DE202007003852U1 - Training device for use by sportsman, has pendulum body attached to attachment unit by pendulum rope, and electronic unit arranged in attachment unit and formed as supporting and/or training and/or monitoring unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has an attachment unit e.g. head band (1) or a head-extremity attachment unit, for attachment in a human body, and a pendulum body (3) attached to the attachment unit by a pendulum rope (2). An electronic unit (11) is arranged in the attachment unit and is formed as a supporting and/or training and/or monitoring unit. An earphone (12) and a sensor (13) are attached to the electronic unit. The body is attached to the rope in an exchangeable manner, where a detachable connection e.g. clip connection is provided for connecting the body and the rope.

Description

The The invention relates to a training device with a fastening means for fixing to the human body, for example, a headband, a cap, or the like head / limb attachment means, and with one over a pendulum line connected to the fastener pendulum body.

Such a training device is in the DE 20 2006 000 584 U1 described. The advantage of the known training devices is that they are ultimately mobile and can be used almost anywhere. This means that an athlete is not bound to a specific location and can, for example, also exercise outside with the training device in question. The training is essentially the same as boxing with a punching ball or sandbag. However, the possibilities of use are not limited to this, but other sports and athletes can also work with the training device in question, for example kickboxers or even tennis players or table tennis players.

The known exercise device has basically proven, However, it is limited in terms of its uses. Here The invention aims to remedy this.

Of the Invention is the technical problem underlying a training device of the beginning so described further development that the possible uses are expanded, in particular the applying athlete with additional information is supplied and / or maintained and / or his training monitoring experiences.

to solution This technical problem is a generic training device in the frame the invention characterized in that on and / or in the fastening means additionally an electronic unit is arranged.

Around facilitate attachment to and / or in the fastener or to favor it is proven if the electronics unit has approximately credit card size. Mostly it is a check card-sized slot for one in the fastening means existing receiving slot. Of course you can the electronic unit also integrated directly into the fastener become. For this purpose, the fastener or headband at least be partially tubular, wherein the electronic unit fits inside the tube.

Also a replaceable connection of the electronics unit to the fastener from the outside is conceivable, for. B. by means of a clip or Velcro.

Provided the fastener as, for example, elastic headband accomplished is and otherwise it has been proven, if the electronics unit also over has a flexible shape, for example, on a flexible (conductor) film having arranged electronic components. As a result, the questionable Electronic unit flexibly adapt to the particular physical characteristics of the wearer. In this context, it is also particularly advantageous if the electronic components on the surface the question in question (trace) foil are arranged and contacted here become. D. h., In the electronic components is advantageous to so-called SMD (Surface Mounted Device) components.

The is of particular importance, as the fastener in question or headband can not be attached only to the head of a wearer. Rather as a fastener can also be such for the extremities or

Limbs of the body be used. Then it is a bracelet or leg band. As a rule, however, the human head is used to hold the Fastener used so that it is mainly a head fastener is. This can of course be executed in the form of a cap, for example in an already worn in the boxing cap be integrated or be formed as such.

at the electronics unit is preferably an entertainment and / or instruction and / or monitoring device. The former Variant provides, the exercising athlete with entertainment about, for example to supply headphones connected to the electronics unit, among others with music, radio plays etc. Then like the electronics unit as a music player, for example built-in permanent memory, in particular MP3 player to be executed.

The second variant draws on similar hardware components with the difference that the athlete is additionally instructed during his training. Here it is additionally conceivable that not only stored instructions are used, but the electronics unit additionally or additionally has a receiver in order to transmit commands issued by a transmitter on the part of a higher-level trainer to the athlete. That is, in this case, the electronic unit including the receiver or the receiving unit receives the external signals from a transmitter to the athlete. This can usually be wireless but also wired In any case, acoustical problems in the transmission of training instructions, commands or the like are thereby effectively bypassed or eliminated.

Finally busy the third variant with the ability the electronics unit, single or multiple human body functions to monitor. In the simplest case, this may include the pulse rate, but also the oxygen content in the blood etc. Then the corresponding electronics unit Sensors connected, which for recording the desired body functions and their electrical processing serve.

In In this case, as well as otherwise, the electronics unit can additionally with equipped a transmitter which removes the detected human bodily functions to one Receiving unit (wireless) transmitted. This makes it possible that different athletes work with the training equipment concerned and her bodily functions for example, combined in a central receiving unit and if necessary, played back on a screen, recorded, stored or otherwise processed.

In each case becomes a considerable one Additional benefits of the known training device scored, which his applications enormously increases. It goes without saying that the various functions Of course, entertainment, instruction and monitoring are combined can be. This means, The electronics unit can be executed, for example, as a training and monitoring device. Then has the electronics unit at the same time a transmitter and receiver and finds a bidirectional data exchange with an external transmitter / receiver unit in the way that teachings of this mostly stationary Sending / receiving unit are sent to the electronics unit, whereas the electronic unit in turn signals the human body functions transmitted to the transmitting / receiving unit. In this context, it is further understood that the already addressed and removable additional elements such as headphones, sensors or the like, of course can be combined. This means, the training device Can both with headphones as well as with one or more sensors for detecting the desired human body function equipped become.

Around the variability of the training device To increase further, the pendulum body is usually interchangeable connected to the mostly rubber-elastic suspension line. Also leaves the pendulum line to change. Thereby wearing the invention of different wishes of the exercising athletes Invoice and / or their level of performance. In the simplest case, differentiate the respective pendulum lines in their respective rubber elasticity and / or Length Width.

For interchangeability of the pendulum body on the pendulum line like a detachable Closure worry, which the pendulum body usually with the end the pendulum line connects. This releasable closure can be used as a clip closure, Velcro, snap fastener etc. are executed. It is also possible, the pendulum body with an opening equip, in which a spreading device engages the pendulum line, the regular end the pendulum line is provided. Once this spreader in the opening introduced on the pendulum body is, she likes spring assisted spread and for the anchoring of the pendulum body care of the pendulum line.

The Applicability about it addition, increases the possibility the fastener size variable perform. For this purpose, the fastening means may have a length-adjustable closure, in particular a velcro closure. Of course, is also an elastic Embodiment of the fastener conceivable and is encompassed by the invention, so that in particular different head sizes of the exercising athlete consideration Find.

Of the Training effect leaves still beneficial for Increase the case that the pendulum line by means of an extension web is connected to the fastening means. The extension bar can be exchanged shape. In this way, the connection point of the pendulum line as it were, moving away from the forehead and forward in front of the body or head Although by a certain amount, which is usually made of plastic manufactured extension bar pretends. This can be different, for example during boxing training arm lengths the respective user be taken into account and ensured that the pendulum body has the required distance to the fists of the user. Finally, recommends it is to make the entire exercise equipment waterproof overall, um not only to achieve a splash protection, but also a damage through sweat too avoid.

As a result, a training device is provided that can be used as a mobile training device for a variety of sports and has a significant added value. For example, the exercising athlete can easily be reached by his trainer, receives direct instructions in the dialogue or those that have been previously recorded. In addition, individual body functions of the athlete are monitored and can improve training methods, to monitor the state of health, etc. Finally, the otherwise often monotonous training work is relaxed by the training device provides for the entertainment of the athlete or care. Here are the main benefits.

In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing showing only one exemplary embodiment. The 1 and 2 show the exercise device according to the invention schematically and in a side view.

In the figures, a training device is shown, which with a fastening means 1 is equipped to fix on the human body. At the fastener 1 it is not restrictive to a headband 1 , Basically, the fastener could 1 but also attached to individual limbs of the body, but this is not shown. In addition to the fastener 1 is a pendulum line 2 realized, with the help of a pendulum body 3 to the fastener 1 connected. In the pendulum body 3 It may be a training ball made of plastic, such as a rubber ball or tennis ball act.

The pendulum body or training ball 3 is hollow in the embodiment inside and has an opening 4 , About this opening 4 can be a spreading device 5 end of the pendulum line 2 in the pendulum body 3 be inserted and spreads automatically under spring force. This allows different pendulum body 3 optional and replaceable end with the pendulum line 2 connect. Of course, at this point on another releasable closure between pendulum body 3 and pendulum lines 2 be resorted to.

Also the pendulum line 2 can be varied and is interchangeable with the fastener for this purpose 1 connected. For this purpose, the pendulum line has 2 on the spreading device 5 opposite end via another releasable closure 6 which the connection to the fastening means 1 manufactures. This detachable closure 6 Like the already described detachable closure between the pendulum line 2 and the pendulum body 3 be designed as a clip closure, Velcro, snap closure etc.

It can be seen that the pendulum line 2 not directly with the fastener 1 connected is. Rather, the pendulum line learns 2 a connection to the fastener 1 by means of an extension web 7 , Like the pendulum line 2 and the pendulum body 3 so is the extension bar 7 interchangeable designed and can be adapted to the anatomical features and wishes of the user. This is the extension bridge 7 interchangeable designed and another releasable closure 8th to the fastener 1 connected. This detachable closure 8th May be realized so that in the fastener 1 or headband a plastic base plate is recessed, with a frontally projecting receiving socket 9 equipped. In this recording socket 9 is now the pen-like and made of plastic extension bridge 7 added. This can be done between the extension bar 7 and the receiving socket 9 a bayonet connection, a screw connection or the like may be provided. Of course, in principle, other embodiments for this releasable closure 8th between the extension bar 7 and the fastener 1 conceivable and are encompassed by the invention.

Decisive is the fact that with the help of the extension bar 7 a foot point or connection point 10 the pendulum line 2 spaced from the head of the user undergoes a spatial fixation, so that the pendulum line 2 and with it the pendulum body 3 the desired distance to the exercising athlete, in particular his beating fists have. It is understood and has proven to be beneficial if the extension bridge in question 7 opposite to the horizontal obliquely upward, so that the foot point 10 the pendulum line 2 is moved out of the athlete's field of vision.

Of particular importance for the invention is the fact that on and / or in the fastener or headband 1 additionally an electronics unit 11 is arranged. This electronics unit 11 is about the size of a credit card and has a total thickness of usually less than 5 mm, so that the wearing comfort is not restricted. Mostly the electronics unit 11 as check card-sized slot for an indicated receiving slot in the fastener 1 executed. Basically, the electronics unit 11 because of their low material thickness but also overall into the interior of the fastener 1 to get integrated.

To increase the wearing comfort of the athlete, the electronic unit likes 11 In addition, be designed flexible and rely on a generally flexible conductor sheet as a carrier for electronic components. This may cause the headband 1 cling to the head of the user over the entire circumference without problems. This favors the retention of the fastener 1 ,

The electronics unit 11 is with removable accessories 12 . 13 equipped. With these additional elements 12 . 13 on the one hand, it is about attachable or detachable headphones 12 and on the other hand plug-in or removable sensors 13 , About the headphones 12 Instructions, instructions, explanations but also entertainment music, radio plays, etc. can be transmitted to the ear of the user. The sensors 13 serve to measure and monitor individual body functions of the exercising athlete. For this, the pulse rate or the oxygen content of the blood may serve. The above information, so the instructions or even the music can be a read-only memory 14 as part of the electronics unit 11 come. Then the electronics unit 11 as for example MP3 player running.

But it is just as possible to use the data in question with the aid of an external and, for example, stationary transceiver unit 15 to the electronics unit 11 to convey. Then the electronics unit has 11 in turn via a transmitting / receiving device 16 , Between the transmitting / receiving device 16 the electronics unit 11 in the fastener 1 and the external local transceiver unit 15 can therefore be one in the 1 suggested bidirectional data exchange take place. In this connection, it is possible that of the sensors 13 recorded values to the transmitting / receiving unit 15 to convey, to present and / or further process. Conversely, the transmitting / receiving unit 15 For example, instructions from a trainer to the transceiver 16 the electronics unit 11 submit the instructions in question directly to the headphones 12 passes.

Claims (10)

Training device, with a fastening means ( 1 ) for attachment to the human body, for example a headband ( 1 ), a cap or similar head / limb fastener, and one via a pendulum line ( 2 ) to the fastener ( 1 ) connected pendulum body ( 3 ), characterized in that on and / or in the fastening means ( 1 ) additionally an electronic unit ( 11 ) is arranged. Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic unit ( 11 ) is designed as an entertainment and / or instructional and / or monitoring device. Training device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the electronic unit ( 11 ) as an approximately bank card-sized slot for example, a receiving slot in the fastener ( 1 ) is executed. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the electronic unit ( 11 ) removable additional elements ( 12 . 13 ) like headphones ( 12 ), Sensors ( 13 ) or the like are assigned. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the pendulum body ( 3 ) replaceable to the pendulum line ( 2 ) connected. Training device according to claim 5, characterized in that for the connection of pendulum body ( 3 ) and pendulum lines ( 2 ) a releasable closure, z. B. clip, Velcro, snap closure, etc. is realized. Training device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that for the detachable connection of pendulum body ( 3 ) and pendulum lines ( 2 ) one in an opening ( 4 ) on the pendulum body ( 3 ) engaging spreading device ( 5 ) on the pendulum line ( 2 ) is provided. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the fastening means ( 1 ) is variable in size and this has a variable length closure. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the pendulum line ( 2 ) by means of an extension web ( 7 ) to the fastener ( 1 ) connected. Training device according to claim 9, characterized in that the extension web ( 7 ) is designed interchangeable.