Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
  • A63B22/14—Platforms for reciprocating rotating motion about a vertical axis, e.g. axis through the middle of the platform
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
  • A63B21/012—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters
  • A63B21/015—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters including rotating or oscillating elements rubbing against fixed elements
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10S482/00—Exercise devices
  • Y10S482/901—Exercise devices having computer circuitry
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10S482/00—Exercise devices
  • Y10S482/903—Utilizing electromagnetic force resistance

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a device intended for proprioceptive, versatile reeducation which also allows training as well as the conditioning of athletes and the application of sports disciplines? generally called according to the English names “body-building” and "power training”.
• It relates more particularly to an apparatus of the aforementioned type comprising at least one tilting base, a turntable housed in a rotary manner, in said base and provided with parallel grooves equidistant from each other as well as an adjustable brake, said grooves having preferably a profile of the dovetail type and being intended to receive corresponding attachment means for accessories.
• the apparatus can be mounted horizontally or inclined to a horizontal plane, on the floor or on a table; it can also be mounted vertically or at an angle to a vertical plane, on a wall or a vertical wall or structure.
• the adjustable brake as a function of the force which it is desired to provide by the user can be adjusted manually, in particular by rotation of a threaded rod which compresses a spring, the pressure force of which applies to pads of varying strength. on the axis of rotation of the plate.
• the brake can be of the electromagnetic type acting on a coaxial disc with the plate and soli ⁇ daire thereof.
• the braking force is advantageously electronically controlled. Thanks to the use of a series of accessories intended to be rigidly fixed on the plate, a large number of pro ⁇ prioceptive rehabilitation and / or physical training exercises can be provided. No limiting, we can for example quote the following accessories:
• - a handle perpendicular to the plate provided with a free rotating sleeve, which allows exercises of the upper limbs;
• - A sphere pivoting on an axis perpendicular to the plate or fixed allows to further expand the possibilities of exercises at the level of the hand and the wrist;
• an extension device intended to fix the distal part of the members outside the plate, the root of these being at the level of the central axis of said plate; advantageously, said extension device also allows the attachment of accessories such as those mentioned;
• the adjustable brake can gradually increase the resistance to rotation of the plate in order to request to the user greater power of execution of the various movements or else block the rotational movement of the plate, for certain limiting angular positions. It is indeed obvious that other braking devices can be provided which possibly act on linear movements of accessories in the rai ⁇ nures of the plate.
• the plate as described above is controlled for example by a programmable control device for example of the microprocessor type or any other equivalent means, which can control the action of the brake according to a possibly repetitive predetermined cycle.
• the plate is still provided with probes which make it possible to detect the angular position of the plate, the speed of rotation of the latter as well as possibly the number of movements carried out.
• a display and / or a recording of the exercises carried out is possible according to the invention, just as it is possible to display at the start of the exercise, the type of movements to be carried out and the number of these for a specific patient and specific preparation for an athlete or sportsperson.
• FIG. 1 and 2 show, respectively, a plan view and a side view of the apparatus * according to the invention
• FIG. 3 is a schematic partial sectional view of the apparatus according to the invention provided with an electromagnetic brake
• FIG. 13 shows a device for suspending the device according to the invention from a wall
• FIG. 14 gives an example of a display panel combined with a microprocessor which is associated with the device according to the invention.
• the proprioceptive reeduction and / or physical training apparatus 1 comprises a base 3, a plate 5 and a brake 7.
• the base " 3 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane 9.
• the pla ⁇ cake 5 is provided with parallel grooves 11 having a section in shape of an inverted T.
• the brake 7 p ' had to be manually actuated by means of vo- lant 13 secured to a threaded rod 15 which compresses a spring whose force applies pads 17 against the axis of rotation of the plate.
• Figure 3 relates to another form of execution of the device according to the invention which uses an electromagnetic brake 7 known per se.
• the plate 5 provided with its grooves 11 is secured to its rotation shaft 21 by means of a flange 23 and screws 24.
• Said shaft 21 is rotatably housed in the base 3 by means of suitable conventional bearings 25.
• the electromagnetic brake integral with the base acts on the flange 23 to brake or even block the rotation of the latter and therefore of the plate 5.
• the electromagnetic brake 7 is concentric with respect to the axis of rotation of the plate 5 and is integrated into the base by being fixed there by two rings 27 and 29 assembled on either side of it.
• the figures 4, 5 and 6 represent several ap- the device according to the invention is subjected to particular exercises and movements, with the use of accessory cartons.
• the base 3 greatly exceeds the rotating plate in order to ensure good support of the latter.
• the apparatus according to the invention is controlled by an electronic asser ⁇ 50 which will be described in more detail later.
• the accessory used consists of a handle 31 fixed to the periphery of the plate averaging two plates of standard type 32 secured in the grooves 11.
• the plate is provided with an extension 33 consisting of two parallel rails possibly having a groove similar to the grooves 11 and which can be provided with other accessories such as for example the handle 31. Furthermore, the end of this extension 33 may comprise two perpendicular rails 34 of the same "type. • Figure 6 shows accessories 35 allowing the fixing of a stool 35 'on the plate 5. Such an accessory consists for example of a socket comprising a clamping screw.
• FIG. 7 represents a vertical handle 36 which can be mounted on the plate 5 by means of the same standard plate 32 integral with said handle. The latter can also be wrapped in a suitable sleeve in order to facilitate certain particular movements.
• FIG. 8 represents an accessory similar to the previous one provided with a sphere 37 in order to allow certain movements of the wrist. Said ball 37 can be secured to its axis of rotation 38 by means of a clamping screw 39 which can be taken 'in a groove 40.
• FIG. 9 represents a support 41 coated with a protective material 42 and mounted on the plate by means of the standard size plate 32.
• Said support may be provided with a strap which makes it possible to attach a member.
• the accessory 43 shown in Figure 10 is similar to the previous one but is better suited to the heel, because of its trapezoidal shape.
• FIG. 11 A final accessory described from the non-limiting list cited is shown diagrammatically in FIG. 11. It consists of a semi-circular plate 44 articulated on plates of standard size 31, which can be positioned at a particular angle relative to the plate. 5. Said plate 44 can also be provided with grooves similar to the grooves 11 in the plate 5.
• the base 3 can be positioned at various inclinations.
• the base 3 is articulated on a base 45 and can be held in position relative to the latter by means of a system of rods or telescopic rods 45 ′ comprising stop lugs 45 " for a few determined positions.
• the device 1 can be suspended from a wall bar 46 (FIG. 13), by a suitable suspension frame 47 which comprises, in addition to an upper hooking device 49, a device for adjustable bottom hook 49 'This suspension frame is provided with at least two pairs of hooks
• a programmable control device or a microprocessor with the device according to the invention.
• Such a device can be controlled and programmed using the "core of a display panel 50 as shown in FIG. 14.
• the display panel 50 advantageously comprises three displays known per se comprising three units each.
• the displays 51 and 52 indicate in each direction the number of turns or fractional turns that remains to be done.
• the display 53 allows the introduction
• a 16-key keyboard 54 allows data to be entered by the physiotherapist, for example.
• the potentiometers 55 and 56 make it possible to adjust the braking torque, in each direction.
• We can also provide other conventional means such as sound or light signals 57, 58 to signal the end of the exercise.
• the plate must of course be equipped with various son ⁇ .
• the data formed by the probes can also be recorded and memorized in a computer which allows the physiotherapist to follow the progress of the patient.
• the apparatus of the invention allows a large number of different exercises and is compact. It can be used in particular by a physiotherapist at the bedside or in patients' homes. It is adaptable to the physical condition of the user and allows the user to rapidly improve this physical condition through progressive exercises that are easily programmable.

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