DE202022102711U1 - Aids for stretching the human body and taking stretching positions - Google Patents

Abstract

Aid (1) for stretching the human body and for assuming stretching positions, consisting of a first loop (4), a second loop (6) and a third loop (8), the loops (4, 6, 8) having different diameters (d1, d2, d3) and the first loop (4) and the third loop (8) are attached opposite to the second loop (6), and wherein the loops (4, 6, 8) each consist of an elongate , Belt-like band (2) exist, the extensibility of which in the longitudinal direction of the band (2) is less than 10 percent, in particular less than 6 percent.

Description

The present invention relates to a means or aid for stretching the human body and for assuming stretching positions. The aid is particularly suitable for stretching exercises in which arms and legs are used. By using the aid, the stretching exercise can be carried out correctly and stretching positions can be maintained so that an optimal stretching effect is achieved.

In the vast majority of cases, pain is caused by inflexible muscles and fascia, with the cause often being a lack of or one-sided movement. This trained inflexibility of the muscles and fascia - for example through long sitting, standing and one-sided or lack of movement - causes overstretched muscles and matted fascia. The tensions create pressure on the person's joints over time. As soon as the wear and tear on a joint exceeds the body's ability to repair it, pain develops in that joint. In order to counteract the development of pain, there are numerous stretching exercises with which excess tension in the muscles and fascia can be reduced - at the same time the fascia can be reorganized. With regular and correct execution of stretching exercises, the pressure on the joints can be reduced and at the same time the range of motion can be increased. It has also long been known that stretching before exercise helps prevent injuries. Regular stretching in particular reduces the risk of injury, promotes health and strengthens the muscles.

To perform stretching exercises, which require working with legs and arms in particular, tools and aids that are available in everyday life are often used, such as belts, towels, ropes, etc. Yoga belts, elastic fitness - or training bands or gymnastic bands, etc. used. Such means as e.g. yoga straps, elastic fitness, training or gymnastics bands are available in a wide variety of designs. A typical yoga strap, so-called yoga strap, consists of a fabric made of cotton or a blend of cotton and polyester and has a width of between 3 cm and 5 cm, with the yoga strap being available in different lengths, such as 180 cm, 240 cm or 300 cm , is available. Many yoga straps have a double D ring at a free end so that you can also form a loop with the yoga strap. The disadvantage is on the one hand that only one loop can be formed by the double D-ring as a closure element, on the other hand changing the loop diameter is relatively cumbersome since the closure element has to be actuated.

In the DE 20 107 199 U1 describes an aid for gymnastic exercises, which consists of an elastic band, the first end of the band being designed as a hand strap and the second end of the band opposite the first end being designed as a foot strap. In order to prevent the foot from slipping out of the foot strap, a flexible rubber plate can also be provided in the foot strap. The disadvantage is that these aids can only be used for very specific stretching exercises due to the special design with hand and foot straps.

From the WO 2012/176040 A2 a flexible expander can also be seen, which consists of at least two, preferably four, six or eight, loop-like grip elements, each grip element being made of an elastic band, in particular latex or rubber band. The two gripping elements are connected by means of a connecting element running transversely, the connecting element being realized in that the gripping elements are woven with the fibers of a fabric. Due to the high extensibility or elasticity of the expander, it is difficult to assume and maintain stretched positions.

the US 6,368,255 B1 discloses a portable device for stretching and strengthening a person's muscles, the device consisting of a flexible, non-elastic band with a loop formed at each free end. In addition, a plurality of second loops arranged on the band are provided, which are spaced apart from one another and attached to the band over the length of the band. Due to the large number of loops, people have several options for stretching and strengthening the muscles to grab the aid depending on the stretching exercise, but on the one hand the length of the band is often annoying when performing the stretching exercise, on the other hand the second loops in particular are the same size and spaced apart from each other, so that only special stretching exercises can be performed optimally. In addition, it is extremely difficult to reach between two loops during the stretching exercise, since the loops are arranged at a distance from one another.

Finally, the pamphlet shows U.S. 2016/02069 A1 an exercise device consisting of a fabric band made of cotton, nylon, or a composite of nylon and rubber, or some other durable fabric. The fabric band is designed as a loop or sling, which in the middle part is 180 degree is twisted about the longitudinal axis and sewn, whereby a first loop portion and a second loop portion is formed. The disadvantage is that the exercise device can only be used for special stretching exercises due to the two loop sections of the same size.

The object is therefore to provide a device for stretching the human body and for assuming stretching positions that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. The device should make it easier to assume stretching positions, increase the effectiveness and intention of the stretching exercises and be as flexible as possible so that as many stretching exercises as possible can be carried out by simply changing your grip. According to the invention, this object is achieved by the aid for stretching the human body and for assuming stretching positions according to claim 1 . Further advantageous aspects, details and configurations of the invention result from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

The aid according to the invention for stretching the human body and for assuming stretching positions consists of a first loop, a second loop and a third loop, the loops having different diameters and the first loop and the third loop being attached to the second loop opposite one another. Furthermore, the loops each consist of an elongate, belt-like band whose extensibility in the longitudinal direction of the band is less than 10 percent, in particular less than 6 percent.

A particular advantage can be seen in the fact that the aid provides the best possible support for everyone - regardless of body size or pain condition - when performing stretching exercises. A special feature is the different diameters of the loops and the arrangement of the loops in relation to each other. The diameter of the first loop is preferably smaller than the diameter of the third loop and the diameter of the third loop is smaller than the diameter of the second loop. Particularly preferably, the diameter of the second loop is a multiple, in particular 2 times to 10 times, the diameter of the first or third loop. In practice, different lengths for the respective loops have proven to be particularly advantageous in order to be able to use the aid as versatilely and flexibly as possible. The length of a loop is understood to mean the longitudinal extent of the respective loop, specifically in the state or state of use when the strap sections extend parallel to the central axis outside of the connecting section. That is, the strap sections outside the connecting sections run in the longitudinal direction of the aid and are arranged parallel to one another. This is also referred to as the "gross length" of a loop. This differs from the "net length", which represents the actual length of use, which results from the diameter of the foot or hand or the diameter of the limbs. The net length can be individualized again using different gripping techniques. The length or gross length of the first loop is between 10 cm and 20 cm, in particular between 15 cm and 18 cm, the length or gross length of the second loop is between 30 cm and 50 cm, in particular between 33 cm and 37 cm, and the Length or gross length of the third loop is between 20 cm and 30 cm, in particular between 25 cm and 28 cm. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the aid, the first loop has a length between 16 cm and 17 cm, the second loop has a length between 34 cm and 36 cm and the third loop has a length between 26 cm and 28 cm. The selected linear dimensions form an extremely versatile aid for stretching the human body. The overall length of the aid according to the invention can vary depending on the length of the loop. An advantageous overall length is between 70 cm and 100 cm, in particular between 75 cm and 85 cm. The total length of the aid is preferably about 80 cm.

The first loop or the first and smallest part of the aid is ideal for foot and knee exercises. The foot is fixed in the first loop or guided into it, while the second and third loops serve as a grip for the hands. The variable grip functions of the strap make it much easier to assume the positions. This can visibly increase the success of the stretching.

The second loop or the middle and widest part of the aid also has the largest diameter at the same time. The second loop is ideal for people who want to stretch their arms and shoulders. The second loop or the middle section offers the best stretching effects in advanced exercise variants.

The third loop or the third and last section of the aid primarily supports stretching positions in the hip and groin area. Due to the medium-sized loop, the exercises can be varied and the strength of the stretching can be reduced as well as increased. While one hand engages the third loop, the second hand can either be in the second or first loop intervention. Depending on which loop the second hand engages in, the intensity of the stretching on the part of the body to be stretched is increased or decreased.

Furthermore, it is advantageous that the loops lie on a common central axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the aid, i.e. the central axis of each loop is formed by the common central axis.

Due to the special design of the aid, the loops can be gripped at a shorter or longer distance, depending on the stretching position and/or the stretching ability of the person. In addition, it is easy to change your grip between the three loops, so that you can change your grip during the stretching exercise without interrupting the stretching of the muscles and fascia. Maintaining the stretching of the muscles and fascia during the stretching exercise is extremely important when stretching in order to effectively reduce overtension and permanently eliminate shortening.

The aid according to the invention makes it easier in particular to carry out certain stretching exercises, since the aid acts as an extension of the arm. The aid supports the person, especially with complaints in the knee or leg area and bottlenecks in the arm and shoulder region, so that the person can quickly and easily get into the correct stretching position. With the three loops or three sections of the aid, stretching exercises can be carried out correctly from the start, and at the same time optimal stretching effects can be achieved.

The low stretchability in the longitudinal direction of the band is also particularly advantageous, as stretching positions can be assumed easily and fixed over the duration of the stretching exercise. The stretchability of the fabric is a special factor, because the more inelastic the material, the better the guidance with the aid, i.e. a certain stretching position can be assumed and held much better with a band made of inelastic material than with a band made of elastic material. The aid thus serves as an extension of a person's arm. It is generally known that a woven fabric has a stretchability or total stretchability in the longitudinal direction, also called longitudinal stretch, the measure of which is given as a percentage. If the band, in particular a band made of cotton fabric, is stretched due to tensile loading and relieved again before the breakage occurs, the band more or less contracts again. The amount by which it contracts is called elasticity or elastic elongation, the difference between total elongation and elastic elongation is called permanent elongation, i.e. elastic elongation and permanent elongation result in elongation or total elongation or total longitudinal elongation. In order to obtain a flexible aid that is as inelastic as possible, an elongate band with a stretchability in the longitudinal direction or total stretching in the longitudinal direction of a maximum of 10 percent is used. This means that if the tape were stretched in the longitudinal direction by more than 10 percent, the tape would tear - therefore the elongation or total elongation is to be understood as the elongation at break. The tape particularly preferably has an extensibility or overall extensibility of less than 6 percent, in particular less than 3 percent. Due to the minimal longitudinal stretching, the strap of each loop almost retains its original length even with greater tensile forces or a high tensile load, which means that stretching positions can be controlled as best as possible. In the normal state of use of the aid, ie when performing a stretching exercise, the stretchability in the longitudinal direction of the band is so slight that the person hardly notices it or not at all. In contrast to many exercise bands of a conventional type, the individual loops are as good as not stretchable or only slightly stretchable. This is important because the intensity of the stretching can be adjusted very precisely. In addition, the corresponding exercises with the aid according to the invention are designed as stretching and strengthening exercises, so that isometric strength training can be carried out. For this purpose, the individual loops do not have to be flexible or hardly flexible.

To facilitate looping from loop to loop, the first loop and third loop are attached directly to the second loop in such a way that the first and third loops face each other. Each loop has a loop inner surface or loop inner side and a loop outer surface or loop outer side opposite the loop inner surface, wherein the first and second loop as well as the third and second loop each lie directly against or touch one another with their loop outer surfaces in one area, namely in a connection area. In this connection area, the respective loops are connected to one another by means of fastening means, in particular at least one seam. The seam can either be manufactured industrially or be made by hand. A flat connection area is advantageously formed, so that a particularly robust and resistant attachment of the respective loops to one another is ensured. A particularly resistant connection of the loops is achieved by several seams in the Connection area of the first and second loop and in the connection area of the second and third loop are provided.

Advantageously, the inelastic, belt-like band has a width of between 0.5 cm and 15 cm, preferably between 2 cm and 10 cm. The strap lies particularly comfortably in the hand if the strap has a width of between 2.5 cm and 8 cm, in particular between 4 cm and 5 cm. Furthermore, the inelastic, belt-like band has a thickness of between 0.05 cm and 0.8 cm, preferably between 0.1 cm and 0.25 cm. Because the band is subjected to tensile forces during the stretching exercise, a certain strength of the band is required to withstand the tensile forces or prevent the band from breaking under typical tensile loads during stretching.

The band is preferably made of textile material, in particular natural fibers, preferably vegetable fibers. The band is particularly preferably made of 100 percent cotton.

In addition, the band can be naturally colored, which means that the band is free of any microplastic content.

Further developments, advantages and possible applications of the invention also result from the following description of exemplary embodiments and from the figures. All of the features described and/or illustrated are fundamentally the subject matter of the invention, either alone or in any combination, regardless of how they are summarized in the claims or how they relate back to them.

• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Hilfsmittels und
• 2 eine Draufsicht auf das erfindungsgemäße Hilfsmittel gemäß 1.

The invention is described below, for example, with reference to the schematic drawing. In this show:

• 1 a perspective view of an aid according to the invention and
• 2 according to a plan view of the aid according to the invention 1 .

In 1 is shown with the reference number 1 an aid or means for stretching the human body and for taking stretching positions. Such a means or stretching means 1 supports people, especially with complaints in the knee or leg area and bottlenecks in the arm and shoulder region, in order to gradually get better at stretching. The aid 1 consists of a first loop 4, a second loop 6 and a third loop 8, each loop 4, 6, 8 consisting of an elongated, belt-like band. For each loop 4, 6, 8, an elongate band is used, the free ends of which are connected to form a loop. The individual loops 4, 6, 8 or the three sections have different diameters d1, d2, d3, so that the aid 1 can be used in the best possible way for stretching, regardless of body size or the state of pain.

The elongated, belt-like band 2 from which the individual loops 4, 6, 8 are made consists of a textile material. The textile material is preferably made of natural fibers, in particular vegetable fibers. Cotton is particularly suitable as a textile material due to its material properties such as low elasticity, high strength and skin-friendliness. A sustainably manufactured aid 1 can be produced by using natural fibers such as cotton fibers.

In contrast to elastic exercise bands, whose characteristic feature is the high extensibility or total extensibility, an elongated, belt-like band 2 is used for the aid 1, the extensibility of which in the longitudinal direction of the band 2 is at most or maximum 10 percent. The stretchability or total stretchability in the longitudinal direction of the band 2 is particularly preferably less than 6 percent, in particular less than 3 percent. Due to the inelastic, elongated. Belt-like band 2 stretching positions can be assumed optimally and the respective stretching position can be held very precisely, i.e. the aid 1 makes it easier to carry out certain exercises because it acts as an extension of the arm. Especially at the beginning, when the stretching cannot be fully achieved due to pain, shortened muscles and fascia, bottlenecks in the arm and shoulder region, etc., the aid 1 supports the stretching as far as is necessary for the person is bearable. Accordingly, the person can gradually pull the aid 1 towards him and thus increase or increase the stretching in small stages.

Each loop 4, 6, 8 has an opening or eye or loop opening, the first loop 4 having a first loop opening, the second loop 6 having a second loop opening and the third loop 8 having a third loop opening. Depending on the size of the respective loop 4, 6, 8, the loop openings are of different sizes. The loops 4, 6, 8 serve as a handle or as a loop for holding hands or feet or other limbs.

In the 1 and 2 is shown that each loop 4, 6, 8 has a loop inside 12 and a loop outside 14 opposite the loop inside 12, the first and second loops 4, 6 and the third and second loop 8, 6 touch in a connection area with their outer sides 14 of the loop. The outside of the loops 14 of the first and second loops 4, 6 as well as the third and second loops 8, 6 come into contact with one another on a strap section or partial area of the strap, with the respective contact areas representing the connection area 16 at which the respective loops are fastened to one another are. In the present case, the first and third loops 4 , 8 have a strap section which is connected to the respective strap section of the second loops 6 . In contrast, the second loop 6 has two strap sections to which the first and third loops 4, 8 are attached. for connecting the first loops and for fastening the respective loops to one another, a wide variety of fastening means 10.1, 10.2 can be provided. The connection between the first and second loops 4, 6 and the third and second loops 8, 6 can be realized, for example, by means of a seam or seams or by a riveted connection or an adhesive connection. Advantageously, the loops are sewn together, either by means of an industrially manufactured seam or by hand.

The second loop 6 or the middle and widest portion of the aid 1 has the largest diameter d2 compared to the first and third loops 4, 8. In contrast, the first loop 4 or the first and smallest portion of the aid 1 has the smallest diameter d1, while the third loop 6 or the third and last portion of the aid 1 has a diameter d3 that is larger than the diameter d1 and smaller than the diameter is d2. While the size of the first and third loops 4, 8 is selected such that at least one foot or one hand can be accommodated in them, the second loop 6 is dimensioned such that at least two feet or two hands would have room in it. The three sections enable optimal stretching effects in every posture, so that larger stretching angles and new stretching positions can be achieved. Due to the gradation or different diameters d1, d2, d3 of the loops 4, 6, 8, the exercises taken can be fixed and steadily increased. In practice, length measurements have emerged for the individual loops, with which the aid 1 is versatile and can be used for a large number of stretching exercises. The first loop 4 has a length I1 or gross length I1 between 10 cm and 20 cm, in particular between 15 cm and 18 cm, in the longitudinal direction of the aid 1, and the second loop 6 has a length I2 or gross length I2 in the longitudinal direction of the aid 1 30 cm and 50 cm, in particular between 33 cm and 37 cm, and the third loop 8 in the longitudinal direction of the band 2 has a length I3 or gross length I3 of between 20 cm and 30 cm, in particular between 26 cm and 28 cm. Due to the preferred loop lengths, at least one foot or one hand can be inserted or received in each loop 4, 6, 8.

Due to the three different sections, the aid 1 can be used in the best possible way for stretching exercises. The aid 1 can thus be gripped at a shorter or longer distance, depending on how far the person can and wants to stretch. Simply changing between the three sections makes it possible to stretch the muscles and fascia even during the exercise. The first and third loops 4 , 8 are arranged opposite one another on the second loop 6 in order to enable easy changing of the grip. The first, second and third loops 4, 6, 8 particularly preferably have a common central axis MA, which at the same time represents the longitudinal axis of the aid.

Since the aid 1 is exposed to tensile forces during each stretching exercise, the elongated, belt-like band 2 must be designed to be as hard-wearing and tear-resistant as possible. At the same time, the belt-like band 2 must be dimensioned in such a way that it can be easily and comfortably gripped with the hand or can be gripped. The elongated, belt-like band 2 has a width b between 0.5 cm and 15 cm, preferably between 2 cm and 10 cm, preferably between 2.5 cm and 8 cm. In addition, the elongated, belt-like band 2 has a thickness h or band thickness of between 0.05 cm and 0.8 cm, preferably between 0.1 cm and 0.25 cm.

The invention is in no way limited by the embodiment described, but can be varied within the scope of the attached claims.

Reference List

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aids

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elongated, belt-like band

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first loop

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second loop

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fasteners

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connection area

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Patent Literature Cited

• DE 20107199 U1 [0004]
• WO 2012/176040 A2 [0005]
• US 6368255 B1 [0006]
• US 2016/02069 A1 [0007]

Claims (10)

Aid (1) for stretching the human body and for assuming stretching positions, consisting of a first loop (4), a second loop (6) and a third loop (8), the loops (4, 6, 8) having different diameters (d1, d2, d3) and the first loop (4) and the third loop (8) are attached opposite to the second loop (6), and wherein the loops (4, 6, 8) each consist of an elongate , Belt-like band (2) exist, the extensibility of which in the longitudinal direction of the band (2) is less than 10 percent, in particular less than 6 percent. Aid (1) after claim 1 , characterized in that the loops (4, 6, 8) have a common central axis (MA) extending in the longitudinal direction of the aid. Aid (1) after claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the loops (4, 6, 8) each have a loop outside (12) and an opposite loop inside (14), wherein a connecting area (16) between the first loop (4) and the second loop (6) and between the third loop (8) and the second loop (6) in which the respective loop outsides (12) are in contact, and wherein the first loop (4) and the second loop (6) and the third loop ( 8) and the second loop (6) are attached to one another by at least one attachment means (10.1, 10.2), in particular a seam. Aid (1) according to one of Claims 1 until 3 , characterized in that the diameter (d1) of the first loop (4) is smaller than the diameter (d3) of the third loop (8) and the diameter (d3) of the third loop (8) is smaller than the diameter (d2) the second loop (6). Aid (1) according to one of Claims 1 until 4 , characterized in that the diameter (d2) of the second loop (6) is a multiple, in particular 2 times to 10 times, the diameter (d1, d3) of the first or third loop (4, 8). Aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first loop (4) in the longitudinal direction of the aid (1) has a length (11) between 10 cm and 20 cm, in particular between 15 cm and 18 cm, the second loop (6) in the longitudinal direction of the aid (1) a length (12) between 30 cm and 50 cm, in particular between 33 cm and 37 cm, and the third loop (8) in the longitudinal direction of the aid (1) a length (13) between 20 cm and 30 cm, in particular between 26 cm and 28 cm. Aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inelastic, belt-like band (2) has a width (b) between 0.5 cm and 15 cm, preferably between 2 cm and 10 cm, preferably between 2.5 cm and 8 cm. Aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inelastic, belt-like band (2) has a thickness (h) between 0.05 cm and 0.8 cm, preferably between 0.1 cm and 0.25 cm , having. Aid (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the band (2) is made of textile material, in particular natural fibres, preferably vegetable fibres. Aid (1) after claim 9 , characterized in that the band (2) is made of cotton.

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