DE202018103134U1 - exerciser - Google Patents

Abstract

Exercise device for mobilizing and strengthening the human musculoskeletal system during standing performed activities, comprising: a base body fixed in use of the exerciser, an insert or attachment which is rotatable relative to the main body about a substantially vertical axis and / or wobble-mounted, which has a footprint, and - an automatic rotation and / or tumbling of the insert or attachment relative to the main body causing drive.

Description

The invention relates to a training device for mobilizing and strengthening the human musculoskeletal system during standing performed activities. The term "training device" is chosen here with regard to the achievable effect, the device could also be used as a device for facilitating standing activity, office work support device or similar. be designated.

For years it has been known that constant sitting does not benefit the human body, especially the musculoskeletal system. As a result, many people who have traditionally performed their occupational activities (such as office work) while sitting down have begun to do at least some of these activities while standing, such as at a lectern. However, it has been shown that even permanent, virtually immobile standing is not healthy for the musculoskeletal system. Meanwhile, there are special floor mats on the market that are designed to relieve and mobilize the body while it is standing still. However, their health effects have also already proved to be extremely limited.

The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device that effectively mobilizes and strengthens the human musculoskeletal system during standing performed activities.

This object is achieved by a training device having the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the inventive concept are the subject of the dependent claims.

The invention includes the idea of giving the extensively static body an automatically moving pad which forces the user to dynamise his musculoskeletal system to compensate for the movement of the pad. In the context of this concept, it is provided that that region of the base on which the user stands rotates. The term "rotating" is also understood to mean interrupted rotational movements or rotations about small angular amounts. Alternatively, it is provided that that region carries out automatic wobbling or tilting movements, which are summarized below under the term "tumbling".

• - einen im Gebrauch des Trainingsgerätes ortsfesten Grundkörper,
• - einen relativ zum Grundkörper um eine im Wesentlichen vertikale Achse drehbaren und/oder taumelfähig gelagerten Einsatz oder Aufsatz, der eine Standfläche aufweist, und
• - eine ein selbsttätiges Rotieren und/oder Taumeln des Einsatzes oder Aufsatzes relativ zum Grundkörper bewirkenden Antrieb.

With regard to the structural design, it is proposed that the training device comprises:

• a basic body fixed in use of the exerciser,
• - A relative to the base body about a substantially vertical axis rotatable and / or wobble mounted insert or attachment having a footprint, and
• - An automatic rotation and / or tumbling of the insert or essay relative to the body causing drive.

For the realization of the o.g. Functions, the drive has a control device for adjusting the speed and / or the movement / tumble interval of the insert or essay and / or selection of a continuous or intermittent rotation and / or tumbling motion and / or a rotation or wobbling movement with periodic reversal of the rotation or . Tumbling direction on. Specifically, the controller may be configured to control various quiescent / rotational operations and / or various reverse-directional operations.

Within the scope of the invention, therefore, a wide variety of combinations of continuous or intermittent rotational and tumbling movements can be realized in order to meet diverse user requirements. Thus, both low-cost and high-end versions can be realized, which can cover various market segments.

In an expedient simple embodiment, the drive has an electric motor housed in the main body and a reduction gear for reducing the rotational speed of the electric motor, in particular to a rotational speed of the insert or attachment in the range between 0.1 and 10 min ^-1 , more particularly between 0.5 and 5 min ^-1 , up.

Alternatively or additionally, the drive may include a vibrator for generating a vibration of the insert or attachment. Such a vibration generator is provided in particular in addition to a rotary or wobble drive.

With regard to the operation of the training device again a variety of designs is possible, which can realize very different comfort requirements, ranging from an automatic power on when entering the insert or essay and up to a menu-driven operation via smartphone apps. In expedient embodiments, the drive is assigned actuating means for switching on and off and optionally for adjusting the rotational speed and / or the tumbling motion of the insert or attachment and / or of different operating modes of the control device and optionally an additional oscillation generation. In this case, for example, the actuating means may comprise at least one proximity or touch sensor or foot switch.

In a current user habits adapted embodiment, the actuating means to a receiver of wireless short-range communication, in particular according to the Bluetooth standard, executed for receiving control commands from a wirelessly connected exciter, in particular from an installed in a smartphone or similar SmartDevice app is.

In particular, in the above-mentioned embodiment with electromotive rotary drive, the drive comprises a toothed belt or a chain or a toothed output shaft of an electric motor and a near the periphery of the insert or attachment to this fixedly mounted sprocket. Alternatively, the drive may comprise a flat belt and a pulley fixed to the insert or attachment. Similar power transmission means are also provided in an embodiment in which an electric motor is provided for generating tumbling movements.

With regard to the geometric configuration of the insert or attachment is in particular provided that this has an inclined to the horizontal and / or provided with surveys standing surface. In particular, the angle of inclination of an inclined standing surface is in the range between 2 ° and 15 °, more particularly between 5 ° and 12 °.

In a further embodiment, the insert or attachment is plate-shaped with two parallel major surfaces, and it comprises an applied wedge or dimpled mat. In this case, in particular, the insert or attachment and the applied wedge or dimpled mat are releasable, but non-rotatably, for example, by a plug or locking connection, connected to each other.

In another embodiment, the insert or attachment is disk-shaped. In this case, provision may in particular be made for the base body to have a circular recess whose diameter is adapted to the outside diameter of the disk-shaped insert.

In a further embodiment, the base body has a section projecting beyond the insert or attachment, in which the actuating means for controlling the training device are arranged so as to be easily accessible. In a combination of the above-mentioned geometrical embodiments, the base body is approximately drop-shaped in plan view, and actuating means are placed at the front end of the teardrop shape.

A training system with the proposed exercise device may include a plurality of different types of wedge or dimpled mats that are deployable on the insert or attachment and that are suitable for providing various musculoskeletal strengthening effects.

In at least certain embodiments of the invention, the proposed device has the effects of mobilizing the spine and strengthening the spine, stimulating the user to a variety of motion from the foot to the neck, improving blood circulation, enhancing concentration and performance, and last but not least It also significantly increases the body's energy consumption during standing activities.

• 1 eine skizzenartige Darstellung der Nutzung des Trainingsgerätes und seiner ergonomischen Auswirkungen,
• 2 eine Draufsicht einer Ausführungsform des Trainingsgerätes und
• 3 eine skizzenartige Zusammenstellung wesentlicher Teile des Trainingsgerätes in Art einer Explosionsdarstellung und
• 4A und 4B Darstellungen des Antriebes des Trainingsgerätes.

Incidentally, advantages and expediencies of the invention will become apparent from the following description of an embodiment and from the aspects of embodiment with reference to the figures. Show of these.

• 1 a sketch of the use of the exerciser and its ergonomic effects,
• 2 a plan view of an embodiment of the training device and
• 3 a sketch-like compilation of essential parts of the training device in the manner of an exploded view and
• 4A and 4B Representations of the drive of the training device.

1 shows a user M who performs work on a standing desk P and thereby on a training device according to the invention 10 with naming of the essential physiological effects that result from the use of the training device.

2 shows a sketch of an embodiment of the training device 10 in plan view. After that, the training device includes 10 an approximately teardrop-shaped body in this embodiment 11 with a circular recess 11a and one in the recess 11a suitable turntable 12 as a rotatable insert. The training device is via a connection cable 13 with a plug or plug adapter 13b For connection to a socket and a magnetic connection (or USB plug or similar) 13a can be connected to the mains. On top of the main body 11 are actuators 14 , here as "-" and "+" - touch switch to reduce or increase the speed of the turntable 12 shown.

3 shows the essential components of the training device 10 individually, namely a base plate 11.1 and a device housing 11.2 as parts of in 2 shown basic body 11 , the turntable 12 and the connection cable 13 , as well as essential parts of the drive an electric motor 15 , a V-belt 16 and a drive ring 17 and finally a sensor electronics 18 , In the upper part of the figure is sketch-like in the manner of a sectional view shown that an inclined surface 12a the turntable 12 through an applied wedge mat 19 can be realized.

4A and 4B show, in a side view and plan view with the engine cover removed, the essential mechanical components of a modified embodiment of the training device 10 to 2 and 3 here with numeral 10 ' is designated. In that regard its components with those of the training device 10 are identical, these are also denoted by the same reference numerals. A deviation initially exists in the basic form of the training device, its basic body 11 ' Trapezoidal is formed here at the front end. Furthermore, the training device 10 ' one to the engine 15 attached gear 17 ' added for speed reduction and torque increase.

The invention is also possible in numerous modifications of this embodiment, in particular according to the embodiment aspects explained above, without departing from the basic concept of the invention.

Claims (19)

Exercise apparatus for mobilizing and strengthening the human musculoskeletal system during standing activities, comprising: a basic body fixed in use of the exerciser, - A relative to the base body about a substantially vertical axis rotatable and / or wobble mounted insert or attachment having a footprint, and - An automatic rotation and / or tumbling of the insert or essay relative to the body causing drive. Training device after Claim 1 wherein the drive comprises an electric motor accommodated in the main body and a reduction gear for reducing the rotational speed of the electric motor, in particular to a rotational speed of the insert or attachment in the range between 0.1 and 10 min ^-1 , more particularly between 0.5 and 5 min ^-1 , having. Training device after Claim 1 or 2 wherein the drive comprises a control device for adjusting the speed and / or the movement / tumble interval of the insert or attachment and / or for selecting a continuous or intermittent rotation and / or tumbling movement and / or a rotation or tumbling movement with periodic reversal of the rotation or Has wobble direction. Training device after Claim 3 wherein the control device is configured to control various rest / rotation operations and / or various reverse-rotation operations. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the drive comprises a vibration generator for generating a vibration of the insert or attachment. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the drive actuating means for switching on and off and optionally for adjusting the speed and / or the wobbling movement of the insert or attachment and / or different operating modes of the control device and optionally an additional vibration generation are assigned. Training device after Claim 6 wherein the actuating means comprise at least one proximity or touch sensor or footswitch. Training device after Claim 6 in that the actuating means comprise a receiver of a short-range wireless communication, in particular according to the Bluetooth standard, which is designed to receive control commands from a wirelessly connected control transmitter, in particular from an app installed in a smartphone or similar SmartDevice. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the drive comprises a toothed belt or a chain or a toothed output shaft of an electric motor and a near the periphery of the insert or attachment to this fixedly mounted sprocket. Exercise device according to one of Claims 1 - 8th wherein the drive comprises a flat belt and a fixed pulley on the insert or attachment. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the insert or attachment has a inclined to the horizontal and / or provided with surveys standing surface. Training device after Claim 11 , wherein the angle of inclination of an inclined footprint in the range between 2 ° and 15 °, more specifically between 5 ° and 12 °. Training device after Claim 9 or 10 , wherein the insert or attachment plate-shaped with two parallel main surfaces and comprises an applied wedge or nubbed mat. Training device after Claim 13 , wherein the insert or attachment and the applied wedge or nubbed mat releasably, but non-rotatably, in particular by a plug or locking connection, are interconnected. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the insert or attachment is disc-shaped. Training device after Claim 15 wherein the base body has a circular recess whose diameter is adapted to the outer diameter of the disc-shaped insert. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the base body has a section projecting over the insert or attachment, in which the actuating means for controlling the training device are arranged easily accessible. Training device after Claim 16 and 17 , wherein the main body is formed in a plan view drop-shaped in plan view and actuating means are placed at the front end of the teardrop shape. Training system with a training device according to one of Claims 14 to 18 and a plurality of disparate wedge or dimpled mats layable on the insert or post which are adapted to provide various mobilization or strengthening effects of the musculoskeletal system.

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