EP0870520A3 - A resistance mechanism for an exercising device - Google Patents

A resistance mechanism for an exercising device Download PDF

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EP0870520A3
EP0870520A3 EP97810204A EP97810204A EP0870520A3 EP 0870520 A3 EP0870520 A3 EP 0870520A3 EP 97810204 A EP97810204 A EP 97810204A EP 97810204 A EP97810204 A EP 97810204A EP 0870520 A3 EP0870520 A3 EP 0870520A3
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axle
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Hai Pin Kuo
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Priority to AT97810204T priority patent/ATE184498T1/en
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    • 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
    • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
    • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
    • A63B21/153—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains wound-up and unwound during exercise, e.g. from a reel
    • 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
    • A63B21/005—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
    • A63B21/0058—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using motors
    • 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
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4041—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof characterised by the movements of the interface
    • A63B21/4047—Pivoting movement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/03516—For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user
    • A63B23/03533—With separate means driven by each limb, i.e. performing different movements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/12—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles
    • A63B23/1245—Primarily by articulating the shoulder joint
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/12—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles
    • A63B23/1245—Primarily by articulating the shoulder joint
    • A63B23/1254—Rotation about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body, e.g. butterfly-type exercises
    • 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
    • A63B21/002—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices isometric or isokinetic, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion or wherein the speed of the motion is independent of the force applied by the user
    • 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
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4033—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms

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  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
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  • Endoscopes (AREA)
  • Electrophonic Musical Instruments (AREA)
  • Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
  • Holding Or Fastening Of Disk On Rotational Shaft (AREA)
  • Knitting Machines (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
  • Manipulator (AREA)
  • Transmission Devices (AREA)
  • Connection Of Motors, Electrical Generators, Mechanical Devices, And The Like (AREA)
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Abstract

A resistance mechanism for an exercising device includes a frame, a bi-directional electric motor installed on the frame and provided with an output axle, a pulley fixedly mounted on the output axle and formed with two parallel circular grooves, an idle wheel rotatably arranged on the frame, a first belt having one end connected with one of the grooves of the pulley and wound thereon in a direction, a second belt having one end connected with another one of the grooves of the pulley and wound thereon in an opposite direction and engaged with the idle wheel, and an oscillating arm having one end pivotally connected with the axle of the exericsing device and another end fixedly connected with another end of the first belt and another end of the second belt, whereby a resistance force will be applied to the axle when theelectric bi-directional motor is turned on.
EP97810204A 1997-04-01 1997-04-09 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device Expired - Lifetime EP0870520B1 (en)

Priority Applications (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002201421A CA2201421A1 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-01 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device
AU17814/97A AU724480B2 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-08 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device
DK97810204T DK0870520T3 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-09 Resistance mechanism for exercise device
EP97810204A EP0870520B1 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-09 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device
ES97810204T ES2137768T3 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-09 RESISTANCE MECHANISM FOR EXERCISE DEVICE.
DE69700527T DE69700527T2 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-09 Counter-holding mechanism for an exercise device
AT97810204T ATE184498T1 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-09 COUNTER-HOLDING MECHANISM FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE
GR990402969T GR3031879T3 (en) 1997-04-01 1999-11-18 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device

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CA002201421A CA2201421A1 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-01 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device
AU17814/97A AU724480B2 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-08 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device
EP97810204A EP0870520B1 (en) 1997-04-01 1997-04-09 A resistance mechanism for an exercising device

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EP0870520A2 EP0870520A2 (en) 1998-10-14
EP0870520A3 true EP0870520A3 (en) 1998-12-02
EP0870520B1 EP0870520B1 (en) 1999-09-15

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AT (1) ATE184498T1 (en)
AU (1) AU724480B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2201421A1 (en)
DE (1) DE69700527T2 (en)
DK (1) DK0870520T3 (en)
ES (1) ES2137768T3 (en)
GR (1) GR3031879T3 (en)

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GB2130899A (en) * 1982-11-27 1984-06-13 Josef Schnell Training apparatus
GB2157578A (en) * 1984-04-24 1985-10-30 Paul Andrew Weston Electrically controlled exercise apparatus
EP0190065A1 (en) * 1985-01-10 1986-08-06 Louis Champavier Exercising apparatus with a frame pivotally mounted around a driving shaft
EP0737491A1 (en) * 1995-04-10 1996-10-16 Hai Pin Kuo Multipurpose exercise machine

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US4620703A (en) * 1984-10-12 1986-11-04 Greenhut Paul M Exercise apparatus
US4765613A (en) * 1987-01-22 1988-08-23 Paramount Fitness Equipment Corporation Progressive resistance exercise device
FR2709067B1 (en) * 1993-08-17 1995-11-03 Sellier Bruno Torque generating device, application to a physical exercise device and variator for controlling a corresponding motor.

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2130899A (en) * 1982-11-27 1984-06-13 Josef Schnell Training apparatus
GB2157578A (en) * 1984-04-24 1985-10-30 Paul Andrew Weston Electrically controlled exercise apparatus
EP0190065A1 (en) * 1985-01-10 1986-08-06 Louis Champavier Exercising apparatus with a frame pivotally mounted around a driving shaft
EP0737491A1 (en) * 1995-04-10 1996-10-16 Hai Pin Kuo Multipurpose exercise machine

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DE69700527T2 (en) 2000-03-09
CA2201421A1 (en) 1998-10-01
EP0870520B1 (en) 1999-09-15
EP0870520A2 (en) 1998-10-14
AU724480B2 (en) 2000-09-21
DK0870520T3 (en) 2000-03-20
DE69700527D1 (en) 1999-10-21
ATE184498T1 (en) 1999-10-15
GR3031879T3 (en) 2000-02-29
ES2137768T3 (en) 1999-12-16

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