EP0888154A1 - Device for training the back muscles by the transmission of oscillations to a sitting test subject - Google Patents

Device for training the back muscles by the transmission of oscillations to a sitting test subject

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EP0888154A1
EP0888154A1 EP97914137A EP97914137A EP0888154A1 EP 0888154 A1 EP0888154 A1 EP 0888154A1 EP 97914137 A EP97914137 A EP 97914137A EP 97914137 A EP97914137 A EP 97914137A EP 0888154 A1 EP0888154 A1 EP 0888154A1
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Dirk Dr. Med. Rothhaupt
Christoph Ann
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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
    • 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
    • A63B23/03575—Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/04—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports simulating the movement of horses
    • 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
    • A63B23/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles)
    • A63B23/0233—Muscles of the back, e.g. by an extension of the body against a resistance, reverse crunch

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  • the invention relates to a device with a seat recording to improve the spinal muscles by training these muscles with vibrations without extreme movements.
  • Training devices for improving the function of the spinal muscles are widely known.
  • these are devices on which the test person can train muscular strength by performing more or less fixed movements against adjustable resistances.
  • devices are known which are characterized by an unstable base which causes the test person to train his or her balance (pezzy ball).
  • the first movement component is the pelvic movement in the frontal direction induced by the stepping movement of the horse with pelvic tilt and pelvic erection. This forces the lower lumbar spine to constantly vary the ingested lordosis.
  • the second movement component is a slight, step-dependent lateral flexion, which always strikes the respective tuberosis ischii when the lumbar spine is at the maximum of its lordotic curvature.
  • the third component of movement is an up and down movement of the upper body along a vertical axis tilted slightly forward.
  • the rider performs the movement components 1 (pelvic tilt around the transverse axis) and 3 (up and down movement along the slightly tilted vertical axis) in the correct saddle seat, but the movement component 2 (pelvic lateral flexion) reflective control and equilibrium reactions of the Mm. rotatores lumborum stabilized and intercepted. It is precisely this stabilization reaction that is used during step riding for the purpose of training the deep monosegmental rotators without building up a rigid isometric tension field, similar to the whole body tension according to BRUNKOW.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device of the type mentioned, in which complex training effects are achieved by the multidimensional transmission of vibration impulses, which are similar to those that occur in the various forms of equestrian therapy, but because of this in frequency and amplitude-free controllability of the various movement components.
  • the seat receptacle is mounted to be multidimensionally movable about at least one pivot point and the device has drive means with which multidimensional movement impulses can be fed to the seat receptacle.
  • These movements trigger a lateral flexion of the spine of the person picked up by the seat device of the person picked up by the seat device, and additionally cause a change in the pelvic tilt position, so that the stability and function of the spinal column muscles improve.
  • a possible rotation causes a rotation along the longitudinal axis of the spine.
  • the subject's body is accelerated below its center of gravity by a parabolic movement.
  • Optimal adaptation to different people can be achieved if the drive means are designed in such a way that the seat receptacle can carry out movement pulses which can be regulated in frequency and amplitude.
  • This movement additionally causes a change in the pelvic tilt position in the person picked up by the seat device if the seat mount is kept tiltable forward.
  • Controllable rocking movements in the longitudinal direction can be achieved if the seat holder is pivoted forward and upward on a circular path about a pivot point, the seat holder remaining aligned horizontally.
  • Angular momentum on the pelvis and the spine can be achieved if the seat holder is held rotatable about its vertical axis.
  • the device has a riding saddle-like seat device which can perform tilting movements which can be regulated in frequency and amplitude about its longitudinal axis, so that an additional leg spread occurs.
  • Rotations about the vertical axis of the seat holder with a foot and a stand for holding the seat holder can be carried out if the drive means rotate the stand about its vertical axis.
  • the device can be used daily if it is designed as an office chair in which the seat is provided with drive means
  • the device has a foot on which a stand is fastened which carries a U-shaped fork, if a cranked shaft is rotatably mounted between the ends of the fork, if an intermediate carrier is rotatable on the cranked shaft part attached and if the seat receptacle is also rotatably mounted in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate carrier
  • the device can have a riding saddle-like seat device as the seat mount.
  • This seat device can perform tilting movements which can be regulated in frequency and amplitude about its longitudinal axis (X axis).
  • This seat device also carries out tilting movements about its transverse axis (Y axis), the deflection of which in turn can be adjusted in frequency and amplitude.
  • the seat device in turn carries out rocking movements which can be varied in frequency and amplitude in the longitudinal direction.
  • the device can rotate about its vertical axis (Z axis).
  • FIG. 1 shows a simplified illustration of the seat
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of a device according to the invention.
  • the seat device is shown in simplified form as barrel 1, so that the directions of movement of the orthopedic device according to the invention can be illustrated in more detail.
  • the x-axis 2, the y-axis 3 and the z-axis 4 and two pivot points 5 and 6 are entered for orientation. The tilting movement is explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the device is shown in side view.
  • the x-axis 2 and thus the barrel 1 can be tilted forwards and backwards about the lower pivot point 5.
  • the device can be seen in front view in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the y-axis 3 and thus the barrel 1 can be tilted laterally about the upper pivot point 6.
  • the device is again shown in a side view.
  • a circular deflection takes place around the upper pivot point 6, in that the device is moved in the direction of the x-axis 2, whereby it remains horizontal.
  • the device can also be rotated additionally about the z-axis 4.
  • FIG. 8 shows a device for generating a controlled movement sequence with a foot 10, on which a stand 11 is attached, which carries a U-shaped fork 12. Between the ends of a cranked shaft 13 is rotatably mounted. An intermediate carrier 15 is mounted on the cranked shaft part 14, on which a seat receptacle 16 is likewise mounted rotatably in its longitudinal direction.
  • the x-axis 2 is tilted in accordance with the double arrow 18 and according to FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the circular deflection of the seat receptacle 16 and thus the device described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 is achieved by pivoting the elongated lever 19 of the cranked shaft 13 in the direction of the double arrow 20.
  • the drive means for pivoting the seat receptacles 16 can act on this lever 19.
  • the fork 12 can be rotated about its vertical axis in the direction of the double arrow 21 by drive means attached in the base 10 or stand 11.
  • the device shown in FIG. 8 is expediently covered with a cladding, not shown, which lies firmly on the seat receptacle 16, so that the movement impulses are transmitted to it. It can be provided with a riding saddle-like seat device.
  • a foot receptacle can be rigidly attached to the foot 10 of the device, which, for example, allows a person sitting in a saddle attached to the seat receptacle 16 to achieve a change in the hip flexion position by placing the feet on it. This footrest rests in relation to the floor. However, it can also be hung on a free-lending basis.
  • the movement impulses can be triggered by electric motors, electromagnets, hydraulic devices or the like. They can include a smooth or impulsive movement.
  • the device described above is freely movable in all directions, specifically laterally tiltable about the X-axis and Y-axis, on a device which can be deflected circularly along the X-axis and through which the seat receptacle 16 together the device carrying it can additionally be moved upwards along the Z-axis, and rotatable about the Z-axis. All these movements are carried out by a drive that is adjustable in frequency and amplitude.
  • Such a device can be used in many ways for therapeutic treatment in medical practices, rehabilitation clinics or the like.
  • Chairs or other seat devices can also be equipped with it, so that the back muscles can be trained, for example, while typing on an office chair equipped according to the invention without interrupting work.

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for improving the spinal column muscles by training said muscles with oscillations without extreme swinging movements. Said device has a seat carrier (16) which is mounted to provide movement about at least one pivot (5, 6) in a number of dimensions, and the device has drive means used to supply multidimensional movement pulses (the frequency and amplitude thereof being adjustable) to the seat carrier (16). According to the invention, the seat carrier (16) is supported to be tiltable laterally about its longitudinal axis (2) as well as forwards. The seat carrier (16) can also be swivelled about a pivot (6) forwards and upwards along a circular path, the seat carrier (16) remaining horizontal, and can be rotated about its vertical axis (4).

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Vorrichtung zum Training der Rückenmuskulatur durch die Über¬ tragung von Schwingungen auf einen sitzenden ProbandenDevice for training the back muscles by transmitting vibrations to a seated subject
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einer Sitzauf¬ nahme zur Verbesserung der Wirbelsäulenmuskulatur durch Training dieser Muskulatur mit Schwingungen ohne extreme Bewegungsausschläge.The invention relates to a device with a seat recording to improve the spinal muscles by training these muscles with vibrations without extreme movements.
Trainingsgeräte zur Verbesserung der Funktion der Wirbelsäu¬ lenmuskulatur sind vielfältig bekannt. Zum einen sind dies Vorrichtungen, auf denen der Proband durch die Ausführung von mehr oder weniger festgelegten Bewegungen gegen einstellbare Widerstände Muskelkraft trainieren kann. Zum anderen sind Vorrichtungen bekannt, die sich durch eine instabile Unter¬ lage auszeichnen, die den Probanden veranlaßt, sein Gleichge¬ wicht zu trainieren (Pezzy-Ball) .Training devices for improving the function of the spinal muscles are widely known. On the one hand, these are devices on which the test person can train muscular strength by performing more or less fixed movements against adjustable resistances. On the other hand, devices are known which are characterized by an unstable base which causes the test person to train his or her balance (pezzy ball).
Die komplexe Verknüpfung des gezielten Trainings von bestimm¬ ten Anteilen der Rückenmuskulatur mit der gleichzeitigen Ver¬ besserung von Koordination und Stoffwechselsituation der betroffenen Gewebe, der Muskulatur, den Bandscheiben, den Sehnen- und Bandstrukturen, wird im Rahmen der sogenannter Reittherapieformen genutzt, wie sie beispielsweise in demThe complex combination of the targeted training of certain parts of the back muscles with the simultaneous improvement of the coordination and metabolic situation of the affected tissues, the muscles, the intervertebral discs, the tendon and ligament structures is used in the context of the so-called riding therapy forms, such as those used by doing
Zeitschriftenartikel "Neue Aspekte zur Behandlung des Morbus Scheuermann mit Hippotherapie" von A. Gottwald et.al. aus der Zeitschrift für Orthopädie 119 (1981) , Seiten 351 ff. und dem Buch "Reiten aus der Körpermitte. Pferd und Reiter im Gleich- gewicht" von S. Swift, erschienen Räschlikon Verlag Zürich, Stuttgart, Wien 1985 beschrieben sind.Journal article "New aspects for the treatment of Scheuermann's disease with hippotherapy" by A. Gottwald et.al. from the magazine for orthopedics 119 (1981), pages 351 ff. and the book "Riding from the middle of the body. Horse and rider in equilibrium" by S. Swift, published Räschlikon Verlag Zürich, Stuttgart, Wien 1985.
Bei diesen Therapieformen nutzt man die komplexe Übertragung von Bewegungsimpulsen, die beim Schrittreiten von Pferden auf ihre Reiter übertragen werden. Therapeutischer Ausgangspunkt ist die physiologische Rückenhaltung des korrekt sitzenden Reiters. Sie entspricht der in der Rückenschule geforderten Haltung der Wirbelsäule. Der Patient sitzt also mit physio¬ logischer, muskulär stabilisierter Lendenwirbelsäulenlordose im Sattel. Hauptbelastungspunkte beim Sitzen sind die Sitz¬ beine. Beim Schrittreiten kommt es zur Übertragung des drei- dimensionalen Schwingrhythmus des Pferderückens auf den Patienten.These forms of therapy use the complex transmission of movement impulses, which are transmitted from horses to their riders when they walk. The therapeutic starting point is the physiological back posture of the correctly seated rider. It corresponds to that required in the back school Posture of the spine. The patient sits in the saddle with a physiological, muscular stabilized lumbar spine lordosis. The main stress points when sitting are the sit legs. When you step, the three-dimensional vibration rhythm of the horse's back is transferred to the patient.
Erste Bewegungskomponente ist die durch die Schrittbewegung des Pferdes induzierte Beckenbewegung in der Frontalrichtung mit Beckenkippung und Beckenaufrichtung. Die untere Lenden¬ wirbelsäule wird dadurch gezwungen, die eingenommene Lordose ständig zu variieren.The first movement component is the pelvic movement in the frontal direction induced by the stepping movement of the horse with pelvic tilt and pelvic erection. This forces the lower lumbar spine to constantly vary the ingested lordosis.
Zweite Bewegungskomponente ist eine geringe, schrittabhängige Lateralflexion, die immer dann den jeweiligen Tuber ossis ischii trifft, wenn sich die Lendenwirbelsäule auf dem Maxi¬ mum ihrer lordotischen Krümmung befindet.The second movement component is a slight, step-dependent lateral flexion, which always strikes the respective tuberosis ischii when the lumbar spine is at the maximum of its lordotic curvature.
Dritte Bewegungskomponente ist eine Auf- und Abbewegung des Oberkörpers entlang einer leicht nach vorn gekippten Hoch¬ achse.The third component of movement is an up and down movement of the upper body along a vertical axis tilted slightly forward.
Bezüglich der drei vorgenannten Bewegungskomponenten ist festzustellen, daß der Reiter im korrekten Sattelsitz die Bewegungskomponenten 1 ( Beckenkippung um die Querachse) und 3 (Auf- und Abbewegung entlang der leicht nach vorn gekippten Hochachse) ausführt, die Bewegungskomponente 2 (Beckenlate¬ ralflexion) jedoch durch reflektorische Stell- und Gleich¬ gewichtsreaktionen der Mm. rotatores lumborum stabilisiert und damit abfängt. Eben diese Stabilisierungεreaktion wird beim Schrittreiten zum Zweck des Training der tiefliegenden monosegmentalen Rotatoren ausgenutzt, ohne ein starres iso¬ metrisches Spannungsfeld, ähnlich der Ganzkörperspannung nach BRUNKOW, aufzubauen. Ähnlich der "hubfreien Mobilisierung" nach der Methode von KLEIN-VOGELBACH kommt es nicht zu maxi¬ malen Bewegungsausschlägen, sondern lediglich zu kleinen differenzierten Bewegungen, die bei der Lateralflexion der unteren LendenwirbelSäulensegmente die Wiederherstellung der gestörten nozizeptiven Funktion maßgeblich beeinflussen.Regarding the three aforementioned movement components, it should be noted that the rider performs the movement components 1 (pelvic tilt around the transverse axis) and 3 (up and down movement along the slightly tilted vertical axis) in the correct saddle seat, but the movement component 2 (pelvic lateral flexion) reflective control and equilibrium reactions of the Mm. rotatores lumborum stabilized and intercepted. It is precisely this stabilization reaction that is used during step riding for the purpose of training the deep monosegmental rotators without building up a rigid isometric tension field, similar to the whole body tension according to BRUNKOW. Similar to the "stroke-free mobilization" according to the KLEIN-VOGELBACH method, there are no maximum movement fluctuations, but only small, differentiated movements which occur during the lateral flexion of the lower lumbar vertebral column segments significantly affect the restoration of impaired nociceptive function.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei der durch die mehrdimensionale Übertragung von Schwingungsimpulsen komplexe Trainingswirkungen erzielt werden, die denen ähnlich sind, die bei den verschiedenen Formen der Reittherapie auftreten, über diese jedoch aufgrund der in Frequenz und Amplitude freien Steuerbarkeit der verschiedenen Bewegungskomponenten hinausgehen.The invention has for its object to provide a device of the type mentioned, in which complex training effects are achieved by the multidimensional transmission of vibration impulses, which are similar to those that occur in the various forms of equestrian therapy, but because of this in frequency and amplitude-free controllability of the various movement components.
Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Sitzaufnahme um wenigstens einen Drehpunkt mehrdimensional bewegbar gelagert ist und die Vorrichtung Antriebsmittel aufweist, mit denen der Sitzaufnahme mehrdimensionale Bewe¬ gungsimpulse zuführbar sind. Diese Bewegungen lösen durch wechselnde Belastungen der Sitzbeine der von der Sitzvorrich¬ tung aufgenommenen Person bei dieser eine Lateralflexion der Wirbelsäule aus und bewirken zusätzlich eine Veränderung der Beckenkippstellung, so daß sich Stabilität und Funktion der WirbelSäulenmuskulatur verbessern. Eine mögliche Drehung bewirkt eine Rotation entlang der Längsachse der Wirbelsäule. Durch eine parabelförmige Bewegung wird der Körper des Pro- banden unterhalb seines Schwerpunktes beschleunigt.The object is achieved in that the seat receptacle is mounted to be multidimensionally movable about at least one pivot point and the device has drive means with which multidimensional movement impulses can be fed to the seat receptacle. These movements trigger a lateral flexion of the spine of the person picked up by the seat device of the person picked up by the seat device, and additionally cause a change in the pelvic tilt position, so that the stability and function of the spinal column muscles improve. A possible rotation causes a rotation along the longitudinal axis of the spine. The subject's body is accelerated below its center of gravity by a parabolic movement.
Es hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die örtliche Lage der Drehpunkte für die Bewegungsimpulse in unterschiedlichen Richtungen nicht gleich εind.It has proven to be advantageous if the location of the pivot points for the movement impulses in different directions is not the same.
Eine optimale Anpassung an unterschiedliche Personen läßt sich erreichen, wenn die Antriebsmittel derart ausgebildet sind, daß die Sitzaufnahme in Frequenz und Amplitude regel¬ bare Bewegungsimpulse ausführen kann.Optimal adaptation to different people can be achieved if the drive means are designed in such a way that the seat receptacle can carry out movement pulses which can be regulated in frequency and amplitude.
Eine Lateralflexion der Wirbelsäule durch wechselnde Rechts- Links-Belastungen der Sitzbeine der von der Sitzvorrichtung aufgenommenen Person wird ausgelöst, wenn die Sitzaufnahme um ihre Längsachse seitlich kippbar gehalten ist.Lateral flexion of the spine due to changing right-left loads on the ischial legs of the seat device Picked up person is triggered when the seat holder is held laterally tiltable about its longitudinal axis.
Diese Bewegung verursacht bei der von der Sitzvorrichtung aufgenommenen Person zusätzlich eine Veränderung der Becken¬ kippstellung, wenn die Sitzaufnahme nach vorne kippbar gehal¬ ten ist.This movement additionally causes a change in the pelvic tilt position in the person picked up by the seat device if the seat mount is kept tiltable forward.
Regelbare Schaukelbewegungen in Längsrichtung lassen sich erreichen, wenn die Sitzaufnahme nach vorne und oben auf einer Kreisbahn um einen Drehpunkt schwenkbar gehalten ist, wobei die Sitzaufnahme horizontal ausgerichtet bleibt.Controllable rocking movements in the longitudinal direction can be achieved if the seat holder is pivoted forward and upward on a circular path about a pivot point, the seat holder remaining aligned horizontally.
Drehimpulse auf das Becken sowie die Wirbelsäule können erzielt werden, wenn die Sitzaufnahme um ihre senkrechte Achse drehbar gehalten ist.Angular momentum on the pelvis and the spine can be achieved if the seat holder is held rotatable about its vertical axis.
Es hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Vorrichtung eine reitsattelartige Sitzvorrichtung aufweist, die um ihre Längsachse in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbare Kippbewegungen ausführen kann, so daß eine zusätzliche Beinspreizung erfolgt.It has proven to be advantageous if the device has a riding saddle-like seat device which can perform tilting movements which can be regulated in frequency and amplitude about its longitudinal axis, so that an additional leg spread occurs.
Drehungen um die senkrechte Achse der Sitzaufnahme mit einem Fuß und einem Ständer zur Halterung der Sitzaufnahme können ausgeführt werden, wenn die Antriebsmittel den Ständer um seine senkrechte Achse drehen.Rotations about the vertical axis of the seat holder with a foot and a stand for holding the seat holder can be carried out if the drive means rotate the stand about its vertical axis.
Die Vorrichtung läßt sich täglich einsetzen wenn sie als ein Bürostuhl ausgebildet ist, bei dem die Sitzfläche mit Antriebsmitteln versehen istThe device can be used daily if it is designed as an office chair in which the seat is provided with drive means
Es hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Vorrichtung einen Fuß aufweist, auf dem ein Ständer befestigt ist, der eine U-förmige Gabel trägt, wenn zwischen den Enden der Gabel eine gekröpfte Welle drehbar gelagert ist, wenn auf dem gekröpften Wellenteil ein Zwischenträger drehbar befestigt ist und wenn in Längsrichtung des Zwischenträgers die Sitz¬ aufnähme ebenfalls drehbar gelagert angebracht istIt has proven to be advantageous if the device has a foot on which a stand is fastened which carries a U-shaped fork, if a cranked shaft is rotatably mounted between the ends of the fork, if an intermediate carrier is rotatable on the cranked shaft part attached and if the seat receptacle is also rotatably mounted in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate carrier
Erfindungsgemäß kann die Vorrichtung als Sitzaufnahme eine reitsattelartige Sitzvorrichtung aufweisen. Diese Sitzvor¬ richtung kann um ihre Längsachse (X-Achse) in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbare Kippbewegungen ausführen.According to the invention, the device can have a riding saddle-like seat device as the seat mount. This seat device can perform tilting movements which can be regulated in frequency and amplitude about its longitudinal axis (X axis).
Auch um ihre Querachse ( Y-Achse) führt diese Sitzvorrichtung Kippbewegungen aus, deren Auslenkung wiederum in Frequenz und Amplitude einstellbar ist. Zusätzlich führt die Sitzvorrich¬ tung wiederum in Frequenz und Amplitude veränderbare Schau¬ kelbewegungen in Längsrichtung aus . Weiterhin kann die Vor¬ richtung Drehungen um ihre senkrechte Achse ( Z-Achse) aus- führen.This seat device also carries out tilting movements about its transverse axis (Y axis), the deflection of which in turn can be adjusted in frequency and amplitude. In addition, the seat device in turn carries out rocking movements which can be varied in frequency and amplitude in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the device can rotate about its vertical axis (Z axis).
Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand von in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:
Figur 1 vereinfachte Darstellung der Sitzgelegen¬ heit,FIG. 1 shows a simplified illustration of the seat,
Figuren 2 bis 7 Skizzen zur Darstellung von möglichen Bewe- gungen der Sitzgelegenheit undFigures 2 to 7 sketches to illustrate possible movements of the seat and
Figur 8 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.Figure 8 is a perspective view of a device according to the invention.
In Figur 1 ist die Sitzvorrichtung vereinfacht als Tonne 1 dargestellt, damit die Bewegungsrichtungen der erfindungs- gemäßen orthopädischen Vorrichtung näher veranschaulicht werden können. Zur Orientierung sind die x-Achse 2, die y- Achse 3 und die z-Achse 4 sowie zwei Drehpunkte 5 und 6 eingetragen. Anhand der Figuren 2 und 3 wird die Kippbewegung erläutert. Die Vorrichtung ist in Seitenansicht dargestellt. Um den unteren Drehpunkt 5 kann die x-Achse 2 und damit die Tonne 1 nach vorn und zurück gekippt werden.In FIG. 1, the seat device is shown in simplified form as barrel 1, so that the directions of movement of the orthopedic device according to the invention can be illustrated in more detail. The x-axis 2, the y-axis 3 and the z-axis 4 and two pivot points 5 and 6 are entered for orientation. The tilting movement is explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The device is shown in side view. The x-axis 2 and thus the barrel 1 can be tilted forwards and backwards about the lower pivot point 5.
In den Figuren 4 und 5 ist die Vorrichtung in Vorderansicht zu sehen. Um den oberen Drehpunkt 6 kann die y-Achse 3 und damit die Tonne 1 seitlich gekippt werden.The device can be seen in front view in FIGS. 4 and 5. The y-axis 3 and thus the barrel 1 can be tilted laterally about the upper pivot point 6.
In den Figuren 6 und 7 ist die Vorrichtung wiederum in Sei¬ tenansicht dargestellt. Um den oberen Drehpunkt 6 erfolgt eine kreisförmige Auslenkung, indem die Vorrichtung in Rich¬ tung der x-Achse 2 bewegt wird, wobei sie in der Waagerechten bleibt. Dadurch erhält der Körper 1 eine zusätzliche Bewegung in Richtung der z-Achse 4.6 and 7, the device is again shown in a side view. A circular deflection takes place around the upper pivot point 6, in that the device is moved in the direction of the x-axis 2, whereby it remains horizontal. This gives the body 1 an additional movement in the direction of the z-axis 4.
Erfindungsgemäß läßt sich die Vorrichtung auch noch zusätz¬ lich um die z-Achse 4 drehen.According to the invention, the device can also be rotated additionally about the z-axis 4.
In Figur 8 ist eine Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines kontrol¬ lierten Bewegungsablaufs mit einem Fuß 10 dargestellt, auf dem ein Ständer 11 befestigt ist, der eine U-förmige Gabel 12 trägt. Zwischen deren Enden ist eine gekröpfte Welle 13 dreh¬ bar gelagert. Auf dem gekröpften Wellenteil 14 ist ein Zwi- schentrager 15 gelagert, an dem in seiner Längsrichtung eine Sitzaufnahme 16 ebenfalls drehbar gelagert angebracht ist.FIG. 8 shows a device for generating a controlled movement sequence with a foot 10, on which a stand 11 is attached, which carries a U-shaped fork 12. Between the ends of a cranked shaft 13 is rotatably mounted. An intermediate carrier 15 is mounted on the cranked shaft part 14, on which a seat receptacle 16 is likewise mounted rotatably in its longitudinal direction.
Durch die drehbare Befestigung der Sitzaufnahme 16 an dem Zwischenträger 15 läßt sich dieser, wie anhand der Figuren 4 und 5 gezeigt wurde, um d^e x-Achse 2 seitlich schwenken, so daß die y-Achse 3 und damit die Sitzaufnahme 16 in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 17 durch Antriebsmittel seitlich gekippt wird.Due to the rotatable attachment of the seat mount 16 on the intermediate member 15 can be of this, as was shown with reference to Figures 4 and 5, by d ^ e x-axis pivot laterally 2, so that the y-axis 3 and therefore the seat carrier 16 in the direction of the double arrow 17 is laterally tilted by drive means.
Durch Verdrehen des Zwischenträgers 15 auf dem Wellenteil 14 durch Antriebsmittel erfolgt eine Kippung der x-Achse 2 ent¬ sprechend dem Doppelpfeil 18 und gemäß den Figuren 2 und 3. Die anhand der Figuren 6 und 7 beschriebene kreisförmige Auε- lenkung der Sitzaufnahme 16 und damit der Vorrichtung wird durch Verschwenken des verlängerten Hebels 19 der gekröpften Welle 13 in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 20 erreicht. An diesem Hebel 19 können die Antriebsmittel zur Schwenkung der Sitz¬ aufnähme 16 angreifen.By rotating the intermediate carrier 15 on the shaft part 14 by drive means, the x-axis 2 is tilted in accordance with the double arrow 18 and according to FIGS. 2 and 3. The circular deflection of the seat receptacle 16 and thus the device described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 is achieved by pivoting the elongated lever 19 of the cranked shaft 13 in the direction of the double arrow 20. The drive means for pivoting the seat receptacles 16 can act on this lever 19.
Weiterhin läßt sich die Gabel 12 durch im Fuß 10 oder Ständer 11 angebrachte Antriebsmittel in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 21 um ihre senkrechte Achse verdrehen.Furthermore, the fork 12 can be rotated about its vertical axis in the direction of the double arrow 21 by drive means attached in the base 10 or stand 11.
Die in Figur 8 dargestellte Vorrichtung wird zweckmäßiger¬ weise mit einer nicht dargestellten Verkleidung abgedeckt, die auf der Sitzaufnahme 16 fest aufliegt, so daß die Bewe¬ gungsimpulse auf sie übertragen werden. Sie kann mit einer reitsattelartigen Sitzvorrichtung versehen sein.The device shown in FIG. 8 is expediently covered with a cladding, not shown, which lies firmly on the seat receptacle 16, so that the movement impulses are transmitted to it. It can be provided with a riding saddle-like seat device.
Am Fuß 10 der Vorrichtung kann eine Fußaufnahme starr ange- bracht sein, die es, der beispielsweise einer in einem an der Sitzaufnahme 16 befestigten Sattel sitzenden Person erlaubt, durch das Abstellen der Füße auf ihr, zusätzlich eine Verän¬ derung der Hüftbeugestellung zu erreichen. Diese Fußaufnahme ruht in Bezug auf den Fußboden. Sie kann aber auch freibeweg- lieh aufgehängt sein.A foot receptacle can be rigidly attached to the foot 10 of the device, which, for example, allows a person sitting in a saddle attached to the seat receptacle 16 to achieve a change in the hip flexion position by placing the feet on it. This footrest rests in relation to the floor. However, it can also be hung on a free-lending basis.
Für alle diese Bewegungen, die nur eine kleine Auslenkung in den gezeigten Richtungen bewirken, sind nicht dargestellte Antriebsmittel vorgesehen. Die Bewegungsimpulse können erfin- dungsgemäß durch Elektromotoren, Elektromagneten, Hydraulik- Vorrichtungen oder dgl. ausgelöst werden. Sie können eine gleichmäßige oder impulsartige Bewegung umfassen.For all of these movements, which cause only a small deflection in the directions shown, drive means, not shown, are provided. According to the invention, the movement impulses can be triggered by electric motors, electromagnets, hydraulic devices or the like. They can include a smooth or impulsive movement.
Vorstehend beschriebene Vorrichtung ist in allen Richtungen frei beweglich gelagert, und zwar um die X-Achse und Y-Achse seitlich kippbar, auf einer entlang der X-Achse kreisförmig auslenkbaren Vorrichtung, durch die die Sitzaufnahme 16 samt der sie tragenden Vorrichtung zusätzlich entlang der Z-Achse nach oben bewegt werden kann, und um die Z-Achse drehbar. Alle diese Bewegungen erfolgen durch einen in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbaren Antrieb.The device described above is freely movable in all directions, specifically laterally tiltable about the X-axis and Y-axis, on a device which can be deflected circularly along the X-axis and through which the seat receptacle 16 together the device carrying it can additionally be moved upwards along the Z-axis, and rotatable about the Z-axis. All these movements are carried out by a drive that is adjustable in frequency and amplitude.
Eine derartige Vorrichtung läßt sich vielseitig zur thera¬ peutischen Behandlung in Arztpraxen, Reha-Kliniken oder dgl. einsetzen. Auch lassen sich Stühle oder andere Sitzvorrich¬ tungen damit ausstatten, so daß beispielsweise während einer Schreibarbeit auf einem erfindungsgemäß ausgestatteten Büro¬ stuhl sitzend die Rückenmuskulatur ohne Unterbrechung der Arbeit trainiert werden kann. Such a device can be used in many ways for therapeutic treatment in medical practices, rehabilitation clinics or the like. Chairs or other seat devices can also be equipped with it, so that the back muscles can be trained, for example, while typing on an office chair equipped according to the invention without interrupting work.

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1. Vorrichtung zum Training der Rückenmuskulatur mit einer Sitzaufnahme (16), d a d u r c h g e k e n n ¬ z e i c h n e t , daß die Sitzaufnahme (16) um wenig¬ stens einen Drehpunkt (5, 6) mehrdimensional bewegbar gelagert ist und die Vorrichtung Antriebsmittel aufweist, mit denen der Sitzaufnahme (16) mehrdimensionale Bewe¬ gungsimpulse zuführbar sind.1. Device for training the back muscles with a seat receptacle (16), characterized in that the seat receptacle (16) is mounted to be multi-dimensionally movable about at least one pivot point (5, 6) and the device has drive means with which the seat receptacle ( 16) multidimensional movement impulses can be supplied.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, d a d u r c h g e ¬ k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die örtliche Lage der Drehpunkte (5, 6) für die Bewegungsimpulse in unter¬ schiedlichen Richtungen nicht gleich sind.2. Device according to claim 1, so that the local position of the pivot points (5, 6) for the movement impulses in different directions are not the same.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Antriebsmittel derart ausgebildet sind, daß die Sitzaufnahme (16) in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbare Bewegungsimpulse ausfüh- ren kann.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the drive means are designed such that the seat holder (16) can perform adjustable movement impulses in frequency and amplitude.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Sitzaufnahme (16) um ihre Längsachse (2) seitlich kippbar gehalten ist.4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, that the seat receptacle (16) is held laterally tiltable about its longitudinal axis (2).
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Sitzaufnahme (16) nach vorne kippbar gehalten ist.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, that the seat holder (16) is held so that it can be tilted forward.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Sitzaufnahme (16) nach vorne und oben auf einer Kreisbahn um einen Drehpunkt (6) schwenkbar gehalten ist, wobei die Sitzaufnahme (16) horizontal ausgerichtet bleibt. 6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that the seat receptacle (16) is pivotally held forward and upward on a circular path about a pivot point (6), the seat receptacle (16) remaining aligned horizontally.
Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Sitzaufnahme (16) um ihre senkrechte Achse (4) drehbar gehalten ist. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, since ¬ characterized in that the seat receptacle (16) is held rotatable about its vertical axis (4).
Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß sie als Sitzaufnahme eine reitsattelartige Sitzvorrichtung (16) aufweist .Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, so that it has a riding-saddle-like seat device (16) as the seat receptacle.
Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 8, d a d u r c h g e ¬ k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die reitsattelartige Sitzvorrichtung (16) um ihre Längsachse in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbare Kippbewegungen ausführen kann.Device according to claim 8, so that the saddle-like seat device (16) can perform tilting movements which can be regulated in frequency and amplitude about its longitudinal axis.
10. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, mit einem Fuß (10) und einem Ständer (11) zur Halterung der Sitzaufnahme (16) , d a d u r c h g e k e n n ¬ z e i c h n e t , daß die Antriebsmittel den Ständer (11) um seine senkrechte Achse (4) drehen.10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, with a foot (10) and a stand (11) for holding the seat receptacle (16), characterized in that the drive means the stand (11) about its vertical axis (4) rotate.
11. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß die Vorrichtung ein Bürostuhl ist, bei dem die Sitzfläche mit Antriebsmitteln versehen ist.11. The device according to one of claims 1 to 10, that the device is an office chair in which the seat is provided with drive means.
12. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, d a ¬ d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , daß sie einen Fuß (10) aufweist, auf dem ein Ständer (11) befe- stigt ist, der eine U-förmige Gabel (12) trägt, daß zwi¬ schen den Enden der Gabel (12) eine gekröpfte Welle (13) drehbar gelagert ist, daß auf dem gekröpften Wellenteil (14) ein Zwischenträger (15) drehbar befestigt ist und daß in Längsrichtung des Zwischenträgers (15) die Sitz- aufnähme (16) ebenfalls drehbar gelagert angebracht ist. 12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, since ¬ characterized in that it has a foot (10) on which a stand (11) is fastened, which carries a U-shaped fork (12) that zwi¬ At the ends of the fork (12), a cranked shaft (13) is rotatably mounted, that an intermediate carrier (15) is rotatably fastened on the cranked shaft part (14) and that the seat receptacles (16) in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate carrier (15) is also rotatably mounted.
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