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EP1268008B1
EP1268008B1 EP01918922A EP01918922A EP1268008B1 EP 1268008 B1 EP1268008 B1 EP 1268008B1 EP 01918922 A EP01918922 A EP 01918922A EP 01918922 A EP01918922 A EP 01918922A EP 1268008 B1 EP1268008 B1 EP 1268008B1
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  • the present invention relates to exercise devices and in particular, to a computer controlled exercise device, an exercise device which supports a user's body and which support can be rotated to various inclined positions and may be interchangeable to allow varying degrees of hip flexion and extension and may allow varying positions of a user's arms, an exercise device that allows the user to generate energy to power said exercise device.
  • Exercise devices, machines, etc. are well known and include bicycle and bicycle type devices, machines, etc. treadmills, running, climbing, stepping, rowing cross country skiing, elliptical, hybrids of motions, machines, etc. Many of these devices have controls for varying a resistance of the part engaged by the user as well as some type of display device for providing information to the user.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,613,129 discloses an exercise bicycle which includes a visual display unit and an electronic control which displays programmed exercise routines as well as displaying time, load or resistance applied to the user, speed of exercise by the user and user's pulse rate.
  • the automatic program mode of operation may provide routine such as simulating riding of the bicycle up and down hilly terrain only by varying the resistance of the pedals and visually displaying an increase on a visual graph.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,853,351 discloses an exercise devise that adjust a workload according to heart rate and correlating with a formula based upon the user's heart rate, age, gender, weight, height, etc.. This is all that it allows for and does not does not allow for mechanical configurations that benefit the user nor does it utilize self generated energy to power the devise.
  • U.S. Patent No.5,785,631 discloses an exercise apparatus that includes a support surface for a user, a display, and a computer control that controls resistance load and the orientation of the support surface for the user relative to the floor.
  • the support surface does not allow orientation of the upper and lower body to adjust relative to themselves thus allowing variations of hip flexion and extension other than the amount necessary to move the resistance device provided for.
  • U.S. Patent No.5685804 discloses an exercise devise that allows a user's feet to travel along an elliptical path of travel.
  • the path of travel's angle can be altered so that the stepping motion as claimed may resemble similarities of cross country skiing, walking, jogging, stepping, running, climbing.
  • the devise does not allow for any additional support for the user other than the feet of the user. It only angle that the feet of the user travels on to adjust and does not allow the user's body to change from an upright/ horizontal position to a vertical position. Nor does it provide for the user's movement against the exercise devise to self generate the electrical energy requirement to power the exercise devise.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,054,774 discloses an exercising machine useable by a wide variety of persons in which exercise routines can be pre-programmed for individuals and results of each individual's exercise output can be displayed and stored on computer memory.
  • An upper body support can be positioned either in a horizontal position or in an upright position.
  • U.S. Patent No.4,938,474 discloses an exercise apparatus which simulates stair climbing and determines the amount of exercise based upon the speed of a flywheel. The speed of the flywheel is controlled by a motor and sensor to determine the amount of exercise. This system does not allow for the user generating an amount of energy to provide power for the exercise device.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,372,551 discloses a stress table with a resistance device attached thereto in which the body support member and resistance device can pivot between vertical and horizontal to allow the user to exercise throughout a range of angled orientations. No display device is provided, nor is there any ability to provide a computer controlled exercise routine.
  • U.S. Patent No. 4,358,105 discloses an exercise apparatus of the type that provides automatically controlled resistance levels that are unpredictable by the user.
  • U.S. Patent No. 3,675,640 discloses an exercise apparatus in which a pre-programmed load is provided to an exercise device used by a user and the results of the user's exercise efforts and including various physiological parameters of the user such as heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, respiratory volume and rate are measured and stored.
  • US Patent No. 4,805,901 shows a device with an alternator as an electrical loading device for resistance against a user.
  • An ottoman-like furniture piece serves as a storage unit for an integrated collapsible exercising mechanism.
  • the housing of the unit can be converted to form a chair on which the subject may sit during exercise.
  • the power generated through exercise can be used to empower a television set.
  • US Patent No. 5,330,402 teaches an adjustable frame and limited arm resistance device that allows for adjusting of an arm resistance device.
  • An exercising device wherein a rotary crank handle mechanism is mounted on the upper end portion of a frame assembly for exercising the upper body portion of a person, , and an exercising mechanism is mounted on the lower portion on the frame assembly for exercising the lower body portion of the person.
  • the upper and lower exercising mechanisms are independly operable from each other, and the upper crank handle mechanism is provided with plurality of adjustment features so that the mechanism can be pivoted to a desired position relative to the frame assembly and the crank arms can be oriented relative to each other to recreate the affects of swimming or rowing.
  • Such an exercise device comprises means for supporting the body of a user above a floor comprising a frame means for changing an orientation of said means for supporting a user relative to said floor during an exercise routine; means for providing resistance to movement of a user and means for user generating electrical energy are provided wherein the electrical energy is used to change the orientation of said user.
  • the present invention provides an exercise device which may include a surface for supporting a body of a user.
  • the surface is supported above a floor by a unitary or multiple piece frame.
  • the surface may also be mounted to the frame in such a manner so that it can change orientation relative to the floor during an exercise routine.
  • the surface may pivot forward and backward so that an angle of inclination of the back rest and seat surface relative to the floor and to the resistance means may change between horizontal, vertical and forward beyond vertical.
  • the resistance devise may be mounted to the frame in such a manner that the orientation of the resistance devise(s) can change relative to the floor and to the back rest and seat support surface.
  • the back rest, seat surface, hand grips and the resistance means can change orientation in relation to each other and to the floor if so equipped, independently and or in any combo thereof.
  • the surface may also pivot or rotate side to side about a horizontal axis or rotate up to 360 degrees or more about a vertical axis either while the surface remains horizontal or while the surface is also pivoting about a horizontal axis.
  • the orientation of the graspable support system may be adjusted to allow for changes in positions.
  • Appropriate mechanical arrangements can be provided to allow the orientation change, such as worm gears, planetary gears, hydraulic actuators, etc.
  • the orientation changing device could be manually operated or could be automatically controlled through an electric motor, hydraulic pump, etc. Such a unit provides physiological as well as psychological benefits.
  • the invention provides an exercise device which is capable of being computer controlled via an integral computer, or from a separate computer via instructions received from a magnetic card, disk, direct or indirect connection to a computer via modem or similar arrangements.
  • the computer control will provide instructions to the exercise device to control the operation of the device, such as varying the resistance provided, automatically changing the orientation of the support surface, the resistance means, if available, displaying information to the user, varying time durations for resistance levels and orientation positions, etc. to provide an infinite variety of duration, resistance and orientation combinations.
  • the computer control may control memory devices so that the operation of the user may be recorded, either locally or at a remote site via modem, wired or wireless transmission, as well as displaying the results of the user's actions.
  • Various types of information relating to the use can be recorded such as date and time of use, duration of use, functions perform, energy expended by the user, heart rate at select intervals, blood pressure, respiration rates, etc.
  • Many types of information, physiological, etc. whether recorded or not relating to the use such as energy expended by the user, heart rate at select intervals, blood pressure, respiration rates, etc. can be used via the computer to control the functions of the exercise.
  • the computer may use physiological response from the user during the workout to control the functions of the exercise devise in real time.
  • a large number of parameters relating to the user's exercise use can be used for controlling the exercise devise and or to be recorded as the exercise is performed so that the user, a coach or trainer, or a cardiac therapist, medical personal, or others will be able, through appropriate software and other means available, to view the entire exercise program, or parts or summaries thereof, and compare it to other workouts or to preprogrammed workouts and calculate or re-calculate workouts based upon parameters contained in the software for programming future exercise workouts etc.
  • a resistance device could be engageable by the user and associated with the frame, is built into the unit to provide resistance to movement of the user such as at least leg or arm movement.
  • a bicycle pedal arrangement could be provided for leg resistance, rotatable cranks for arm resistance or pivoting or sliding devices for arm, leg or back engagement.
  • Many types of resistance devices, components are known such as pivoting devices, sliding devices, weights on cables or levers, braking motors, generators, brushless generators, eddy current systems, magnetic systems, alternators, tightenable belts, friction rollers, etc. and could be substituted in the devices illustrated while still being within the scope of the present invention.
  • the resistance devices may be adjusted manually, manually through electrical switches, or by means of a computer type control as described below.
  • Energy provided for the exercise device may be provided by one or more of the following; user generated with movement provided by the user against said resistance device, external power supply or supplies such as electrical outlets, batteries, etc. and in any combo thereof.
  • the energy may provide the necessary power, electricity, etc. to supply all of the components that utilize energy, such components may include but are not limited to the displays, resistance devices, means for changing orientation, batteries, video games, controls, etc..This energy could be used to power all of the electronics that comprise the electronics of the exercise devise.
  • the resistance devise would comprise of a generator type motor that when moved by the user produces energy, electricity, etc. which supplies the exercise devise.
  • a generator type motor that when moved by the user produces energy, electricity, etc. which supplies the exercise devise.
  • a display device which may be a cathode ray tube, liquid crystal display, series of LED's or other appropriate display units for displaying selected information relating to use of the device to the user.
  • the information displayed could include a predetermined exercise program to be followed by the user, the results of the movement of the user against the resistance device and/or various monitored physiological parameters of the user such as pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, etc.
  • the display would also show set up information as well as information input by the user through an appropriate input device.
  • the device includes a computer-type control with one or more microprocessors for controlling the level of resistance applied by the resistance device either in response to user input resistance levels or a pre-programmed exercise routine and or via physiological response.
  • the control will be connected to a memory device and will also be connected to the display device and the resistance device.
  • control will also control a device for varying the orientation of the support surfaces of the back rest and seat, the orientation of the resistance means, the graspable support system or a combo thereof so that the attitude of the user and or the degrees of hip flexion and extension may vary during the exercise routine in accordance with a pre-programmed exercise routine or user input selections and or via physiological response.
  • the orientation of the support surface and or the orientation of the resistance means can vary during the exercise routine to simulate an upright bike, a recumbent bike, and or a rowing- cyding-climbing like arm motion and or a in any varying combination thereof going uphill, level, and going downhill in conjunction with varying resistance levels at the resistance device(s). Also, by pivoting side to side and about a vertical axis will allow the exercise device to simulate turns, both on level ground and in conjunction with simulated hills.
  • the results of the exercise routine performed by the user are stored on memory, either on a non-removable hard disk type of memory or to individual floppy disks or magnetic cards which can be removed from the exercise device for further use, such as comparison to subsequent exercise routines performed by the user or for review by appropriate trainers, medical or therapy personnel.
  • the exercise device may also include a remote transmission device such as a modem so that the results of the exercise routine can be transmitted to a remote location by either real time transmission as the exercise routine is being performed for optionally monitoring at a remote location or after the exercise routine has been completed, and other pre-programmed exercise routines can be transmitted to the exercise device for use by a user.
  • FIGS. 1-3 schematically illustrate an exercise device generally at 10 which include a support surface 12 which includes a seat 14 and a back rest 16.
  • a pair of hand grips 17 may also be provided below the seat 14 to provide the user with additional support.
  • the support surface 12 is carried on a main frame 18 which supports the surface above a floor.
  • the back rest 16 could be a foam covered board or could be a contoured back rest, as desired.
  • the seat 14 could be formed integrally with the back rest 16 or it could be formed separately.
  • the hand grips 17 may be secured to form integrally with the frame 18 and or sub-frame 20 and may wrap around to be directed in a direction that a user would face when seated on the seat 14.
  • a sub-frame 20 which carries on it a device 22 for providing resistance to the legs of a user.
  • a resistance device 24 may be provided for providing resistance to arm movement of the user.
  • the seat 14 and the hand grips 17 should be adjustable relative to the position of the resistance device(s) 22, 24 to accommodate different sized users.
  • the resistance device(s) is illustrated as comprising a rotatable pedal or crank structure as is common in some exercise devices to simulate bicycle riding or an arm cranking motion and may include a means for generating energy, electricity, etc.
  • Many types of resistance devices may have components such as pivoting devices, sliding devices, weights on cables or levers, pulleys, wheels, flywheels, braking motors, generators, brush less generators, eddy current systems, magnetic systems, alternators, tight enable belts, friction rollers, etc. and could be substituted for each other and may be utilized with or without each other in varying configurations while still being within the scope of the present invention.
  • the resistance devices may be adjusted manually, manually through electrical switches, or by means of a computer type control as described below.
  • the energy, electricity, etc. provided for the exercise device may be provided by one or more of the following; user generated with movement provided by the user against said resistance device, external power supply or supplies such as electrical outlets, batteries, etc. and in any combo thereof.
  • the energy, electricity, etc. may provide the necessary power to supply all of the components that utilize energy, such components may include but are not limited to the displays, resistance devices, means for changing orientations, batteries, video games, controls, etc..
  • the resistance devise would include a generator type motor means 23 that when caused to move by the user produces energy, electricity, etc. which supplies the exercise devise.
  • This energy, electricity, etc. could be used to power all of the electronics that comprise the electronics of the exercise devise.
  • an outside source of energy such as an electrical outlet.
  • Some motors / generators or other such type component means included in some resistance devices when caused to move by user generated movement creates an output of energy, electricity, etc. and such energy, electricity, etc. can power the following but are not limited to powering them; means for resistance, resistance devises, displays, controls, computers, means to change orientation, actuator(s),etc. Thus eliminating the need for an outside source of energy, such as an electrical outlet.
  • a display unit 26 Secured to the sub-frame 20 is a display unit 26 which includes a display screen 28 for displaying selected information relating to the use of the device to the user.
  • the display device could be a cathode ray tube, a liquid crystal display, including flat screens, helmets, goggles, etc. a series of LED displays, a combination of two or more of such displays, or other appropriate display types such as analog meters.
  • the display unit 26 may also include an audible display device for providing various information, sound effects, music, etc. to the user.
  • the entire support surface 12, sub-frame 20, resistance (including appropriate energy, electricity, etc. producing generator/motor means 23) device(s) 22, 24 and the display unit 26 is pivotally attached to the main frame 18 at a pivot point 30 such that the orientation of the surface 12 relative to the floor may be changed.
  • an appropriate orientation changing device or mechanism may be provided for altering the orientation of the support surface 12 relative to the floor.
  • a manually actuated crank could be utilized which could have a crank handle, a large wheel or other appropriate manually graspable portion to allow for rotation of the support surface 12 relative to the main frame 18.
  • Appropriate reducing gears and the like could be utilized as would be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
  • an automated mechanism or actuating device 34 which may include an electric motor 36 driving a worm gear 38 which is secured between the sub-frame 20 and the frame 18 as illustrated in fig. 3. (or an actuating device 34 secured to the sub-frame 20 below or above a pivot point 30 in the opposite, vice versa position as illustrated in fig. 1 and fig. 2) could be utilized to provide the relative rotation of the support surface 12 relative to the main frame 18.
  • the motor 36 should be secured to the sub-frame 20 as illustrated in fig.3 (or motor 36 secured to the frame 18 as illustrated in fig.1 and fig.2).
  • Other types of devices including hydraulic actuators, helical screws operating through appropriate pivoting linkages, threaded driveshaft and meshing gears, etc.
  • a gear system 35 which may include an electric motor
  • the automated mechanism(s) 34, (33 in Fig. 4), (35 in Fig. 5) and (37 in Fig. 7) could be manually controlled by a user through appropriate switches, or could be automatically controlled by a computer control as described below.
  • the preferred embodiment shows the support surface pivoting about a single horizontal axis to provide front to rear tilting relative to the floor, other types of movement and changes in orientation of the support surfaces and resistance devices relative to the floor and each other are contemplated by the present invention as in Fig. 4-6.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment that has the main frame 18a sitting on the floor and extending upward so as to accommodate seat, back rest surfaces and if so equipped pivot point(s) 11 for the hand grips.
  • the seat 14a, and back rest 16a surfaces are fixed in relation to the floor by being attached to the main frame.
  • a sub frame 21 extends from a pivot point 30a between the main and sub frame and may include another sub-frame 21 b secured from point 11.
  • the resistance devices, rotatable pedals and or crank structures 22a, 24a are attached to the sub frame and in a preferred embodiment would include a generator type component 23a as mentioned herein.
  • the frame would incorporate the same orientation type mechanisms as mentioned herein, such as a liner actuator 33 or other such means for orientation as mentioned herein; an example is illustrated in FIG. 5 such as a gear system 35.
  • FIG. 5 shows a main frame 18b sitting on the floor and two sub frames 20b, 21a and three if sub frame 21 b is included.
  • the seat 14b and back rest 16b surfaces being attached to one sub frame 20b and the resistance devices being attached to the other sub frame 21a and in a preferred embodiment would also include a generator type component 23b as mentioned herein.
  • These sub frames, main frame and hand grips ( hand grips may be pivotally connected at pivot(s) 11 ) are pivotally attached so that the orientation of the seat, back rest, hand grip surfaces and the resistance devices 22b, 24b may change orientation relative to the floor and to each other.
  • the frame would incorporate the same orientation type mechanisms as mentioned herein, such as a liner actuator 34b or other such other means for orientation such as a gear mechanism device 35a for changing the orientation.
  • the orientation of the sub frames may be changed thru one of each 34b and 35 or both sub frames may be changed thru liner actuator(s) or both sub frames may be changed with gear systems and or in any combination thereof.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an orientation changing device for causing the exercise device to rotate about a vertical axis.
  • the main frame 18c may include horizontally deposed gears 110 at each end of the frame to mesh with another part of the frame 18c, in this case, a large encircling gear 112.
  • One or more of the end gears 110 may be driven by a motor 114 so that the entire fame 18c would rotate about an vertical axis thru a full 360 degree range and beyond.
  • the motor 114 may be a reversible motor and can be controlled by a computer control as described below.
  • Other types of mechanical arrangements such as powered gimbal arrangement, etc could also be utilized to effect movement of the support surface about and along one, two or all of the three perpendicular axis. Actuators, rack gears or other arrangements, etc. could be provided to translate the frame linearly along any of the axis. In this fashion, the orientation of the support surface relative to the floor could be infinitely modified to put the surface in any relative position desired.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of an resistance devise 22d, 24d that allows the user's feet, legs, arms, hands, limbs, etc. to travel on an oval, elliptical, curvalinier, etc. path of travel.
  • This resistance devise may be utilized in any of the embodiments mentioned, and preferably would include a generator type component 23d. As shown in this embodiment these components, a wheel 25 and a track 19 are attached pivotally 27 to the frame and situated in a manner to allow rails 15 connected in between and pivotally on the wheel and into the track to move. Associated with the rails for 22d are foot supports 13. The configuration of the components may be setup in reverse as well and or other configurations that would allow the same or similar movement of the path of travel.
  • FIG. 8 of a preferred computer control 50 including one or more microprocessors for the exercise devise 10 is illustrated in FIG. 8.
  • the computer control 50 is shown schematically for receiving signals from and sending signals to various devices.
  • An input device is shown schematically at 52 which could include one or more of keyboard input, touch screen input, an infra red or other wireless receiver, manually activated switch, including movement or orientation sensitive switch, an RS232 connection to some other input device such as another computer directly or through a modem and phone line, or some data storage device, etc.
  • a memory device 54 is illustrated as providing an input signal to and receiving an output signal from the computer control 56.
  • the computer control 50 provides an output signal to the display device 26.
  • the memory device 54 may include both RAM and ROM memory as well as other types of storage devices such as hard disks, CD ROMS, magnetic tape or card devices, etc.
  • a user by appropriate inputs at the input device 52 will cause the computer control 50 to begin operation, perhaps by obtaining data from the memory device and displaying various information on the display device 26. For example, a user may input the user's code number and the computer control 50 will interrogate the memory device 54 to load a pre-selected exercise routine and provide a display of the routine on the display device 26.
  • the user by manipulation of the input device 52 could confirm selection of the individualized pre-programmed exercise routine, could modify the pre-programmed exercise routine, could generate a custom designed exercise routine or could select a generic pre-programmed exercise routine or could terminate operation of the exercise devise, which, if done during an exercise routine could also operate the actuating devise 34 and if so equipped with 33 and or 35 to and or 37 re-orient the exercise devise to an unloading position.
  • the schematic diagram also illustrates that various measuring devices 56 may be utilized to provide a signal to the computer control 50.
  • Such measuring devices could include a pulse rate counter, a blood pressure sensor, respiration sensors and other similar types of physiological sensors as are well known to those of skill in the art. These devices would be attached to the user as known and the output from the measuring devices 56 could be directed through the computer control 50 to the display device 26 and to the memory device 54.
  • Other measuring devises 56 could provide input to the computer control regarding the exercise devise 22 or and 24 if equipped including resistance level, degrees of orientation of support surface, R.P.M. or speed of exercise, number of repitions, duration, amps, watts, etc.
  • the measuring devise 56 attached to the user may provide input to the control to modify the exercise routine, such as by changing the resistance level or surface orientation based on physiological response, such as to keep a pulse rate within a predetermined target zone, maintain other physiological parameters within a predetermined zone, and or respond to physiological responses to provide a variety of exercise variations or terminating operation if a dangerous condition is measured.
  • the user would begin preforming by applying a force against one and or both if so equipped of the resistance devices 22, 24 thus expending energy.
  • the motion by the user against the resistance devise would cause an output of energy, electricity, etc. and such energy, electricity, etc. may power the following but are not limited to powering them; means for resistance, resistance devises, displays, controls, computers, means to change orientation, actuator(s) and any such component(s) that requires energy, electricity, etc..
  • the programmed routine may begin by user activation such as pressing a "start" button, beginning movement of the resistance devise, etc.
  • the results of the user's force against the selected exercise device would be transmitted to the computer control 50 for display on the display device 26 and for temporary or permanent storage at the memory device 54.
  • the information could also be directed to an output device 58 such as to an external storage device, over a modem/telephone line to a remote location, to a remote display or to a printer.
  • the computer control 50 will send appropriate signals to the resistance device(s) 22, 24 to vary the resistance to the leg, arm or other movement of the user.
  • the computer control 50 may supply an appropriate signal to the actuating device(s) depending on how the exercise devise is and if so equipped 34 and or 33, and or 35, and or 37, and or motor 114 to selectively cause the support surfaces 12 and resistance devise 22 attached with sub frame 20 to change orientation relative to the floor and if so equipped the resistance devise 22 attached with sub frame 21 to change orientation relative to the floor independent of the support surfaces 12 attached with frame 18 and or the support surfaces 12 attached with sub frame 20 and the resistance devise 22 attached with sub frame 21 to change orientation relative to the floor and to each other.
  • control will also control a device for varying the orientation of the support surfaces, the orientation of the resistance means or a combo thereof so that the attitude of the user and or the degrees of hip flexion and extension may vary during the exercise routine in accordance with a pre-programmed exercise routine or user input selections
  • the resistance device 22 and simulates upright bicycle riding and in combination with the actuator 34 recumbent bicycle riding and varying combinations thereof and the exercise routine for interactive game or display(s) could simulate the pre-programmed exercise routine, simulate hill climbing, level surface riding and downhill riding.
  • the display devise and input devises could be used to provide a virtual reality and or interactive environment so that actions or movements of the user cause modification of the program.
  • the orientation of the support surface(s) could be automatically changed to conform to the resistance level simulated to give the user the actual sensation of going uphill or downhill in an upright supported, a recumbent or in any combination thereof.
  • the sensation of turning could be accommodated by rotating side to side (pivoting about a horizontal which goes from front to back of the devise ) and turning around a vertical axis.
  • Translation of the devise, vertically or horizontally could also be used to further enhance the simulation.
  • Applicant has determined that various physiological benefits are achieved in conducting various resistance exercises with or without the assistance of gravity and by varying the effect of gravity which comes from varying the orientation of the user's body who is performing the exercise.
  • cycle type exercise devices and in other types of exercise devices as well the changing of the orientation of the support surfaces back rest, seat, and pedals relative to the floor and each other will provide differing exercise benefits.
  • the results of the exercise routine performed by the user can be stored in the memory device 54, which includes storage on a fixed disk device or on removable floppy disks, or magnetic cards and can be sent to the output device 58 for transmission to a remote location.
  • the results of the exercise program can be used in subsequent exercise routines for comparison purposes and/or can be reviewed by appropriate medical and therapy personnel to assist the user in developing further exercise programs.
  • the information stored on the memory device 54 and sent through the output device 58 can include the actual level of intensity, duration of exercise at that level, the angle/degree of orientation, including the degree of hip flexion and extension of the support surface(s) back rest, seat, hand grips and pedals/ resistance means relative to the floor and to themselves or original position, plus measured information such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, etc.
  • Another type of output device 58 could be an audible or visual alarm which is operated by the computer control 50 in the event one of the measuring devices 56 measures a physiological parameter outside of a desired range, such as excessive pulse rate or blood pressure. In such an event, the computer control 50 might also terminate all resistance and operate the actuating devise 34 and or if so equipped 33 and or 35 and or 37 to re-orient the exercise devise 10, to an unloading position.
  • Appropriate data processing programs can be utilized to display the various parameter and exercising efforts of the user, to compare two or more exercise routines, to provide averages of various collected data, etc.
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 schematically illustarts other type of exercise devises which embody various principles of the present invention.
  • an arm exercising devise is illustrated in which a hand grip 100 is pivoted about a pivot point 102 which is connected to resistance devise 22e.
  • a user is supported on a support surface 12e which is mounted on a sub-frame 20e which is connected to a main frame 18a.
  • a display devise 26e is provided which can include a display screen and input devise as described above.
  • FIG. 10 shows a devise for exercising by means of movement at the hip to provide exercise for back and stomach muscles in which a padded cross bar 104 is engaged either by the stomach or back of a user and is pressed forward or backwards about a pivot point 106 and in which a resistance devise 22f provides resistance against movement of the bar 104.
  • Other similar components of the exercise devise are provided with common reference numbers with a small letter suffix.
  • FIG. 11 shows other examples of what has been previously described herein.
  • a resistance device 24c may be set up for an arm rowing motion. Also the resistance device 22g and 24c may be set up with multiple compoent configurations including a generator type motor means 23.

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  1. Trainingsgerät, welches aufweist:
    Mittel (12, 14, 16, 17) zum Stützen des Körpers eines Benutzers oberhalb eines Bodens, aufweisend einen Rahmen (18);
    Mittel (36) zum Ändern einer Orientierung der Mittel zum Stützen eines Benutzers relativ zu dem Boden während einer Trainingsübung;
    Mittel (22, 24) zum Vorsehen eines Widerstands gegen die Bewegung eines Benutzers,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
    Mittel (23) zur Erzeugung elektrischer Energie durch den Benutzer vorgesehen sind, wobei die elektrische Energie zur Änderung der Orientierung des Benutzers verwendet wird.
  2. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zur Änderung der Orientierung einer Benutzerstütze eine elektrisch gespeiste Betätigungsvorrichtung enthalten.
  3. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zur Änderung der Orientierung einer Benutzerstütze über einen Bereich von vertikal bis horizontal einstellbar sind.
  4. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Vorsehen eines Widerstands gegen die Bewegung des Benutzers einstellbar sind.
  5. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Vorsehen eines Widerstands gegen die Bewegung eines Benutzers in Eingriff mit einem Benutzer bringbar sind.
  6. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Vorsehen eines Widerstands zumindest eine Fußstütze für den Eingriff mit einem Fuß eines Benutzers aufweisen.
  7. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 6, bei dem die Fußstütze drehbar mit dem Rahmen verbunden ist.
  8. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 6, bei dem die Fußstütze ein Pedal für den Eingriff mit dem Benutzer aufweist.
  9. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 6, bei dem die Fußstütze verbunden ist und bei dem die Verbindung einen ovalen Bewegungspfad für den Eingriff mit dem Benutzer der Fußstütze ermöglicht.
  10. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Vorsehen eines Widerstands zumindest eine greifbare Stütze für den Eingriff mit einer Hand eines Benutzers enthalten.
  11. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 10, bei dem die Handstütze schwenkbar mit den Mitteln zum Stützen eines Benutzers verbunden ist.
  12. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Stützen eines Benutzers einen Sitz aufweisen.
  13. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Stützen eines Benutzers weiterhin eine Rückenlehne enthalten.
  14. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem der Rahmen einen Hauptrahmen, der mit dem Boden in Eingriff bringbar ist, und einen Subrahmen, der mit dem Hauptrahmen verbunden ist, aufweist, wobei die Verbindungsmittel zwischen dem Hauptrahmen und dem Subrahmen eine Bewegung ermöglichen.
  15. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Ändern der Orientierung der Mittel zum Stützen eines Benutzers eine Schwenkverbindung zwischen den Mitteln zum Stützen eines Benutzers aufweisen, wobei die Schwenkverbindung eine Vorwärts- und Rückwärtsneigung eines auf den Mitteln zum Stützen eines Benutzers positionierten Benutzers ermöglicht.
  16. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Ändern der Orientierung der Oberfläche zum Stützen eines Benutzers eine Schwenkverbindung zwischen dem Hauptrahmen und dem Subrahmen zum Stützen eines Benutzers aufweisen, wobei die Schwenkverbindung dem Unterkörper eines Benutzers ermöglicht, die Orientierung und Beziehung zu dem Oberkörper und dem Boden in einer Aufwärts- und Abwärtsneigung des Unterkörpers eines Benutzers, der auf den Mitteln zur Fußabstützung positioniert ist, zu ändern.
  17. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zur Änderung der Orientierung der Oberfläche zum Stützen eines Benutzers eine Schwenkverbindung zwischen dem Hauptrahmen und dem Subrahmen zum Stützen eines Benutzers aufweisen, wobei die Schwenkverbindung dem Ober- und dem Unterkörper eines Benutzers ermöglicht, die Orientierung und Beziehung zueinander und zu dem Boden hiervon in einer Aufwärts- und Abwärtsbiegung und Streckung des Ober- und Unterkörpers eines Benutzers in Beziehung zueinander positioniert auf den Mitteln zum Stützen zu ändern.
  18. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Mittel zum Ändern der Orientierung der Stütze der Stütze ermöglichen, entlang einer Achse einstellbar orientiert zu werden.
  19. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, welche weiterhin Mittel zum Darstellen von Informationen in Beziehung auf die Verwendung der Vorrichtung durch einen Benutzer aufweisen.
  20. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem das Trainingsgerät ein Steuersystem aufweist, um die Mittel zur Änderung der Orientierung zu betätigen.
  21. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem das Trainingsgerät ein Steuersystem zum Betätigen der Mittel zum Vorsehen eines Widerstands gegen die Bewegung eines Benutzers aufweist.
  22. Trainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1, bei dem das Trainingsgerät ein Steuersystem zum Betätigen der Mittel zum Ändern der Orientierung und der Mittel zum Vorsehen eines Widerstands gegen die Bewegung eines Benutzers aufweist.
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