EP1383580A1 - Device for a person's muscular exercise - Google Patents

Device for a person's muscular exercise

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EP1383580A1
EP1383580A1 EP02720087A EP02720087A EP1383580A1 EP 1383580 A1 EP1383580 A1 EP 1383580A1 EP 02720087 A EP02720087 A EP 02720087A EP 02720087 A EP02720087 A EP 02720087A EP 1383580 A1 EP1383580 A1 EP 1383580A1
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Jean-Louis Talo
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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
    • A63B23/04—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
    • A63B23/0405—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously
    • 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
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/062—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces
    • A63B21/0626—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces with substantially vertical guiding means
    • 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
    • A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • A63B21/4011—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the lower limbs
    • 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
    • A63B23/04—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
    • A63B23/0405—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously
    • A63B2023/0411—Squatting 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
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/062—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces
    • A63B21/0626—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces with substantially vertical guiding means
    • A63B21/0628—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces with substantially vertical guiding means for vertical array of weights

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  • the present invention relates to a device for muscular exercise of an individual.
  • the invention will find its application in the field of the manufacture and use of machines for bodybuilding.
  • Weights are placed in front of the lever arm and the user exerts a physical effort on the legs by movements of ascent and descent.
  • the belt systematically tends to descend, which presents an unpleasant perception for the user.
  • Another drawback of this device is that it requires the use of a complex kinematic assembly including a heavy, unattractive and expensive lever arm.
  • the force applied to the individual's body is concentrated on a curved line around the belt.
  • this lever arm makes it possible to considerably reduce the load to be applied compared to known techniques.
  • Another advantage of the invention is that the application of the force at the level of the thighs does not pose a problem of mechanical resistance, given that the thighs constitute a solid part of the body and that a large surface for applying the effort is obtained at this level.
  • Another object of the invention is to ensure the carrying out of weight training exercises preserving the individual's proprioceptive reflexes.
  • Another object of the invention is to orient the force exerted on the thighs relative to the bearing surface of the feet.
  • the bearing surface of the feet is inclined to achieve an optimized result at this level.
  • the present invention relates to a device for the muscular exercise of an individual, usable for the development of the quadriceps and the gluteal muscles, comprising a bearing surface for the feet and means for applying a force of resistance to movement.
  • legs of the individual for the passage from a bent position to an extension position by unfolding the knees, characterized in that the force application means comprise a harness pressing on the upper face of the thighs.
  • This device may be presented according to the embodiments set out below:
  • the harness has two curved surfaces conforming to the shape of the upper face of the thighs; - the curved surfaces are formed on two parts whose spacing and orientation are adjustable and mounted on a plate;
  • the support surface for the feet is an inclined plane in the longitudinal direction of the feet, rising towards the heels to raise them;
  • the support surface is perpendicular to the mean direction of the resistance force
  • the means for applying the resistance force include:
  • the means of applying the effort include:
  • the direction of the guide bars is identical to the average direction of the resistance force; - it comprises a support, one of the faces of which constitutes the bearing surface for the feet and having means for fixing to the ground,
  • the force application means include one or more elastic links connecting the support and the harness;
  • Figure 1 shows a side view of the device according to the invention according to a first embodiment, the user being in the position of partial extension of the legs.
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the device according to this same embodiment when the user is in the seated position.
  • Figure 4 shows a second variant of the invention in side view, the user being in a seated position.
  • Figure 3 is a partial view showing a lifting movement of the user.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the variant of the invention according to FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 respectively illustrate front, side and top views of the harness allowing the force to be applied to the thighs according to a preferred embodiment.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show a third variant of the invention, in the form of a light device.
  • the device according to the invention can be used by an individual who can thereby develop his quadriceps, gluteal muscles and ischiosis.
  • the individual also performs movements from a flexed position to a position of extension of his legs.
  • this effort is concentrated at the level of the thighs of the individual by means of a harness 5 or yoke pressing on the upper face of the thighs.
  • the harness 5 transmits to the thighs a resistance force generated elsewhere.
  • FIGS. 6 to 8 show a preferred embodiment of the harness 5.
  • the harness 5 consists of a plate 8 of substantially elongated shape in the transverse direction to the body of the individual and of a length at least equal to the spacing existing between the thighs in normal sitting position.
  • the parts carrying the curved surfaces 9a, 9b have an adjustable spacing by virtue of their mounting on the plate 8.
  • An adjustment of their orientation is also advantageous, by a pivot around their fixing point.
  • the adjustment is made through oblong holes 10a, 10b formed in the plate 8 and a threaded rod receiving a tightening nut at its end.
  • handles 11a, 11b are formed on either side of the ends of the plate 8 in the longitudinal direction.
  • the handles 11a, 11b allow the grip of the harness by the individual in a very practical way during his exercises.
  • the machine includes a bearing surface 6 for applying the soles of the user's feet during all of its flexion and extension movements.
  • the bearing surface 6 is an inclined plane as presented in the different figures 1 to 5 and 9 and 10.
  • This inclined plane is oriented in the longitudinal direction of the feet, that is to say towards the front of the person and goes up to the heels to raise them.
  • the inclination given to the support surface 6 makes it possible to optimize the support of the feet of the individual during his movements.
  • mean direction of the resistance force is understood to mean the direction taken by the force applied to the thighs by the harness 5 when the individual is approximately halfway through his travel between the maximum flexion and the maximum extension. Thus, an inclination will be formed such that the bearing surface is perpendicular to this mean direction of the resistance force.
  • the device can have a seat 7 allowing the user to rest in a seated position.
  • Figures 1 to 2 show a first embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • the device comprises a frame 1 for example in mechanically welded tubular form.
  • the cable 4 can also be of any kind and suitable for the transmission of a load.
  • Guide bars 12a, 12b are attached to the gantry in question.
  • Said bars 12a, 12b have the same direction and are oblique.
  • the harness 5 is connected to a transverse bar 14 passing on either side of the harness to join the guide bars 12a, 12b.
  • this residual pivot is produced between the transverse bar 14 and the guide bars 12a, 12b by means of sliding connecting pieces 13a, 13b as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the residual pivot can be produced by the harness 5 rotatably mounted on the crossbar 14.
  • the transverse bar 14 is slidably mounted on the parallel and oblique guide bars 12a, 12b.
  • an effort of the push type is carried out by the individual and this, by placing loads 2 distributed on either side of the transverse bar 14 around the thighs of the individual.
  • the crossbar 14 thus provided with loads 2 fulfills the function of a dumbbell without requesting the back of the user.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show a third embodiment of the invention particularly intended for domestic use.
  • the device comprises a support 15, the upper face of which constitutes the bearing surface 6 for the feet.
  • the support 15 is connected to one end of elastic links 19 connected at their other end to the harness 5.
  • groups of elastic links 19 are formed in pairs distributed on either side of the harness 5.
  • the elastic ties 19 may be formed by ties of the bungee cord type (registered trademark) or by any other elastic means.

Abstract

The invention concerns a device in particular for use in the field of sport practice and body-building, for a person's muscular exercise. Said device enables the development of quadriceps and of the gluteal muscles and comprises a support surface for the feet and means for applying a force of resistance to the movements of the person's legs to shift from a bent position to an extending position by unfolding the knees. The invention is characterised in that the force applying means comprise a harness pressing on the upper side of the thighs. The invention is applicable to the manufacture of body-building machine.

Description

"Dispositif pour l'exercice musculaire d'un individu" "Device for muscular exercise of an individual"
La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour l'exercice musculaire d'un individu.The present invention relates to a device for muscular exercise of an individual.
Plus particulièrement, il est utilisable pour le développement des quadriceps et des muscles fessiers.More particularly, it can be used for the development of the quadriceps and gluteal muscles.
L'invention trouvera son application dans le domaine de la fabrication et de l'utilisation de machines pour la musculation.The invention will find its application in the field of the manufacture and use of machines for bodybuilding.
Il pourra s'agir de machines à vocation sportive ou encore pour la rééducation fonctionnelle.These could be machines for sports or for functional rehabilitation.
La musculation des jambes est problématique dans le domaine du bodybuilding particulièrement. En effet, les machines connues jusqu'à présent sollicitent fortement le dos pour permettre l'application d'un effort musculaire au niveau des jambes et particulièrement des quadriceps et des muscles fessiers.Strength training of the legs is problematic in the field of bodybuilding in particular. In fact, the machines known up to now place heavy demands on the back to allow the application of muscular effort in the legs and particularly in the quadriceps and gluteal muscles.
Ainsi, on connaît actuellement des dispositifs de musculation dans lesquels l'individu supporte des haltères au niveau des épaules. II opère ensuite des mouvements consistant à s'asseoir et à se lever pour muscler les jambes.Thus, we currently know bodybuilding devices in which the individual supports dumbbells at shoulder level. He then operates movements consisting of sitting and standing up to strengthen the legs.
On comprend aisément que le dos est soumis à un effort important appliqué par les haltères. D'autres exercices physiques sont actuellement effectués pour la musculation des jambes.It is easy to understand that the back is subjected to a significant force applied by the dumbbells. Other physical exercises are currently being performed for leg strength training.
En particulier, il est connu d'exercer une résistance au niveau des chevilles, la personne étant alors en position assise ou semi allongée, les jambes effectuent une extension sur les cuisses.In particular, it is known to exert resistance at the ankles, the person then being in a seated or semi-lying position, the legs extending over the thighs.
Par des mouvements d'extension et de flexion de la jambe sur la cuisse, l'individu muscle uniquement ses quadriceps.By movements of extension and flexion of the leg on the thigh, the individual muscles only his quadriceps.
On connaît en outre du document EP-A-0177017 un dispositif d'exercice au bodybuilding pour le développement des muscles des cuisses et des mollets. La personne utilisant ce dispositif chevauche un bras monté en levier sur un bâti et relié à l'utilisateur par une ceinture d'arnachement.Furthermore, document EP-A-0177017 discloses a bodybuilding exercise device for the development of the thigh and calf muscles. The person using this device rides an arm mounted as a lever on a frame and connected to the user by a tear-off belt.
Des poids sont placés en avant du bras de levier et l'utilisateur déploie un effort physique au niveau des jambes par mouvements de montée et de descente.Weights are placed in front of the lever arm and the user exerts a physical effort on the legs by movements of ascent and descent.
Ce dispositif a l'inconvénient d'être particulièrement inconfortable, la ceinture présentant une tendance au cisaillement au niveau des hanches de l'individu.This device has the disadvantage of being particularly uncomfortable, the belt having a tendency to shear at the level of the individual's hips.
Par ailleurs, la ceinture a systématiquement tendance à descendre ce qui présente une perception désagréable pour l'utilisateur.Furthermore, the belt systematically tends to descend, which presents an unpleasant perception for the user.
Un autre inconvénient de ce dispositif est qu'il nécessite le recours à un ensemble cinématique complexe incluant un bras de levier lourd, peu esthétique et coûteux.Another drawback of this device is that it requires the use of a complex kinematic assembly including a heavy, unattractive and expensive lever arm.
Qui plus est, l'effort appliqué sur le corps de l'individu est concentré sur une ligne courbe autour de la ceinture.What is more, the force applied to the individual's body is concentrated on a curved line around the belt.
Cette concentration de contrainte est dommageable au confort et peut avoir aussi des répercussions physiologiques. La présente invention permet de remédier aux inconvénients des dispositifs employés jusqu'à présent pour le développement des muscles fessiers et des quadriceps.This concentration of stress is detrimental to comfort and can also have physiological repercussions. The present invention overcomes the drawbacks of the devices hitherto used for the development of the gluteal muscles and the quadriceps.
Elle a pour ce faire l'avantage de préserver un appui au sol des pieds de l'utilisateur et d'appliquer une force directement sur ses cuisses. On fait ainsi travailler les jambes de l'individu sans solliciter le dos.It has the advantage of preserving a support on the ground of the feet of the user and of applying a force directly on his thighs. One thus makes work the legs of the individual without requesting the back.
L'exercice a donc l'avantage d'être bien ciblé et de n'entraîner aucune complication au niveau dorsal et notamment des douleurs voire des discopathies. Qui plus est, la machine selon l'invention dispose d'un bras de levier élevé entre la zone d'application de l'effort sur le corps et le point de rotation lors des mouvements de l'individu (les genoux).Exercise therefore has the advantage of being well targeted and of causing no complications at the dorsal level, in particular pain or even discopathies. What is more, the machine according to the invention has a high lever arm between the zone of application of the force on the body and the point of rotation during the movements of the individual (the knees).
Ainsi, lors des mouvements de levée et d'assise, ce bras de levier permet de réduire considérablement la charge à appliquer par rapport aux techniques connues.Thus, during lifting and seating movements, this lever arm makes it possible to considerably reduce the load to be applied compared to known techniques.
Un autre avantage de l'invention est que l'application de l'effort au niveau des cuisses ne pose pas de problème de résistance mécanique compte tenu que les cuisses constituent une partie solide du corps et qu'une grande surface d'application de l'effort est obtenue à ce niveau.Another advantage of the invention is that the application of the force at the level of the thighs does not pose a problem of mechanical resistance, given that the thighs constitute a solid part of the body and that a large surface for applying the effort is obtained at this level.
Une faible contrainte est ainsi réalisée sur la zone concernée. Qui plus est, la charge est réglable en cours d'exercice en modifiant la position du harnais sur la longueur des cuisses.A low constraint is thus achieved on the area concerned. In addition, the load can be adjusted during exercise by changing the position of the harness along the length of the thighs.
Un autre but de l'invention est d'assurer la réalisation d'exercices de musculation préservant les réflexes proprioceptifs de l'individu.Another object of the invention is to ensure the carrying out of weight training exercises preserving the individual's proprioceptive reflexes.
Ainsi, celui-ci effectue des mouvements normaux de montée et de descente tout en continuant à exercer un appui normal au niveau des pieds sur le sol.Thus, it performs normal movements of ascent and descent while continuing to exert normal support at the level of the feet on the ground.
Un autre but de l'invention est de bien orienter l'effort exercé sur les cuisses par rapport à la surface d'appui des pieds. En particulier, dans un mode préféré de l'invention, la surface d'appui des pieds est inclinée pour parvenir à un résultat optimisé à ce niveau.Another object of the invention is to orient the force exerted on the thighs relative to the bearing surface of the feet. In particular, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bearing surface of the feet is inclined to achieve an optimized result at this level.
L'application de l'effort résistant est par ailleurs localisé beaucoup plus près du centre de gravité de l'individu.The application of the resistant force is moreover located much closer to the center of gravity of the individual.
D'autres buts et avantages apparaîtront au cours de la description qui suit qui présente successivement trois variantes préférées de réalisation de l'invention, ces modes de réalisation n'étant cependant pas limitatifs.Other objects and advantages will appear during the description which follows which successively presents three preferred alternative embodiments of the invention, these embodiments however not being limiting.
La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour l'exercice musculaire d'un individu, utilisable pour le développement des quadriceps et des muscles fessiers, comportant une surface d'appui pour les pieds et des moyens d'application d'un effort de résistance au mouvement des jambes de l'individu pour le passage d'une position fléchie à une position d'extension par dépliage des genoux, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'application de l'effort comportent un harnais appuyant sur la face supérieure des cuisses. Ce dispositif pourra se présenter suivant les modes de réalisation énoncés ci- après :The present invention relates to a device for the muscular exercise of an individual, usable for the development of the quadriceps and the gluteal muscles, comprising a bearing surface for the feet and means for applying a force of resistance to movement. legs of the individual for the passage from a bent position to an extension position by unfolding the knees, characterized in that the force application means comprise a harness pressing on the upper face of the thighs. This device may be presented according to the embodiments set out below:
- le harnais comporte deux surfaces incurvées épousant la forme de la face supérieure des cuisses ; - les surfaces incurvées sont formées sur deux pièces dont l'écartement et l'orientation sont réglables et montées sur un plateau ;- the harness has two curved surfaces conforming to the shape of the upper face of the thighs; - the curved surfaces are formed on two parts whose spacing and orientation are adjustable and mounted on a plate;
- la surface d'appui pour les pieds est un plan incliné suivant la direction longitudinale des pieds, montant vers les talons pour les surélever ;- The support surface for the feet is an inclined plane in the longitudinal direction of the feet, rising towards the heels to raise them;
- la surface d'appui est perpendiculaire à la direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance ;- the support surface is perpendicular to the mean direction of the resistance force;
- il comporte un siège pour le repos de l'individu en position fléchie ;- It includes a seat for resting the individual in the flexed position;
- les moyens d'application de l'effort de résistance comportent :the means for applying the resistance force include:
- un câble fixé, à une extrémité, au harnais, entre ses surfaces d'appui sur les cuisses et, à l'autre extrémité, à une charge mobile verticalement ; - des poulies de renvoi d'angle guidant le câble entre le harnais et la charge ;- a cable fixed, at one end, to the harness, between its bearing surfaces on the thighs and, at the other end, to a vertically movable load; - angle return pulleys guiding the cable between the harness and the load;
- les moyens d'application de l'effort comportent :- the means of applying the effort include:
- une barre transversale sur laquelle est monté le harnais;- a crossbar on which the harness is mounted;
- deux barres de guidage parallèles et obliques, sur lesquelles la barre transversale est montée coulissante ;- two parallel and oblique guide bars, on which the transverse bar is slidably mounted;
- des charges réparties aux deux extrémités de la barre transversale, le harnais étant monté pivotant selon la direction de la barre transversale ;- loads distributed at both ends of the crossbar, the harness being pivotally mounted in the direction of the crossbar;
- la direction des barres de guidage est identique à la direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance ; - il comporte un support dont l'une des faces constitue la surface d'appui pour les pieds et présentant des moyens de fixation au sol,- The direction of the guide bars is identical to the average direction of the resistance force; - it comprises a support, one of the faces of which constitutes the bearing surface for the feet and having means for fixing to the ground,
- et les moyens d'application de l'effort comprennent un ou plusieurs liens élastiques reliant le support et le harnais ;- And the force application means include one or more elastic links connecting the support and the harness;
- les moyens de fixation au sol comprennent une languette dans le prolongement de la surface de contact du support avec le sol, ladite languette étant apte à s'insérer dans la lumière résiduelle entre un battant de porte en position fermée et son seuil. Les dessins ci-joints sont donnés à titre d'exemples indicatifs et non limitatifs. Ils représentent un mode de réalisation préféré selon l'invention. Ils permettront de comprendre aisément l'invention.- The means for fixing to the ground comprise a tongue in the extension of the contact surface of the support with the ground, said tongue being able to fit into the residual light between a door leaf in the closed position and its threshold. The attached drawings are given as indicative and non-limiting examples. They represent a preferred embodiment according to the invention. They will allow the invention to be easily understood.
La figure 1 présente une vue de côté du dispositif selon l'invention selon un premier mode de réalisation, l'utilisateur étant en position d'extension partielle des jambes.Figure 1 shows a side view of the device according to the invention according to a first embodiment, the user being in the position of partial extension of the legs.
La figure 2 est une vue de côté du dispositif selon ce même mode de réalisation lorsque l'utilisateur est en position assise.Figure 2 is a side view of the device according to this same embodiment when the user is in the seated position.
La figure 4 montre une deuxième variante de l'invention en vue de côté, l'utilisateur étant en position assise.Figure 4 shows a second variant of the invention in side view, the user being in a seated position.
La figure 3 en est une vue partielle montrant un mouvement de levée de l'utilisateur.Figure 3 is a partial view showing a lifting movement of the user.
La figure 5 est une vue en perspective de la variante de l'invention selon les figures 3 et 4. Les figures 6 à 8 illustrent respectivement des vues de face, de côté et de dessus du harnais permettant d'appliquer l'effort sur les cuisses selon un mode préféré de réalisation.FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the variant of the invention according to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIGS. 6 to 8 respectively illustrate front, side and top views of the harness allowing the force to be applied to the thighs according to a preferred embodiment.
Les figures 9 et 10 montrent une troisième variante de l'invention, sous forme d'un dispositif léger. Le dispositif selon l'invention est utilisable par un individu qui peut par ce biais développer ses quadriceps, ses muscles fessiers et les ischios.Figures 9 and 10 show a third variant of the invention, in the form of a light device. The device according to the invention can be used by an individual who can thereby develop his quadriceps, gluteal muscles and ischiosis.
Lors de ces exercices, l'individu est en appui sur le sol par ses pieds sur une surface d'appui 6.During these exercises, the individual is supported on the ground by his feet on a support surface 6.
L'individu effectue par ailleurs des mouvements de passage d'une position fléchie à une position d'extension de ses jambes.The individual also performs movements from a flexed position to a position of extension of his legs.
Ces mouvements s'effectuent par extension et flexion alternatives des jambes.These movements are performed by alternative extension and flexion of the legs.
Afin de développer les muscles, ces mouvements de l'utilisateur s'effectuent tout en appliquant un effort sur son corps, en résistance au mouvement d'extension.In order to develop the muscles, these movements of the user are carried out while applying a force on his body, in resistance to the movement of extension.
Selon l'invention, cet effort est concentré au niveau des cuisses de l'individu par le biais d'un harnais 5 ou joug appuyant sur la face supérieure des cuisses.According to the invention, this effort is concentrated at the level of the thighs of the individual by means of a harness 5 or yoke pressing on the upper face of the thighs.
Le harnais 5 transmet au niveau des cuisses un effort de résistance généré par ailleurs. Les figures 6 à 8 présentent un mode de réalisation préféré du harnais 5.The harness 5 transmits to the thighs a resistance force generated elsewhere. FIGS. 6 to 8 show a preferred embodiment of the harness 5.
A ces figures, le harnais 5 est constitué d'un plateau 8 de forme sensiblement allongée dans le sens transversal au corps de l'individu et d'une longueur au moins égale à l'écartement existant entre les cuisses en position assise normale.In these figures, the harness 5 consists of a plate 8 of substantially elongated shape in the transverse direction to the body of the individual and of a length at least equal to the spacing existing between the thighs in normal sitting position.
Sur le plateau 8 sont fixées deux pièces orientées vers le bas et présentant deux surfaces 9a, 9b incurvées de façon à épouser la face supérieure des cuisses de l'individu.On the plate 8 are fixed two pieces oriented downward and having two surfaces 9a, 9b curved so as to match the upper face of the thighs of the individual.
Avantageusement, les pièces portant les surfaces incurvées 9a, 9b ont un écartement réglable de par leur montage sur le plateau 8.Advantageously, the parts carrying the curved surfaces 9a, 9b have an adjustable spacing by virtue of their mounting on the plate 8.
Un réglage de leur orientation est aussi avantageux, par un pivot autour de leur point de fixation.An adjustment of their orientation is also advantageous, by a pivot around their fixing point.
Tel qu'illustré, le réglage est effectué par le biais de trous oblongs 10a, 10b formés dans le plateau 8 et d'une tige filetée recevant un écrou de serrage à son extrémité.As illustrated, the adjustment is made through oblong holes 10a, 10b formed in the plate 8 and a threaded rod receiving a tightening nut at its end.
Toujours avantageusement, des poignées 11a, 11b sont formées de part et d'autre des extrémités du plateau 8 dans le sens longitudinal.Still advantageously, handles 11a, 11b are formed on either side of the ends of the plate 8 in the longitudinal direction.
Les poignées 11a, 11b permettent la préhension du harnais par l'individu de façon très pratique lors de ses exercices. Outre le harnais 5, la machine comprend une surface d'appui 6 pour l'application de la plante des pieds de l'utilisateur lors de tous ses mouvements de flexion et d'extension.The handles 11a, 11b allow the grip of the harness by the individual in a very practical way during his exercises. In addition to the harness 5, the machine includes a bearing surface 6 for applying the soles of the user's feet during all of its flexion and extension movements.
De façon préférée, la surface d'appui 6 est un plan incliné tel que présenté aux différentes figures 1 à 5 et 9 et 10. Ce plan incliné est orienté suivant la direction longitudinale des pieds c'est-à- dire vers l'avant de la personne et monte vers les talons afin de les surélever.Preferably, the bearing surface 6 is an inclined plane as presented in the different figures 1 to 5 and 9 and 10. This inclined plane is oriented in the longitudinal direction of the feet, that is to say towards the front of the person and goes up to the heels to raise them.
L'inclinaison donnée à la surface d'appui 6 permet d'optimiser l'appui des pieds de l'individu lors de ses mouvements.The inclination given to the support surface 6 makes it possible to optimize the support of the feet of the individual during his movements.
En effet, il est ainsi possible de rapprocher la force d'appui d'une direction sensiblement parallèle à la direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance.Indeed, it is thus possible to bring the bearing force closer to a direction substantially parallel to the average direction of the resistance force.
On entend par direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance la direction prise par l'effort appliqué sur les cuisses par le harnais 5 lorsque l'individu est environ à la moitié de sa course entre la flexion maximale et l'extension maximale. Ainsi, on formera une inclinaison telle que la surface d'appui est perpendiculaire à cette direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance.The term “mean direction of the resistance force” is understood to mean the direction taken by the force applied to the thighs by the harness 5 when the individual is approximately halfway through his travel between the maximum flexion and the maximum extension. Thus, an inclination will be formed such that the bearing surface is perpendicular to this mean direction of the resistance force.
Dans la pratique, une inclinaison de l'ordre de 25° de la surface d'appui 6 conviendra. A titre d'accessoire, le dispositif peut présenter un siège 7 permettant le repos de l'utilisateur en position assise.In practice, an inclination of the order of 25 ° of the bearing surface 6 will be suitable. As an accessory, the device can have a seat 7 allowing the user to rest in a seated position.
Les figures 1 à 2 présentent un premier mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention.Figures 1 to 2 show a first embodiment of the device according to the invention.
Dans ce cadre, le dispositif comprend un bâti 1 par exemple sous forme tubulaire mécano soudée.In this context, the device comprises a frame 1 for example in mechanically welded tubular form.
Selon cette variante, le harnais 5 est raccordé à une charge 2 pouvant translater verticalement par le biais d'un câble 4 et de moyens de transmission de l'effort et de renvoi d'angle constitués par des poulies 3.According to this variant, the harness 5 is connected to a load 2 which can translate vertically by means of a cable 4 and of means for transmitting the force and for turning the angle constituted by pulleys 3.
On pourra utiliser des poulies, un câble et des charges tels que connus actuellement dans le domaine de la musculation sportive.We can use pulleys, a cable and loads such as currently known in the field of sports bodybuilding.
Le câble 4 peut par ailleurs être de toute nature et adapté à la transmission d'une charge.The cable 4 can also be of any kind and suitable for the transmission of a load.
La liaison entre le câble 4 et la harnais 5 s'effectue préférentiellement dans la partie médiane du plateau 8, entre les deux cuisses. En ce qui concerne le mode de réalisation illustré aux figures 2 à 5, le dispositif présente un bâti 1 sous forme de portique doté de tubes triangulés joints par une poutre supérieure transversale.The connection between the cable 4 and the harness 5 preferably takes place in the middle part of the plate 8, between the two thighs. As regards the embodiment illustrated in Figures 2 to 5, the device has a frame 1 in the form of a gantry with triangulated tubes joined by a transverse upper beam.
Des barres de guidage 12a, 12b sont rapportées sur le portique en question.Guide bars 12a, 12b are attached to the gantry in question.
Lesdites barres 12a, 12b présentent une même direction et sont obliques. Le harnais 5 est relié à une barre transversale 14 passant de part et d'autre du harnais pour rejoindre les barres de guidage 12a, 12b.Said bars 12a, 12b have the same direction and are oblique. The harness 5 is connected to a transverse bar 14 passing on either side of the harness to join the guide bars 12a, 12b.
Au final, une liberté en rotation selon son axe longitudinal est préservée au harnais 5 par rapport aux barres de guidage 12a, 12b.In the end, freedom in rotation along its longitudinal axis is preserved in the harness 5 relative to the guide bars 12a, 12b.
Selon une première variante, ce pivot résiduel est réalisé entre la barre transversale 14 et les barres de guidage 12a, 12b par le biais de pièces de raccord coulissantes 13a, 13b telles que représentées en figure 3.According to a first variant, this residual pivot is produced between the transverse bar 14 and the guide bars 12a, 12b by means of sliding connecting pieces 13a, 13b as shown in FIG. 3.
Cela étant, le pivot résiduel peut être réalisé par le harnais 5 monté en rotation sur la barre transversale 14. Tel qu'indiqué précédemment, la barre transversale 14 est montée coulissante sur les barres de guidage 12a, 12b parallèles et obliques.However, the residual pivot can be produced by the harness 5 rotatably mounted on the crossbar 14. As indicated above, the transverse bar 14 is slidably mounted on the parallel and oblique guide bars 12a, 12b.
Tel que représenté, l'oblicité des barres de guidage 12a, 12b est sensiblement équivalente à la direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance appliqué par le harnais sur les cuisses de l'individu.As shown, the obliquity of the guide bars 12a, 12b is substantially equivalent to the average direction of the resistance force applied by the harness to the thighs of the individual.
Dans ce cadre, un effort du type poussée est réalisé par l'individu et ce, en plaçant des charges 2 réparties de part et d'autre de la barre transversale 14 autour des cuisses de l'individu.In this context, an effort of the push type is carried out by the individual and this, by placing loads 2 distributed on either side of the transverse bar 14 around the thighs of the individual.
La barre transversale 14 ainsi munie de charges 2 remplit la fonction d'une haltère sans pour autant solliciter le dos de l'utilisateur.The crossbar 14 thus provided with loads 2 fulfills the function of a dumbbell without requesting the back of the user.
En référence aux figures 3 et 4, on constate par ailleurs que il est avantageux que la surface d'appui 6 et les barres 12a, 12b soient perpendiculaires.With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, it can also be seen that it is advantageous for the bearing surface 6 and the bars 12a, 12b to be perpendicular.
Les figures 9 et 10 présentent un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention particulièrement destiné à un usage domestique. Dans ce cadre, le dispositif comprend un support 15 dont la face supérieure constitue la surface d'appui 6 pour les pieds.Figures 9 and 10 show a third embodiment of the invention particularly intended for domestic use. In this context, the device comprises a support 15, the upper face of which constitutes the bearing surface 6 for the feet.
Celle-ci est toujours avantageusement inclinée telle que représentée.It is always advantageously inclined as shown.
Le support 15 est fixé sur le sol par tous moyens courants ou préférentiellement par le biais d'une languette 17 formée dans le prolongement de la face d'appui du support 15 sur le sol 18.The support 15 is fixed to the ground by any common means or preferably by means of a tongue 17 formed in the extension of the bearing face of the support 15 on the ground 18.
En réalisant une languette 17 de faible épaisseur, il est possible de l'insérer dans la lumière résiduelle existant entre le battant d'une porte 16 et son seuil.By making a tab 17 of small thickness, it is possible to insert it into the residual light existing between the leaf of a door 16 and its threshold.
De cette façon, la tendance au relevage de la partie antérieure du support 15 est contrecarrée par le battant de la porte 16. Par ailleurs, un rebord faisant saillie vers le haut à l'extrémité de la languetteIn this way, the tendency to lift the front part of the support 15 is counteracted by the leaf of the door 16. Furthermore, a flange protruding upwards at the end of the tongue
17, réalise une butée évitant que le support 15 s'échappe de la porte.17, realizes a stop preventing the support 15 from escaping from the door.
Par ailleurs, le support 15 est relié à une extrémité de liens élastiques 19 reliés à leur autre extrémité au harnais 5.Furthermore, the support 15 is connected to one end of elastic links 19 connected at their other end to the harness 5.
A titre d'exemple préféré, on forme des groupes de liens élastiques 19 par paires répartis de part et d'autre du harnais 5.As a preferred example, groups of elastic links 19 are formed in pairs distributed on either side of the harness 5.
Les liens élastiques 19 pourront être formés par des liens du type sandow (marque déposée) ou par tout autre moyen élastique.The elastic ties 19 may be formed by ties of the bungee cord type (registered trademark) or by any other elastic means.
Le harnais 5 tel que présenté aux figures 6 à 8 a l'avantage d'assurer une application confortable de l'effort sur les cuisses de l'utilisateur. Bien entendu, tout autre formation de harnais 5 consistant à appliquer l'effort stance au niveau des cuisses entre dans le cadre de la présente invention. The harness 5 as shown in Figures 6 to 8 has the advantage of ensuring a comfortable application of the force on the thighs of the user. Of course, any other harness formation 5 consisting in applying the stance force to the thighs falls within the scope of the present invention.
REFERENCESREFERENCES
1. Bâti1. Frame
2. Charge2. Charge
3. Poulies3. Pulleys
4. Câble4. Cable
5. Harnais5. Harnesses
6. Surface d'appui6. Support surface
7. Siège7. Headquarters
8. Plateau8. Tray
9a, 9b. Surfaces incurvées9a, 9b. Curved surfaces
10a, 10b. Trous oblongs10a, 10b. Oblong holes
11a, 11b. Poignées11a, 11b. handles
12a, 12b. Barres de guidage12a, 12b. Guide bars
13a, 13b. Raccords coulissant13a, 13b. Sliding fittings
14. Barre transversale14. Crossbar
15. Support15. Support
16. Porte16. Door
17. Languette17. Tab
18. Sol18. Soil
19. Liens élastiques 19. Elastic ties

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REVENDICATIONS
1 . Dispositif pour l'exercice musculaire d'un individu, utilisable pour le développement des quadriceps et des muscles fessiers, comportant une surface d'appui (6) pour les pieds et des moyens d'application d'un effort de résistance au mouvement des jambes de l'individu pour le passage d'une position fléchie à une position d'extension par dépliage des genoux, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'application de l'effort comportent un harnais (5) appuyant sur la face supérieure des cuisses. 1. Device for the muscular exercise of an individual, usable for the development of the quadriceps and the gluteal muscles, comprising a bearing surface (6) for the feet and means for applying a force of resistance to the movement of the legs of the individual for the passage from a bent position to an extension position by unfolding of the knees, characterized in that the means for applying the force comprise a harness (5) pressing on the upper face of the thighs .
2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé par le fait que le harnais (5) comporte deux surfaces incurvées (9a, 9b) épousant la forme de la face supérieure des cuisses.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the harness (5) has two curved surfaces (9a, 9b) matching the shape of the upper face of the thighs.
3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que les surfaces incurvées (9a, 9b) sont formées sur deux pièces dont l'écartement et l'orientation sont réglables et montées sur un plateau (8).3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the curved surfaces (9a, 9b) are formed on two parts whose spacing and orientation are adjustable and mounted on a plate (8).
4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé par le fait que la surface d'appui (6) pour les pieds est un plan incliné suivant la direction longitudinale des pieds, montant vers les talons pour les surélever. 4. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the bearing surface (6) for the feet is an inclined plane in the longitudinal direction of the feet, rising towards the heels to raise them.
5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par le fait que la surface d'appui (6) est perpendiculaire à la direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance.5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the bearing surface (6) is perpendicular to the mean direction of the resistance force.
6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un siège (7) pour le repos de l'individu en position fléchie.6. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises a seat (7) for the rest of the individual in the bent position.
7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'application de l'effort de résistance comportent :7. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the means for applying the resistance force comprise:
- un câble (4) fixé, à une extrémité, au harnais (5), entre ses surfaces d'appui (9a, 9b) sur les cuisses et, à l'autre extrémité, à une charge (2) mobile verticalement ;- a cable (4) fixed, at one end, to the harness (5), between its bearing surfaces (9a, 9b) on the thighs and, at the other end, to a load (2) movable vertically;
- des poulies (3) de renvoi d'angle guidant le câble (4) entre le harnais (5) et la charge (2). - pulleys (3) for angle transmission guiding the cable (4) between the harness (5) and the load (2).
8. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens d'application de l'effort comportent :8. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the means for applying the force comprise:
- une barre transversale (14) sur laquelle est monté le harnais (5) ; - deux barres de guidage (12a, 12b) parallèles et obliques, sur lesquelles la barre transversale (14) est montée coulissante ;- a cross bar (14) on which the harness (5) is mounted; - two guide bars (12a, 12b) parallel and oblique, on which the crossbar (14) is slidably mounted;
- des charges (2) réparties aux deux extrémités de la barre transversale (14), le harnais (5) étant monté pivotant selon la direction de la barre transversale- loads (2) distributed at the two ends of the crossbar (14), the harness (5) being pivotally mounted in the direction of the crossbar
(14). (14).
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé par le fait que la direction des barres de guidage (12a, 12b) est identique à la direction moyenne de l'effort de résistance.9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the direction of the guide bars (12a, 12b) is identical to the average direction of the resistance force.
10. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte un support (15) dont l'une des faces constitue la surface d'appui (6) pour les pieds et présentant des moyens de fixation au sol (18), et que les moyens d'application de l'effort comprennent un ou plusieurs liens élastiques (19) reliant le support (15) et le harnais (5).10. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a support (15) one of the faces of which constitutes the bearing surface (6) for the feet and having means for fixing to the ground (18), and that the means for applying the force comprise one or more elastic links (19) connecting the support (15) and the harness (5).
11. Dispositif selon la revendication 10, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens de fixation au sol (18) comprennent une languette (17) dans le prolongement de la surface de contact du support (15) avec le sol (18), ladite languette (17) étant apte à s'insérer dans la lumière résiduelle entre un battant de porte (16) en position fermée et son seuil. 11. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the means for fixing to the ground (18) comprise a tongue (17) in the extension of the contact surface of the support (15) with the ground (18), said tongue (17) being able to fit into the residual light between a door leaf (16) in the closed position and its threshold.
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