is generated. This can, for example, by swinging back and forth of a magnet done within a magnetic field.

Thereby is guaranteed that not or not exclusively Energy for the lighting is pulled out of the batteries or rechargeable batteries. This will a longer one Lifetime reached.

Further can be provided, the adapter device according to the invention also for example on tent poles or on boat railings or else in water sports to be set. The adapter device is suitable everywhere, in the places are provided at the round in cross section or square profiles. By trapping a training device, such as a rubber-elastic Bandes are then appropriate stretching and strengthening exercises in a very simple way and feasible. Due to the compact design of both the training device as well the adapter device according to the invention Is it possible, that the user for the training purposes relevant aids in a simple way and Way pack or can stow.

Further advantageous embodiments will become apparent from the following drawings, Description and the claims out.

Short description of drawings

It demonstrate:

1 a perspective view of an adapter device according to the invention, which is connected to a stick;

2 a perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention in the open state;

3 a perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention in the open state and a training device;

4 a perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention in the closed state and a training device;

5 : A perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention in the closed state and a training device.

Description of an embodiment

In 1 is a perspective view of an adapter device according to the invention 1 shown. The adapter device 1 is fixed or detachable with a stick 2 connected. As a stick 2 is conceivable, as well as in 1 a Nordic walking stick, which is preferably telescopic. Alternatively, however, any stock-like training may be provided, to which the adapter device according to the invention 1 is adaptable. For example, ski poles, hiking poles but also other tubular or rectangular cross-section rods are selected, where the adapter device according to the invention 1 is adaptable. In 1 are two adapter devices 1 with the stick 2 connected. About the adapter devices 1 are training equipment with the stick 2 combined. In the 1 illustrated adapter device 1 is shown in the closed state.

In 2 is a perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention 1 which with the stick 2 is shown. The adapter device 1 includes a fixing element 3 with which training devices can be connected and fixed. The adapter device 1 is shown in the open state. In this condition training equipment can be recorded. The fixing element shown here 3 includes a latching element 3.1 and a clamping element 3.2 with a catch 3.3 at the free end.

The adapter device 1 additionally has a basic body 10 on, in the cross-section the approximate dimensions of the circumference 11 of the stick 2 having. On the in the clamping element 3.2 opposite side is a clamping device 12 provided, for example by means of screws 13 a positive and positive connection to the circumference 11 of the stick 2 can be achieved. Conceivable are many versions of such a clamp connection, all embodiments have the goal of the adapter device 1 force and preferably also form-fitting on the circumference 11 of the stick 2 to install. The illustrated fixing element 3 comprises, as already stated, a clamping element 3.2 that has a movie hinge 14 with the main body 10 the adapter device 1 connected is. The movie hinge 14 brings with it the property that the clamping element 3.2 in and against the arrow direction 5 can be pivoted and in a closed position, such as in 1 is shown, can be positioned so that the strip-like clamping element 3.2 on a bar 16 preferably integral with the base body 10 connected, comes to rest. So that a corresponding clamping action on the one of the object between the clamping element 3.2 and the bar 16 is achieved, is a locking element 3.1 provided that from the already described locking element 3.1 and the latch 3.3 in the closed state of the clamping element 3.2 co-operate.

In 3 is a perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention 1 which with the stick 2 is shown. Into the adapter device 1 is a training device 4 inserted, wherein the adapter device 1 in the open state, ie open clamping element 3.2 , is shown. The training device 4 is for example a flat rubber band. To the adapter device 1 From the open to the closed state, the clamping element 3.2 in the direction of the arrow 5 moves, so that the latch 3.3 of the clamping element 3.2 with the locking element 3.1 connects and achieves a traction.

In 4 is a perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention 1 according to 3 shown. The adapter device 1 is in the closed state, ie clamping element 3.2 is with the locking element 3.1 connected, shown. In this condition is the training device 4 with the adapter device 1 and therefore also with the stick 2 connected. The clamped flat rubber band is thus now stationary, positive and non-positive with the stick 2 connected.

This allows different workouts to be done with the rubber band without the rubber band itself on the stick 2 slipped back and forth.

In 5 is a perspective view of the adapter device according to the invention 1 in connection with the stick 2 and the exerciser 4 shown. In this illustrated arrangement is the stick 2 by combining with the rubber band a training device 4 in the form of an expander. The adapter devices 1 are, for example, about shoulder width on the floor 2 spaced to achieve an optimal training result.

Ways to execute the invention

In a further embodiment the invention, the adapter device is designed such that via a Adapter device several, even different, exercise equipment with a Stock can be combined. This offers the advantage of being out of concurrent Combination of several sticks, the above several training devices several people can be integrated into training exercises. The resulting from the combination of several sticks and several training devices new training equipment also provide a basis for new training exercises.

ever according to the type of training device to be combined, the adapter device and / or the fixing element in the geometric design or be formed differently in the material.

Claims (10)

Adapter device for attachment to ski, hiking and Nordic Walking poles, consisting of a basic body ( 10 ) detachable to a stick, walking stick or Nordic walking stick ( 2 ) is attachable and - a fixing element ( 3 ) for releasably attaching a training device ( 4 ). Adapter device according to claim 1, characterized in that the training device ( 4 ) is a flat band. Adapter device according to claim 2, characterized in that that the flat band is rubbery. Adapter device according to claim 1, characterized in that the basic body ( 10 ) at one Floor ( 2 ) is clipped. Adapter device according to claim 1, characterized in that the basic body ( 10 ) has the property of different diameter of the stick ( 2 ). Adapter device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that basic body ( 10 ) and fixing element ( 3 ) are integrally formed. Adapter device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter device ( 1 ) has a storage element for receiving keys or similar small objects. Adapter device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter device ( 1 ) comprises a reflector. Adapter device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adapter device ( 1 ) comprises a light in the form of a light emitting diode and a power supply unit. Adapter device according to claim 9, characterized that the power supply unit is achieved by movement.