DE202013103964U1 - Multi-purpose mat - Google Patents

Abstract

Multipurpose mat (1) with at least two yielding under cushioning suspension and damping mat segments (2), which are interconnected such that they are stackable and / or stackable collapsible, characterized in that at least one first mat segment (2) at least one contour element (4), which serves as a head rest (4a) and / or which serves as a rocker (4b) in the at least partially stacked and / or folded state of the mat segments (2).

Description

The invention relates to a multipurpose mat according to the preamble of claim 1.

Various training devices have already been developed for a total body workout to strengthen the muscles. For example, in the fitness and rehabilitation area as well as in a variety of other sports, the exercises on a mat, on a so-called pad or even on specially developed devices are exercised.

For such a workout already known so-called balance pads for sports, rehab or leisure. A balance pad consists of a more or less thick layer of closed-cell and soft foam, which is extremely hard-wearing and durable. It offers versatile uses for training at home, in the gym or in physiotherapy. Even competitive athletes benefit from the outstanding features. Through the three-dimensional "buffing effect" the muscles compensate for all exercises the unstable footprint. The body is thus permanently stabilized. The balance pad is ideal for strengthening the knee, foot and hip muscles. Especially after injuries of the lower extremities a training on the balance pad can improve the proprioceptive abilities and support healing processes.

Furthermore, so-called wobble boards (wobble boards) or wobble pads are known, which have coordination rockers, in which a user must permanently compensate for a wobbling effect and establish a state of equilibrium, with the above-mentioned muscle parts also being trained.

Particularly advantageous is the combination of the aforementioned balance pads with such coordination rockers.

In the Patent Abstract of Japan JP 2002045437 A is a foldable multipurpose mat described.

The DE 10 2006 016 074 U1 relates to a sectional element mat made of juxtaposed members elements.

From the publication DE 20 2009 008 686 U1 is a training device for performing equilibrium exercises with a compliant when tread mat element known. On the mat element, the foot of an exercising person can be supported over the sole of the foot to create an unstable state over the sole of the foot. For this purpose, the training device comprises, as a yielding mat element, a sole block which can be attached in an adapted use position under the sole of the person's foot.

The object of the invention is to further develop a multi-purpose mat of the type mentioned in order to use this for a variety of different exercises in rehabilitation, therapy or fitness training.

According to the invention this object is achieved by a multi-purpose mat with the features mentioned in claim 1. The other dependent claims relate to advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention.

The invention includes a multipurpose mat with at least two compliant under padding suspension and cushioning mat segments, which are interconnected such that they are stackable and / or stackable folded together, at least a first mat segment has at least one contour element which serves as a headrest and / or which serves as a rocker in the at least partially stacked and / or folded state of the mat segments.

By these measures, a comfortable multifunctional mat is created, which has a headrest and which can be used in the at least partially folded state as a wobble board or as a coordination rocker. For this purpose, the provided with the contour element or with the rocker mat segment of the mats segment stack facing a substrate or placed on this, with the operator can face the side facing away from the background of the mats segment stack to balance.

The at least one first mat segment may be a top segment or end segment.

In an advantageous development of the invention, the rocker may be a coordination rocker. The coordination rocker can be designed like a spherical cap, round or bevelled. By means of the multi-purpose mat according to the invention are in their use as a coordination rock rotation and locomotion, Balancierübungen, Skigymnastik, in a kugelkalottenartigen design of the rocker rotations of 360 ° or the like possible. The multi-purpose mat can be configured on its side facing away from the coordination rocker or on the flat side with a stepping or standing surface.

At least one support element may be in a first layer of material or between at least a first material layer and at least a second material layer of the at least one first mat segment be integrated. As a result of the integration of the at least one support element, the contour element can be formed by an elevation or the like of the at least one first material layer.

The at least one contour element and / or the at least one support element may contain a material which has a higher degree of hardness than the at least one first material layer and / or the at least one second material layer of the mat segment.

The contour element can also be firmly connected to the first material layer in a contact plane, in particular by gluing or welding.

The support member may have as an organic sheet material. Alternatively, the support element may comprise as a material a foam, preferably a hard polyethylene.

The mat segments can be firmly connected to each other or releasably connectable to each other. In an advantageous development, the mat segments can be detachably connected to one another by means of connecting means, in particular hook-and-loop fasteners. It is advantageous that an interchangeability of the individual mat segments is made possible, wherein the operator can expand or expand the multipurpose mat as desired. These combination options result in a modular system and / or the possibility of varying the properties of the mat as a therapy or exercise device for different sports exercises.

Furthermore, the at least two mat segments can alternatively be connected to one another and detachable from one another by means of connecting means for forming a stable mat-segment stack, in particular on their main surfaces along a common contact plane. The contact plane may be in a vertical or a horizontal direction. The individual mat segments can be connected by corresponding surface structures, without locking by undercuts firmly together. In the case of detachable connections, the respective mat segments can then also be combined with other mat segments in order, if appropriate, to vary the properties of a therapy or training device for different sports exercises. Advantageously, the connecting means can be plug connection elements which have a projection on one mat segment and a matching recess on the other mat segment. Detachable connections can be formed by grooves and springs. As a rule, no undercut structures are used for this purpose. Slight undercuts are still conceivable due to the elasticity of the foam material used. Preferably, the connecting means may be hook-and-loop fasteners. Alternatively, on the common contact plane, the connecting means can be designed as a matching wavy surface of the foam layers. Long-wave structures have a suitably large amplitude to ensure a firm hold of the foam layers on each other even with a horizontally acting shear load. Wavy surfaces can also be designed as a short-wave toothing.

The at least two mat segments may be interconnected by a material compaction in hinge function. Such material compaction can be produced in the one-shot manufacturing process. In the one-shot process, different materials can be joined together in one shot and simultaneously embossed or pressed. To stabilize a tissue can be inserted, which is pressed with.

The at least two mat segments may have different degrees of hardness.

In at least one of the mat segments, at least one plastic plate can be integrated.

The support element may be designed as a hollow body. The hollow body can be made tight. Possibly. For example, the hollow body can have a filling which, when used as a headrest, can advantageously have a resilient, soft or yielding property for improving the comfort for the user.

The contour element, the at least one first material layer and / or the at least one second material layer may comprise foam, in particular polyethylene.

The at least one first material layer and / or the at least one second material layer may be coated by at least one plastic film.

One or more of the mat segments may have a sandwich construction with at least two cover layers, wherein the at least one support element is arranged between the at least two cover layers.

The multipurpose mat can be used as a foldable mat or sports mat, in particular for exercise exercises and / or as a therapy or exercise device, be executed in particular for performing equilibrium exercises or the like.

The entire material of the multi-purpose mat can be grippy and the surface friendly to the skin. In addition, the surface may be provided with a nub or wave structure. As a result, the foot reflex zones are stimulated on the one hand in the exercises, on the other hand, the therapy or exercise equipment or the mat is much more slip resistant than therapy or exercise equipment or mats with non-textured surfaces.

The materials used, especially foams, are extremely hard-wearing and durable. This also applies to the possible use of open-cell or semi-closed foams which may be coated to protect the open structure, for example with polyurethane. The material retains its shape and cushioning properties even with frequent use. The hygienic material is also dirt and water repellent and can be cleaned well.

Thus, with a multi-purpose mat according to the invention as a therapy or exercise device targeted training many muscle parts possible. In a common embodiment, the multipurpose mat the same shape as an oval or square running sports mat. In typical embodiments, such therapy devices or training devices are designed with a side length of between 30 cm and 120 cm, in the case of square shapes, preferably between 30 cm and 50 cm, with a preferred thickness in the centimeter range. All side edges can be bevelled or rounded.

In an advantageous development, the therapy or training device according to the invention can be used in a at least two-layer design of the mat segments, a closed-cell foam as the first layer of material over an open-cell or semi-closed foam as a second layer of material. These can be firmly connected to one another along a contact plane. Alternatively, the individual mat segments may be formed of different foams. In this arrangement, the user must constantly balance, i. H. keep the balance when he stands on the first layer of material, which can additionally reinforce the already described training effect to the already existing rocker. On the other hand, such a therapy or exercise device can be used by turning the mat segments for everyday use, d. H. the previously an operator-facing side is turned away by turning the operator. In everyday use, the open-cell or semi-closed foam of the second material layer overlies the closed-cell foam of the first material layer. Even with this rather stabilizing arrangement, however, some compensation must take place, i. H. the user has to keep his balance. In particular, in the office or school area can be created in this way pleasant standing or lying areas in which adjusts a therapeutic effect. In addition, the contour element can then serve as a head rest.

The therapy or training device according to the invention covers a wide range of applications by its destabilizing effect. A safe stand is an important starting point for the recovery of an undisturbed walking or walking function in physiotherapeutic and sports therapeutic use. Such devices allow the combined training of conditional and coordinative skills such as strength, endurance, differentiation and balance ability.

Further advantageous developments and refinements of the invention will become apparent from the embodiments described in principle below with reference to the drawings.

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1 schematically a side sectional view through a multi-purpose mat according to the invention in the unfolded state with a contour element as a headrest;

2 a perspective view of the multipurpose mat after 1 in the unfolded state;

3 a perspective view of the multipurpose mat after 1 in a stacked condition,

4 schematically a sectional view of a mat segment with integrated support element according to the section line III-III according to 1 ; and

5 schematically a side view of the multipurpose mat after

1 in a stacked state as a therapy or exercise device with the contour element as a rocker.

1 schematically shows a section through a side view of a multi-purpose mat according to the invention as a therapy or exercise device 1 with several mat segments 2 in the unfolded state. In at least one first mat segment 2 is at least one support element 3 embedded, leaving a contour element 4 is trained. The support element 3 may have an organic sheet and in the first mat segment 2 be pressed. In other non-illustrated embodiments with multi-layer mat segments 2 can the support element 3 be integrated between at least a first material layer and at least a second layer of material. The contour element 4 serves in the deployed state of the therapy or exercise device 1 as a headrest 4a for an operator B. The mat segments 2 are about simplistic illustrated fasteners 5 connected with each other. The mat segments 2 have at least one layer of material 6 on which of a plastic film 7 is surrounded. Through the support element 3 can become a cavity 8th form. The contour element 4 can in a further embodiment, not shown, also designed as a separate plastic or foam part and with the material layer 6 be connected. The material layer 6 of the mat segment 2 and / or the contour element 4 can foam, z. For example, be formed polyethylene.

Alternatively, the mat segments 2 have a vertically extending contact plane K. Since the contact plane K has no further structural features and is smooth, it is advisable to use the mat segments 2 gluing or welding together along the common contact plane K.

In the figures, functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

2 shows the therapy or exercise device 1 according to the 1 in the unfolded state in a perspective view.

3 shows a perspective view of the therapy or exercise device 1 to 1 with stacked or stacked mat segments 2 ,

The therapy or exercise device 1 can be configured with non-illustrated positive connection means at a running in the horizontal direction of the contact plane K. In the region of the contact plane K are as a positive connection means, for example, bulges of a mat segment 2 with matching recesses in the surface of a neighboring mat segment 2 combined. By suitable undercuts on the bulges and recesses engage both mat segments together and are so stably connected to the contact plane K at a horizontal shear stress a firm grip of the mat segments 2 to ensure each other.

4 schematically shows a sectional view of the first mat segment 2 with the support element 3 , When loaded, the material layer decreases 5 a and the support element 3 shifts toward a surface O or at least partially protrudes from the surface O.

5 shows a side view of the therapy or exercise device 1 with stacked or stackable folded mat segments 2 and the contour element 4 as a seesaw 4b where the therapy or exercise device 1 is reversed, ie the therapy or exercise device 1 is 180 ° from the representation in the 3 rotated about its own axis, the surface O is now facing away from an operator B or is located below.

When pedaling by the operator B, the mat segments yielding under suspension and damping are lowered 2 in a direction U down. In this case, the contour element protrudes 4 out of the surface O and serves as a rocker 4b ,

The seesaw 4b can be configured as a coordination rocker, wherein the shape of the coordination rocker can be like a spherical cap, round or beveled. The operator B can by means of the rocker 4b with the therapy or exercise device 1 Rotary and locomotion, in particular 360 ° turns, balancing exercises, ski gymnastics or the like perform.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Therapy device or training device

2

Matt segment

3

support element

4

contour element

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head rest

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seesaw

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connecting element

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material layer

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Plastic film

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cavity

B

operator

K

Contact level

O

surface

U

below

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• JP 2002045437 A [0006]
• DE 102006016074 U1 [0007]
• DE 202009008686 U1 [0008]

Claims (15)

Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) with at least two mat segments which are resilient under suspension and damping ( 2 ) which are connected to one another in such a way that they can be stacked on one another and stackable and / or stackable, characterized in that at least one first mat segment ( 2 ) at least one contour element ( 4 ), which is used as a headrest ( 4a ) and / or which in the at least partially stacked and / or folded state of the mat segments ( 2 ) as a rocker ( 4b ) serves. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one first mat segment ( 2 ) is a head segment or end segment. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rocker ( 4b ) is a coordination rocker. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that at least one support element ( 3 ) in a first material layer ( 6 ) or between at least one first material layer ( 6 ) and at least one second material layer of the at least one first mat segment ( 2 ) is integrated. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the at least one contour element ( 4 . 4a . 4b ) and / or the at least one support element ( 3 ) has a material which has a higher degree of hardness than the at least one first material layer ( 6 ) and / or the at least one second material layer of the mat segment ( 2 ) having. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the support element ( 3 ) has an organic sheet. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the at least two mat segments ( 2 ) are firmly connected to each other or, in particular by means of connecting means, preferably hook-and-loop fasteners, detachably connectable to each other. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the at least two mat segments ( 2 ) are interconnected by a material compression in hinge function. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the at least two mat segments ( 2 ) have different degrees of hardness. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in at least one mat segment ( 2 ) at least one plastic plate can be integrated. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the at least one support element ( 3 ) is designed as a hollow body. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the contour element ( 4 . 4a . 4b ) comprising at least a first layer of material ( 6 ) and / or the at least one second material layer comprises polyethylene. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 4 to 12, characterized in that the at least one first material layer ( 6 ) and / or the at least one second material layer of at least one plastic film ( 7 ) is coated. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 4 to 13, characterized in that the mat segments ( 2 ) have a sandwich construction with at least two cover layers, wherein between the at least two cover layers the at least one support element ( 3 ) is arranged. Multipurpose mat ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 14, which as a foldable mat, in particular for gymnastic exercises and / or as a therapy device or training device ( 1 ), in particular for carrying out equilibrium exercises or the like.

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