DE69813824T2 - TRAINING DEVICE FOR BREATHING AND STRETCHING EXERCISES OF THE MUSCLE - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved exercises implement for performing muscular stretching exercises and respiration exercises, of the type comprising a bench provided with coupling rods and floor resting bars, including a back and a bottom portion, provided for defining a seating region and a support for a user legs. The back and bottom portion are pivoted, at their adjoining sides, to said floor bearing bars, in order to controllably turn about a horizontal rotary axis, to change the opening angle of the back with respect to the bottom portion as well as to change the slanting of the back and bottom portion with respect to the floor. The implement comprises moreover safety means, each including a spring and a control lever, for preventing the back and bottom portion from turning about said rotary axis, and including sliding rods which can be gripped by the user in order to perform stretching exercises on the muscles pertaining to the rear muscular chain.

Description

technical Area

The present invention relates to a training device for execution of muscle stretching and breathing exercises.

underlying technology

As is known, one has predominantly sedentary lifestyle or lack of regular physical activity often a decline the muscle mass resulting in the premature over time Wear the Articular cartilage can lead which in turn causes an inflammatory process can become osteoarthritis with resulting pain and a reduction or elimination of mobility can lead.

To the impact of being too tense and to avoid short muscles, it is therefore necessary to regularly certain gymnastic exercises possibly in gyms under the direct control of specialized personnel perform.

Such physical activity, even if it is moderate but constant, on the other hand for one size Number of people a comparatively demanding obligation which, if you look at the actual Cost of living taken into account such an activity feel very hard.

In a previous patent application in the name of the same applicant is a specific to fulfill the Requirement for an even and proper physical activity designed training device disclosed, the device according to the prior art the execution of muscle stretching exercises as well breathing exercises even at home, to gradually the physical Condition, resilience and flexibility of the human muscles / joints or to improve joints, which enables the person performing the exercise, a proper physical Restore condition.

The device according to the state of the art includes a bench with facilities and a lower part that has a seating area and a support area for the legs of a user. The back- and the lower part of the bench can rotate about a horizontal axis of rotation. The Rotary drive of the back and lower part around the axis of rotation can be switched on and off controllably, suitable locking devices are regulated and blocked, around the opening angle of the back part in relation to to the lower part, and also the inclination of the back and lower part in relation to that Change soil.

Although the device changes after the Prior art has proven to be very advantageous because it is easy to use is the execution and even at home a lot of physical exercises, and can be produced at comparatively low costs, it can be further perfected and improved.

It is an improved one in particular exerciser required which the execution a very big one Range of gymnastics exercises both active and passive stretching exercises.

There is also a need for Provision of locking devices for locking the back and Lower part of the device against rotation, which ensures a secure locking and arrangement of the Elements of the training bench in angled positions is enabled whereby it is prevented that one or both elements dangerous falling off.

In this context it is general knew that just as in conventional Folding seats occurring accidents one not properly locked Back and / or Legrest can cause an accident to the user Risk of serious damage on the limbs or fingers of the user if these parts of the body between the back or leg rest and the device supporting the training bench should remain trapped.

In document US 4,769,190 a training device disclosed essentially according to the preamble of claim 1.

epiphany the invention

Accordingly, the goal is there of the present invention in eliminating the above-mentioned drawbacks by providing a very reliable training device.

Within the scope of the above mentioned goal there is a primary object of the present invention. in the deployment a training device, which is the execution a very wide range on gymnastics exercises enables both active and passive stretching exercises.

Another task of the present Invention is to provide one at low cost manufacturable training device.

According to one aspect of the present Invention becomes the above Aim and the tasks as well as other tasks, which are more obvious below through an exercise machine for execution of muscle stretching and breathing exercises achieved or solved according to the characterizing part of claim 1.

Summary of the drawings

Further advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent even from the following disclosure, which is by means of ei An illustrative but not limiting example is given with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the exercise device according to the invention in one of its possible states;

in 2 the exercise device according to the invention is illustrated in a different perspective, angular orientation in one of its possible use states;

3 Figure 3 is a bottom perspective view illustrating the exercise device according to the invention in one of its other possible use states;

4 Figure 3 is a side perspective view illustrating the back of the exercise device according to the invention, the back being provided with adjustment means which enable stretching exercises to be carried out for the rear muscle cord;

5 Figure 4 is another side perspective view illustrating the central part of the exercise device according to the invention;

6 Figure 4 is another side perspective view illustrating the safety locking devices for preventing rotation of the base of the exercise device according to the invention; and

7 Figure 3 is a partial cross-sectional side view illustrating the construction of the safety locking devices according to the invention.

possibilities for execution the invention

In the following revelation is on a preferred execution referred to the invention by means of a non-limiting Example of possible Variants of the invention is illustrated, which is within the scope of the attached Expectations fall.

With reference to the reference numerals of the figures mentioned above, this generally includes the reference numeral 1 designated exercise device according to the present invention essentially a training bench with devices lying on the floor 2 and a backrest section 3 , the back part 3 defines a resting or resting area for the back of a user.

In addition, there is a lower part defining a seating area and a leg rest area 4 intended.

The back- 3 and lower part 4 can only comprise plate elements which may be covered with a layer of sliding cushion on the side touched by the user.

In addition, it would be possible to work with the back of the bench 3 use a pair of crescent-shaped pillows to help properly flex the user's back in the lumbar and neck regions. These pillows are preferably made of a non-toxic foam covered with a PVC cover.

As shown, the back 3 and lower part 4 on their adjacent sides on the devices lying on the floor 2 around a horizontal axis of rotation 5 pivotable.

The affected training device also includes safety locking devices 50 to turn the back 3 and lower part 4 around the axis of rotation 5 to prevent.

The safety locking devices described in more detail below 50 can be activated or deactivated so that the opening angle of the back section can be adjusted depending on the requirements 3 in relation to the lower part 4 , as well as the inclination of the back 3 and lower part 4 to change in relation to the soil.

With further reference to the drawings, it is easily possible to note that the devices resting on the floor 2 a first pair of parallel bars 28 and 28 ' comprise, which are intended to lie on the floor, the rods at their outer longitudinal ends under the back part 3 through a cross connector 7 are interconnected.

The facilities lying on the floor 2 further comprise a second pair of parallel bars 8th and 8th' that lie on the floor under the base 4 are provided, the latter rods at their longitudinal ends by an associated cross connector 9 are interconnected.

The first pair of rods 28 . 28 ' and the second pair of rods 8th . 8th' are about the same swivel or rotation axis 5 pivoted around. In addition, there are a plurality of holes on the surface of the rods 53 provided so that the safety locking devices therein 50 engage. The bottom part 4 is from a first pair of bars 25 and 25 ' worn, the swiveling on the poles 8th and 8th 'are stored, and by a second pair of rods 26 and 26 ' that swivel on the bars 25 and 25 ' which are stored along the rods 8th and 8th' sliding safety locking devices 50 include.

The back part 3 is in turn made up of a pair of rods 22 and 22 ' worn, which in turn are safety locking devices 50 include that are adapted to run along the poles 28 and 28 ' slide.

Along the back part 3 are guided tours 33 and 33 ' arranged, with a pair of rods inside the guides 40 and 40 ' with curved end portions are adapted to be slidably movable, the rods 40 and 40 ' are described in more detail below. The poles 40 and 40 ' can continue to care for their Rotate the longitudinal axis of rotation.

7 Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the construction of the safety locking devices according to the invention, each comprising a box-shaped body each connected to its connecting rod, which is on one of the rods 28 . 28 ' . 8th and 8th' slides. There is a spring in the box-shaped body 55 included to drive one in one of the holes provided on the surface of the respective rod 53 engaging pin 54 with a rotary movement around a hinge pin 57 is provided.

The cone 54 is by means of a lever 52 manually from the hole 53 disengageable. To facilitate this disengaging process, the safety locking devices are 50 in pairs by hand-operated cross connectors 30 and 31 interconnected to the lever mentioned 52 drive.

The exercise device according to the present invention works like this.

After placing the bars 28 . 28 ' and 8th . 8th' on the floor the back 3 and lower part 4 by a set angle of rotation about the axis of rotation 5 driven, creating an opening angle of the back part 3 in relation to the lower part 4 is provided to the desired extent.

The back- 3 and lower part 4 are held in their desired or set position by the one with the rods 26 . 26 ' and the bars 22 . 22 ' connected safety locking devices 50 to be caused in the on the poles 28 . 28 ' . 8th and 8th' provided holes 53 to engage.

Thus, by providing the security locking devices 50 a lowering of the back 3 or lower part 4 prevented, while at the same time preventing the elements from falling, which could result in serious injury to the user.

When the device is in this position, the user can push his back against the back of the bench 3 lean on the lower part 4 sets and puts his / her legs and feet on top of the same.

In this position, the back muscles and the back leg muscles stretched properly.

In addition, the user can in this position a number of gymnastic exercises, such as B. small forward-backward movements carry out his / her head, to increase the tension on the neck muscles, or to move the feet towards the Front of the legs or the back to bend the same to the posterior or anterior muscles of the Stretch legs.

The user can particularly by using the rods 40 and 40 ' , which are gripped at their curved sections functioning as handles and which can be rotated about their longitudinal axes in order to offer the user a suitable grip option, also perform other types of gymnastic exercises.

Then the user can stretch his / her arms up while the bars 40 and 40 ' within their respective tours 33 and 33 ' be relocated.

This exercise will be an effective stretch and stretching the arms, shoulders and the entire lumbar and back area provided according to a general principle of operation, which for It serves to stretch the rear muscle.

The exercise device according to the present invention can about it an additional one Include reading field, which is to be applied to the back part, so that the user during the passive stretching, relaxation or pressure relief exercises his / her lower limbs something can read.

If the user the opening angle of the back part 3 in relation to the lower part 4 , ie want to change the amount of muscle tension, the user only needs the back part 3 or lower part 4 slightly lift and then the safety barrier devices mentioned 50 connecting, respective cross connector 30 or 31 lift to turn the back again 3 or lower part 4 to enable.

Similar operations have to while closing. of exercise machine at the end of the exercises carried out to fold it up to save space.

In addition, the affected exerciser also include a band made of flexible material, which is attached in such a way that the device is in its Encloses the middle part. The flexible band has snap fasteners and can used to the device hold in a closed position, or can be used as a handle serve for easy gripping and transporting the device.

In this context it should be highlighted that the one derived directly from its specific construction possibility easy folding of the affected device of the disclosed handle and transport system.

Based on the above disclosure and viewing the figures of the accompanying drawings should be obvious be that the invention the intended aim and objectives Completely reached or released.

Claims (7)

Training device ( 1 ) to perform muscle stretching and breathing exercises, with a bench with connecting rods ( 25 . 25 '; 26 . 26 ' ) and poles resting on the floor ( 28 . 28 '; 8th . 8th' ), the bank a back ( 3 ) and a lower part ( 4 ) that define a seating area and a support for a user's legs, with back ( 3 ) and lower part ( 4 ) on their adjacent sides to the poles lying on the floor ( 28 . 28 '; 8th . 8th' ) can be rotated to be controllable about a horizontal axis of rotation ( 5 ) to adjust the opening angle of the back section ( 3 ) in relation to the lower part ( 4 ) and to change the inclination of the back and lower part in relation to the floor, safety locking devices ( 50 ) that can be activated and deactivated in a controllable manner by turning the back ( 3 ) and lower part ( 4 ) around the axis of rotation ( 5 ) to prevent, as well as setting devices that enable the actuation of the training device for performing stretching exercises for the rear muscle strand of a user, characterized in that the safety locking devices ( 50 ) for each bar connecting the back part and the bars resting on the floor ( 25 . 25 '; 26 . 26 ' ) each with its connecting rod ( 25 . 25 '; 26 . 26 ' ) connected box-shaped body, the box-shaped body comprising a spring ( 55 ) contains, which drives a pin ( 54 ) is provided with a rotary movement so that it is in the surface of the rods lying on the floor ( 28 . 28 '; 8th . 8th' ) trained holes ( 53 ) engages. Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the safety locking means ( 50 ) for each bar connecting the back part and the bars resting on the floor, each have a box-shaped body connected to its bar, which body is adapted to slide along the bar resting on the floor, which carries the connecting bar, one Feather ( 55 ) contains, which drives a pin ( 54 ) with a rotating movement around a pin ( 57 ) is provided so that the pin ( 54 ) on the surface of the poles lying on the floor ( 28 . 28 '; 8th . 8th' ) provided holes ( 53 ) engages. Training device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that for each of the box-shaped body, a manually operated lever ( 52 ) for disengaging the pin ( 54 ) from its corresponding engagement hole ( 53 ) is provided. Training device according to claim 3, characterized in that the training device furthermore a manually operated cross connector ( 30 . 31 ) that the levers belonging to the box-like bodies ( 52 ) the connecting rods ( 26 . 26 '; 22 . 22 ' ) to connect the back part ( 3 ) and the corresponding poles lying on the floor ( 28 . 28 '; 8th . 8th' ) connects with each other. Training device according to claim 3, characterized in that the training device furthermore a manually operated cross connector ( 30 . 31 ) that the levers belonging to the box-like bodies ( 52 ) the connecting rods ( 26 . 26 '; 22 . 22 ' ) for connecting the lower part ( 4 ) and the corresponding rods lying on the floor. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the adjustment devices which enable muscle stretching exercises comprise a pair of slidably movable rods ( 40 . 40 ' ), which on longitudinal slide guides ( 33 . 33 ' ) slide along the long sides of the back section ( 3 ) are formed, the slidably movable rods ( 40 . 40 ' ) have curved end sections. Training device according to claim 6, characterized in that the slidably movable rods ( 40 . 40 ' ) can also rotate about a longitudinal axis of rotation.