EP1637117B1 - Device for selective stimulation of specific body parts - Google Patents

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EP1637117B1
EP1637117B1 EP04022121A EP04022121A EP1637117B1 EP 1637117 B1 EP1637117 B1 EP 1637117B1 EP 04022121 A EP04022121 A EP 04022121A EP 04022121 A EP04022121 A EP 04022121A EP 1637117 B1 EP1637117 B1 EP 1637117B1
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Ulrich Hänsenberger
Viktor Wick
Felix Lenz
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  • the present invention relates to a device for the selective biomechanical stimulation of certain body parts.
  • Biomechanical Muscle Stimulation was developed in the late 1970s in Russia by Prof. Nazarov and used primarily in the field of competitive sports.
  • the BMS is based on a purely mechanical action on the human body with vibrations in a particular frequency and a certain amplitude, which are selected according to the desired application.
  • the vibrations that resemble and mimic the body's natural ones act on strained or stretched muscles along the muscle fiber.
  • the BMS thus generates positive effects on, for example, the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
  • BMS blood flow to the muscle or the corresponding body part.
  • This can be used to treat diseases such as peripheral circulatory disorders.
  • the BMS can be used in the cosmetic field, for example against wrinkling or cellulite.
  • the BMS is carried out with the help of randomly generated vibrations in more or less linear (vertical) direction. It comes to a hub, which adversely affects the user.
  • the devices are designed so that only a limited Number of body parts, for example, only the leg or arm area - the BMS can be subjected.
  • a device having the features of the preamble of claim 1 is made DE 44 43 756 C1 known.
  • the BMS can be advantageously carried out when the stimulation is generated by a uniform circular or elliptical movement.
  • the device according to the invention thereby exerts not only a vertical force but also a substantially parallel pulling force. This leads to a significantly improved biomechanical stimulation of the body part located on the device.
  • a device according to claim 1 is provided.
  • the apparatus of the present invention comprises a base unit, a base unit attached to the base unit such that the position of the base unit relative to the base unit can be steplessly varied, and a cylindrical stimulation unit including a drive motor and connected to the base unit so as to during operation a circular or elliptical movement about an axis which is different from the cylinder axis exerts, and thereby undergoes a parallel displacement.
  • the cylinder axis is the axis that passes through the center of the base and top surfaces of the basic unit of the stimulation unit.
  • the device is compact in comparison to known devices. According to a preferred embodiment, the longest dimension of the basic unit does not exceed 80 cm.
  • the base unit can be moved towards the base unit (folded state). Preferably, the moving of the base unit can be done manually via a foot pedal.
  • the device according to the invention has holding or carrying handles on the base and / or base unit.
  • the device is comparatively light and can be easily worn by 2 people, especially when folded.
  • the base unit is made of a material conventionally used for such components, for example of metal or a suitable plastic.
  • the base unit usually has at least one plate with sufficient dimensions to ensure a stable installation of the inventive device on a base such as a floor. But it is also possible to hang the device according to the invention on a wall or a ceiling.
  • the basic unit consists only of suitable conventional devices for attaching the rest of the device to the wall or ceiling.
  • the base unit furthermore preferably has at least one holding or carrying handle.
  • the base unit On the base unit, the base unit is movably mounted.
  • the attachment is preferably via at least one separate component. In this case, any corresponding common connection possibility can be used with which a solid component can be adjusted continuously.
  • the base unit is movably connected to the base unit via screws.
  • the stepless height adjustment and fixability is achieved in this preferred embodiment via at least one, preferably two spring connections, for example, with common gas springs, which connect together at another point base unit and base unit.
  • the height adjustment can be achieved by moving up or down the springs.
  • the springs can be connected to a foot pedal and so manually adjusted by pressing the foot pedal.
  • the base unit contains the device for controlling the motor contained in the stimulation unit.
  • the base unit is connected to the cylindrical stimulation unit.
  • the connection between the base unit and base unit has already been explained above.
  • the base unit is connected to the cylindrical stimulation unit such that the latter can perform the desired circular or elliptical movement during operation. This can be achieved in a conventional manner known to those skilled in the art.
  • the base unit and the stimulation unit are preferably connected to one another via the motor arranged in the stimulation unit.
  • the stimulation unit has an opening through which the motor located in the stimulation unit is connected to the base unit.
  • the base unit thus represents the motor base.
  • the base unit is designed in two parts.
  • the lower part of the base unit can be removed for assembly or maintenance purposes.
  • the motor located in the stimulation unit is accessible from outside via the opening described above.
  • the two parts of the base unit can be connected to each other in a conventional manner, for example by screws.
  • the base unit further preferably has at least one holding or carrying handle, in particular when only such a holding or carrying handle is arranged on the base unit.
  • the base unit is made of a material conventionally used for such components, preferably of metal.
  • the stimulation unit comprises a cylindrical base body, in the interior of which the drive motor is located.
  • the cylindrical base body is made of a metal conventionally used for such components. It is covered on its outside by a layer of a soft material such as foam or rubber.
  • the base surface or the top surface of the cylindrical base body is preferably designed to be removable.
  • Base and / or top surface also preferably have ventilation slots.
  • the drive motor is preferably a conventional electric motor with eccentric shaft.
  • both base and top surface are each connected via a ball bearing with the eccentric shaft of the drive motor such that the cylindrical body exerts during operation a circular or elliptical movement about an axis which is different from the cylinder axis, and in this case undergoes a parallel displacement.
  • This movement was already in the pending European Patent Applications No. 03028004.4 and no. 04000668.6 whose contents are expressly referred to.
  • the movement is significantly characterized in that the stimulation unit experiences virtually no stroke during operation, ie the stroke is usually a maximum of 1-2 mm.
  • the stimulation unit thus experiences a uniform circular or elliptical movement.
  • the movement as a whole is forced and absolutely uniform. It has been shown that in this way the biomechanical muscle stimulation can be performed much more effectively than when the BMS is done by random and therefore non-uniform movements.
  • the device according to the invention thereby exerts not only a vertical force but also a substantially parallel pulling force. This results in significantly improved biomechanical stimulation of the body part located on the platform.
  • a circular movement is preferred.
  • a circular movement is understood to mean a movement which does not deviate more than 5% from an ideal circular movement.
  • the movement of the platform takes place at a frequency of 5 to 50 Hz, preferably 5 to 35 Hz.
  • the drive motor is still connected at least to the base or the top surface via a plurality, preferably four rubber elements.
  • the stimulation unit has an opening through which the motor - after removal of one part of the base unit - is accessible for assembly or maintenance work.
  • the device according to the invention can be used in the fitness, cosmetics and health sector.
  • the emphasis is on building muscle and increasing the user's endurance.
  • the device can be used for example against cellulite or wrinkling.
  • the device according to the invention can be used for, for example, the following indications: connective tissue weakness, degenerative rheumatic diseases, migraine, muscle tension or weakness, musculoskeletal pain, muscular atrophy, muscle degeneration, arthrosis, fractures, joint diseases (eg tennis elbow), joint instability, myelosis, shoulder-back, - hip, - knee and ankle problems, circulatory disorders, congestion syndrome (ulcus cruris), edema absorption, neuropathy, metabolic, urinary incontinence, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Arthrogenic (venous) congestive syndrome (ulcus cruris), circulatory disorders, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, scleroderma, periodontosis
  • a significant advantage of the device according to the invention is the possibility of being able to specifically stimulate certain selected parts of the body, for example the thigh muscles or the back muscles.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a base unit consisting of two longitudinal plates 1 a and 1 b with a dimension of about 80 cm x 5 cm. At one end, the two longitudinal plates 1 a and 1 b are connected to each other via a handle 2. The handle 2 is bolted to the two longitudinal plates 1 a and 1 b.
  • the longitudinal plates each have a connecting element 3a and 3b on the side facing the other longitudinal plate.
  • These connecting elements 3a and 3b are triangular in this embodiment and screwed to the respective longitudinal plate 1 a and 1 b.
  • the base part 4 is rotatably fixed by screws.
  • a foot pedal 5 is movably arranged between the two connecting elements 3 a and 3 c.
  • two gas springs 6a and 6b can be adjusted in height.
  • a gas spring is arranged on one of the two longitudinal plates and further connected to the foot pedal 5.
  • Fig. 2 shows the device according to Fig. 1 in an unfolded state.
  • the base part 4 consists of two parts 4a and 4b.
  • the upper part 4a has a handle 7.
  • the upper part 4a has an opening into which the control unit 8 attached to the lower part 4b can be inserted.
  • the two parts 4a and 4b are connected by screws.
  • the lower part 4b is furthermore connected to the drive motor contained in the stimulation unit 9. By removing the lower base part 4b of the drive motor for assembly or maintenance is accessible.
  • Fig. 3 is the stimulation unit 9 of the embodiment according to Fig. 1 shown in detail.
  • the drive motor 10 has an eccentric shaft 11 at both ends. This is connected via ball bearings 12a and 12b to the bottom 13 and the top surface 14 of the cylindrical base body 15. Floor 13 and top surface 14 have ventilation slots. Furthermore, the motor 10 is connected via four rubber elements 16 to the bottom 13 by means of screws.
  • the cylindrical base body 15 is completely enclosed by a layer 17 of foam except for a recess 18.
  • the recess 18 is present both in the cylindrical base body 15 and in the foam layer 17. Through this recess 18, the motor 10 is connected to the base part 4b and - after removing the base part 4b - accessible from the outside for installation or maintenance.
  • the cylindrical base body 15 and the layer 17 are screwed together.

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The device has a base assembled of two parallel positioned boards (1a, 1b) joined at one end with a handle bar (2) and fitted with a pedal (5) at the opposite end. The pedal (5) acts on two hydraulic cylinders (6a, 6b) inserted between the base (1a, 1b) and the lower of two swivel mounted holding elements (4a, 4b). A transversally positioned cylindrical element (9) accommodating an electric drive performing an oscillating motion and joined to the upper holding element (4b) is lifted into an appropriate position in order to stimulate a particular body area.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Gerät zur selektiven biomechanischen Stimulation bestimmter Körperteile.The present invention relates to a device for the selective biomechanical stimulation of certain body parts.

Die Biomechanische Muskelstimulation (BMS) wurde Ende der 70er Jahre in Russland von Prof. Nazarov entwickelt und dort in erster Linie im Bereich des Leistungssports eingesetzt. Die BMS beruht auf einer ausschließlich mechanischen Einwirkung auf den menschlichen Körper mit Schwingungen in jeweils einer bestimmten Frequenz und einer bestimmten Amplitude, die entsprechend der gewünschten Anwendung ausgewählt werden. Die Schwingungen, die den natürlichen des Körpers ähneln und diese imitieren, wirken auf angespannte oder gedehnte Muskeln längs zur Muskelfaser ein. Durch gezielte Beeinflussung der körpereigenen Schwingungsparameter werden somit durch die BMS positive Effekte beispielsweise auf das Kreislauf- und Lymphsystem erzeugt.Biomechanical Muscle Stimulation (BMS) was developed in the late 1970s in Russia by Prof. Nazarov and used primarily in the field of competitive sports. The BMS is based on a purely mechanical action on the human body with vibrations in a particular frequency and a certain amplitude, which are selected according to the desired application. The vibrations that resemble and mimic the body's natural ones act on strained or stretched muscles along the muscle fiber. By selectively influencing the body's own vibration parameters, the BMS thus generates positive effects on, for example, the circulatory and lymphatic systems.

So kommt es aufgrund einer durch BMS hervorgerufenen Steigerung der Muskelbewegungen zu einer deutlich erhöhten Durchblutung des Muskels beziehungsweise des entsprechenden Körperteils. Dies kann zur Behandlung von Krankheiten wie peripheren Durchblutungsstörungen ausgenützt werden.Thus, due to a caused by BMS increase in muscle movements to a significantly increased blood flow to the muscle or the corresponding body part. This can be used to treat diseases such as peripheral circulatory disorders.

Andererseits kann mit Hilfe der BMS aber auch gezielt Muskelaufbau betrieben werden, was im sportlichen Bereich, aber auch im Gesundheitsbereich - beispielsweise beim Muskelaufbau im Rahmen von Rehabitilationsmaßnahmen - Anwendung findet.On the other hand, with the help of the BMS but also targeted muscle building can be operated, which in the field of sport, but also in the health sector - for example, when building muscle in the context of rehabilitation measures - application.

Zudem kann die BMS im kosmetischen Bereich beispielsweise gegen Faltenbildung oder Cellulite eingesetzt werden.In addition, the BMS can be used in the cosmetic field, for example against wrinkling or cellulite.

Im Stand der Technik sind bereits Geräte zur Durchführung der BMS beschrieben, beispielsweise in der DE-A-199 44 456 , der DE-U-201 16 277 oder der DE-U-202 19 435 . Hierbei wird die BMS mit Hilfe von zufällig erzeugten Vibrationen in mehr oder weniger linearer (vertikaler) Richtung durchgeführt. Es kommt zu einem Hub, der sich nachteilig auf den Benutzer auswirkt. Zudem sind die Geräte derart konzipiert, dass nur eine limitierte Anzahl an Körperpartien, beispielsweise nur der Bein- oder Armbereich - der BMS unterzogen werden kann.In the prior art devices for performing the BMS are already described, for example in the DE-A-199 44 456 , of the DE-U-201 16 277 or the DE-U-202 19 435 , Here, the BMS is carried out with the help of randomly generated vibrations in more or less linear (vertical) direction. It comes to a hub, which adversely affects the user. In addition, the devices are designed so that only a limited Number of body parts, for example, only the leg or arm area - the BMS can be subjected.

Ein Gerät mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs von Anspruch 1 ist aus DE 44 43 756 C1 bekannt.A device having the features of the preamble of claim 1 is made DE 44 43 756 C1 known.

Es war die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, ein Gerät zur verbesserten biomechanischen Stimulation bereitzustellen, das vielseitiger einsetzbar und wirkungsvoller ist als die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Geräte.It was the object of the present invention to provide a device for improved biomechanical stimulation, which is more versatile and effective than the devices known from the prior art.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Gerät gemäss Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a device according to claim 1.

Es wurde überraschend gefunden, dass sich die BMS auf vorteilhafte Weise durchführen lässt, wenn die Stimulation durch eine gleichförmige kreisförmige oder elliptische Bewegung erzeugt wird. Im Gegensatz zu den Geräten aus dem Stand der Technik wird beim erfindungsgemässen Gerät dadurch nicht nur eine vertikale Kraft ausgeübt, sondern auch eine im wesentlichen parallel wirkende Zugkraft. Dies führt zu einer erheblich verbesserten biomechanischen Stimulation des auf dem Gerät befindlichen Körperteils.It has surprisingly been found that the BMS can be advantageously carried out when the stimulation is generated by a uniform circular or elliptical movement. In contrast to the devices of the prior art, the device according to the invention thereby exerts not only a vertical force but also a substantially parallel pulling force. This leads to a significantly improved biomechanical stimulation of the body part located on the device.

In den ebenfalls anhängigen Europäischen Patentanmeldungen Nr. 03028004.4 und Nr. 04000668.6 sind bereits Geräte beschrieben, welche auf dem vorstehenden Stimulationsprinzip basieren. Hierbei werden Frequenzen von vorzugsweise 5-50 Hz mittels einer absolut erzwungenen Bewegung des Geräts auf die entsprechende Körperpartie übertragen. Diese Geräte sind jedoch aufgrund ihrer Grösse relativ schwer und unhandlich. Zudem ist eine selektive biomechanische Stimulation bestimmter Körperpartien nur bedingt möglich.In the co-pending European Patent Applications No. 03028004.4 and no. 04000668.6 Devices are already described which are based on the above stimulation principle. In this case, frequencies of preferably 5-50 Hz are transmitted by means of an absolutely forced movement of the device to the corresponding part of the body. However, these devices are relatively heavy and cumbersome due to their size. In addition, a selective biomechanical stimulation of certain parts of the body is only possible to a limited extent.

Erfindungsgemäß wird ein Gerät nach Anspruch 1 bereitgestellt.According to the invention, a device according to claim 1 is provided.

Das Gerät der vorliegenden Erfindung umfasst insbesondere eine Grundeinheit, eine an der Grundeinheit derart angebrachte Sockeleinheit, dass die Position der Sockeleinheit relativ zur Grundeinheit stufenlos verändert werden kann, und eine zylindrische Stimulationseinheit, welche einen Antriebsmotor enthält und mit der Sockeleinheit derart verbunden ist, dass sie während des Betriebs eine kreisförmige oder elliptische Bewegung um eine Achse, welche von der Zylinderachse verschieden ist, ausübt und hierbei eine Parallelverschiebung erfährt.Specifically, the apparatus of the present invention comprises a base unit, a base unit attached to the base unit such that the position of the base unit relative to the base unit can be steplessly varied, and a cylindrical stimulation unit including a drive motor and connected to the base unit so as to during operation a circular or elliptical movement about an axis which is different from the cylinder axis exerts, and thereby undergoes a parallel displacement.

Die Zylinderachse ist die Achse, welche durch den Mittelpunkt der Basis- und der Deckfläche der zylindrischen Grundeinheit der Stimulationseinheit verläuft.The cylinder axis is the axis that passes through the center of the base and top surfaces of the basic unit of the stimulation unit.

Das Gerät ist im Vergleich zu bekannten Geräten kompakt gebaut. Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform übersteigt die längste Dimension der Grundeinheit 80 cm nicht. Zum Transport kann die Sockeleinheit zur Grundeinheit hin bewegt werden (zusammengeklappter Zustand). Vorzugsweise kann das Bewegen der Sockeleinheit manuell über ein Fusspedal erfolgen.The device is compact in comparison to known devices. According to a preferred embodiment, the longest dimension of the basic unit does not exceed 80 cm. For transport, the base unit can be moved towards the base unit (folded state). Preferably, the moving of the base unit can be done manually via a foot pedal.

Vorzugsweise weist das erfindungsgemässe Gerät Halte- oder Tragegriffe an Grund- und/oder Sockeleinheit auf. Das Gerät ist vergleichsweise leicht und kann insbesondere im zusammengeklappten Zustand von 2 Personen problemlos getragen werden.Preferably, the device according to the invention has holding or carrying handles on the base and / or base unit. The device is comparatively light and can be easily worn by 2 people, especially when folded.

Die Grundeinheit ist aus einem herkömmlich für derartige Bauteile verwendeten Material gefertigt, beispielsweise aus Metall oder einem geeigneten Kunststoff.The base unit is made of a material conventionally used for such components, for example of metal or a suitable plastic.

Die Grundeinheit weist in der Regel mindestens eine Platte mit ausreichenden Dimensionen auf, um ein stabiles Aufstellen der erfindungsgemässen Geräts auf eine Unterlage wie einen Boden zu gewährleisten. Es ist aber auch möglich, das erfindungsgemässe Gerät an einer Wand oder einer Decke aufzuhängen. In diesem Fall besteht die Grundeinheit nur aus geeigneten herkömmlichen Vorrichtungen zur Befestigung des restlichen Geräts an der Wand oder Decke.The base unit usually has at least one plate with sufficient dimensions to ensure a stable installation of the inventive device on a base such as a floor. But it is also possible to hang the device according to the invention on a wall or a ceiling. In this case, the basic unit consists only of suitable conventional devices for attaching the rest of the device to the wall or ceiling.

Die Grundeinheit weist weiterhin vorzugsweise mindestens einen Halte- oder Tragegriff auf.The base unit furthermore preferably has at least one holding or carrying handle.

An der Grundeinheit ist die Sockeleinheit beweglich befestigt. Die Befestigung erfolgt vorzugsweise über mindestens ein separates Bauteil. Hierbei kann jede entsprechende gängige Verbindungsmöglichkeit verwendet werden, mit welcher ein massives Bauteil stufenlos verstellt werden kann.On the base unit, the base unit is movably mounted. The attachment is preferably via at least one separate component. In this case, any corresponding common connection possibility can be used with which a solid component can be adjusted continuously.

Erfindungsgemäss bevorzugt ist die Sockeleinheit einerseits über Schrauben beweglich mit der Grundeinheit verbunden. Die stufenlose Höhenverstellbarkeit und Fixierbarkeit wird bei dieser bevorzugten Ausführungsform über mindestens eine, vorzugsweise zwei Federverbindungen erreicht, beispielsweise mit gängigen Gasdruckfedern, welche an einer weiteren Stelle Grundeinheit und Sockeleinheit miteinander verbinden. Die Höhenverstellbarkeit kann durch ein Auf- bzw. Abbewegen der Federn erreicht werden. Beispielsweise können die Federn mit einem Fusspedal verbunden und so manuell durch Betätigen des Fusspedals verstellt werden.According to the invention, preferably, the base unit is movably connected to the base unit via screws. The stepless height adjustment and fixability is achieved in this preferred embodiment via at least one, preferably two spring connections, for example, with common gas springs, which connect together at another point base unit and base unit. The height adjustment can be achieved by moving up or down the springs. For example, the springs can be connected to a foot pedal and so manually adjusted by pressing the foot pedal.

Die Sockeleinheit enthält die Vorrichtung zur Steuerung des in der Stimulationseinheit enthaltenen Motors. Über die Sockeleinheit ist die Grundeinheit mit der zylindrischen Stimulationseinheit verbunden. Die Verbindung zwischen Grundeinheit und Sockeleinheit ist bereits vorstehend erläutert worden. An ihrem anderen Ende ist die Sockeleinheit derart mit der zylindrischen Stimulationseinheit verbunden, dass letztere während des Betriebs die gewünschte kreisförmige oder elliptische Bewegung durchführen können. Dies kann auf gängige, dem Fachmann bekannte Art und Weise erreicht werden.The base unit contains the device for controlling the motor contained in the stimulation unit. About the base unit, the base unit is connected to the cylindrical stimulation unit. The connection between the base unit and base unit has already been explained above. At its other end, the base unit is connected to the cylindrical stimulation unit such that the latter can perform the desired circular or elliptical movement during operation. This can be achieved in a conventional manner known to those skilled in the art.

Erfindungsgemäss bevorzugt sind Sockeleinheit und Stimulationseinheit über den in der Stimulationseinheit angeordneten Motor miteinander verbunden. Bei dieser Ausführungsform weist die Stimulationseinheit eine Öffnung auf, durch welche der in der Stimulationseinheit befindliche Motor mit der Sockeleinheit verbunden ist. Bei dieser Ausführungsform stellt die Sockeleinheit somit den Motorfuss dar.According to the invention, the base unit and the stimulation unit are preferably connected to one another via the motor arranged in the stimulation unit. In this embodiment, the stimulation unit has an opening through which the motor located in the stimulation unit is connected to the base unit. In this embodiment, the base unit thus represents the motor base.

Gemäss einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die Sockeleinheit zweiteilig ausgestaltet. Der untere Teil der Sockeleinheit kann für Montage- oder Wartungszwecke abgenommen werden. Über die vorstehend beschriebene Öffnung wird dadurch der in der Stimulationseinheit befindliche Motor von aussen zugänglich. Bei dieser Ausführungsform können die beiden Teile der Sockeleinheit auf gängige Weise miteinander verbunden sein, beispielsweise durch Schrauben.According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the base unit is designed in two parts. The lower part of the base unit can be removed for assembly or maintenance purposes. As a result, the motor located in the stimulation unit is accessible from outside via the opening described above. In this embodiment, the two parts of the base unit can be connected to each other in a conventional manner, for example by screws.

Die Sockeleinheit weist weiterhin vorzugsweise mindestens einen Halte- oder Tragegriff auf, insbesondere wenn an der Grundeinheit nur ein derartiger Halte- oder Tragegriff angeordnet ist. Die Sockeleinheit ist aus einem herkömmlich für derartige Bauteile verwendeten Material gefertigt, vorzugsweise aus Metall.The base unit further preferably has at least one holding or carrying handle, in particular when only such a holding or carrying handle is arranged on the base unit. The base unit is made of a material conventionally used for such components, preferably of metal.

Die Stimulationseinheit umfasst einen zylindrischen Grundkörper, in dessen Innern sich der Antriebsmotor befindet. Der zylindrische Grundkörper ist aus einem herkömmlich für derartige Bauteile verwendeten Metall gefertigt. Er ist auf seiner Aussenseite von einer Schicht aus einem weichen Material wie Schaumstoff oder Gummi umhüllt.The stimulation unit comprises a cylindrical base body, in the interior of which the drive motor is located. The cylindrical base body is made of a metal conventionally used for such components. It is covered on its outside by a layer of a soft material such as foam or rubber.

Die Basisfläche beziehungsweise die Deckfläche des zylindrischen Grundkörpers ist vorzugsweise abnehmbar ausgestaltet. Basis- und/oder Deckfläche weisen zudem vorzugsweise Entlüftungsschlitze auf.The base surface or the top surface of the cylindrical base body is preferably designed to be removable. Base and / or top surface also preferably have ventilation slots.

Der Antriebsmotor ist vorzugsweise ein herkömmlicher Elektromotor mit Excenterwelle.The drive motor is preferably a conventional electric motor with eccentric shaft.

Vorzugsweise sind sowohl Basis- als auch Deckfläche über jeweils ein Kugellager mit der Excenterwelle des Antriebsmotors derart verbunden, dass der zylindrische Grundkörper während des Betriebs eine kreisförmige oder elliptische Bewegung um eine Achse, welche von der Zylinderachse verschieden ist, ausübt und hierbei eine Parallelverschiebung erfährt. Diese Bewegung wurde bereits in den anhängigen Europäischen Patentanmeldungen Nr. 03028004.4 und Nr. 04000668.6 beschrieben, auf deren diesbezüglichen Inhalt ausdrücklich Bezug genommen wird. Die Bewegung ist wesentlich dadurch charakterisiert, dass die Stimulationseinheit während des Betriebs praktisch keinen Hub erfährt, d.h. der Hub beträgt in der Regel maximal 1-2 mm.Preferably, both base and top surface are each connected via a ball bearing with the eccentric shaft of the drive motor such that the cylindrical body exerts during operation a circular or elliptical movement about an axis which is different from the cylinder axis, and in this case undergoes a parallel displacement. This movement was already in the pending European Patent Applications No. 03028004.4 and no. 04000668.6 whose contents are expressly referred to. The movement is significantly characterized in that the stimulation unit experiences virtually no stroke during operation, ie the stroke is usually a maximum of 1-2 mm.

Während des Betriebs erfährt die Stimulationseinheit somit eine gleichförmige kreisförmige oder elliptische Bewegung. Im Gegensatz zu den Geräten aus dem Stand der Technik, welche eine zufällige Bewegung durchführen, ist beim erfindungsgemässen Gerät die Bewegung insgesamt erzwungen und absolut gleichförmig. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass auf diese Weise die biomechanische Muskelstimulation deutlich effektiver durchgeführt werden kann als wenn die BMS durch zufällige und deshalb ungleichförmige Bewegungen erfolgt. Im Gegensatz zu den Geräten aus dem Stand der Technik wird beim erfindungsgemässen Gerät dadurch nicht nur eine vertikale Kraft ausgeübt, sondern auch eine im wesentlichen parallel wirkende Zugkraft. Dies führt zu einer erheblich verbesserten biomechanischen Stimulation des auf der Plattform befindlichen Körperteils.During operation, the stimulation unit thus experiences a uniform circular or elliptical movement. In contrast to the devices of the prior art, which perform a random movement, in the device according to the invention the movement as a whole is forced and absolutely uniform. It has been shown that in this way the biomechanical muscle stimulation can be performed much more effectively than when the BMS is done by random and therefore non-uniform movements. In contrast to the devices of the prior art, the device according to the invention thereby exerts not only a vertical force but also a substantially parallel pulling force. This results in significantly improved biomechanical stimulation of the body part located on the platform.

Erfindungsgemäss ist eine kreisförmige Bewegung bevorzugt. Gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung wird unter einer kreisförmigen Bewegung eine Bewegung verstanden, die nicht mehr als 5% von einer idealen kreisförmigen Bewegung abweicht.According to the invention, a circular movement is preferred. According to the present invention, a circular movement is understood to mean a movement which does not deviate more than 5% from an ideal circular movement.

Erfindungsgemäss erfolgt die Bewegung der Plattform mit einer Frequenz von 5 bis 50 Hz, vorzugsweise von 5 bis 35 Hz.According to the invention, the movement of the platform takes place at a frequency of 5 to 50 Hz, preferably 5 to 35 Hz.

Gemäss einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der Antriebsmotor zumindest mit der Basis- oder der Deckfläche weiterhin über mehrere, vorzugsweise vier Gummielemente verbunden. Durch diese von der herkömmlichen Vorgehensweise abweichende Motorbefestigung können die Gerätedimensionen und die Herstellungskosten verringert werden.According to a further preferred embodiment, the drive motor is still connected at least to the base or the top surface via a plurality, preferably four rubber elements. By this deviating from the conventional approach engine attachment, the device dimensions and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weist die Stimulationseinheit eine Öffnung auf, durch welche der Motor - nach Abnahme des einen Teils der Sockeleinheit - für Montage- beziehungsweise Wartungsarbeiten zugänglich ist.According to a preferred embodiment, the stimulation unit has an opening through which the motor - after removal of one part of the base unit - is accessible for assembly or maintenance work.

Das erfindungsgemässe Gerät kann im Fitness-, Kosmetik- und Gesundheitsbereich eingesetzt werden. Im Fitnessbereich steht der Muskelaufbau sowie die Erhöhung der Ausdauerleistung des Benutzers im Vordergrund. Im Kosmetikbereich kann das Gerät beispielweise gegen Cellulite oder Faltenbildung eingesetzt werden. Im Gesundheitsbereich kann das erfindungsgemässe Gerät für beispielsweise folgende Indikationen herangezogen werden: Bindegewebsschwäche, Degenerative rheumatische Erkrankungen, Migräne, Muskelverspannung oder -schwäche, Schmerzen im Muskel- und Bewegungsapparat, Aufbau der Muskulatur bei Muskelatrophie, Degenerative Prozesse an Bandscheiben (Arthrosen), Frakturen, Gelenkerkrankungen (z.B. Tennis-Golfellbogen), Gelenkinstabilität, Myelose, Schulter-Rücken,- Hüft,- Knie und Sprunggelenksbeschwerden, Durchblutungsstörungen, Stauungssyndrom (Ulcus cruris), Ödemresorption, Neuropathien, Stoffwechselkräftigung, Harninkontinenz, Multiple Sklerose, Muskeldystrophie, Parkinson-Syndrom, Schlaganfall, Arthrogenes(venöses) Stauungssyndsrom (Ulcus cruris), Durchblutungsstörungen, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrom, Sklerodermie, Parodontose, Kiefergelenksbeschwerden, Durchblutungsverbesserung des Sehnervs, Stärkung der Augenringmuskulatur, Facialisparese, Stirn- u. Kieferhöhlensymptomatik, Chronische Rhinitis, Tinnitus aurium und Osteoporose.The device according to the invention can be used in the fitness, cosmetics and health sector. In the fitness area, the emphasis is on building muscle and increasing the user's endurance. In the cosmetics sector, the device can be used for example against cellulite or wrinkling. In the health sector, the device according to the invention can be used for, for example, the following indications: connective tissue weakness, degenerative rheumatic diseases, migraine, muscle tension or weakness, musculoskeletal pain, muscular atrophy, muscle degeneration, arthrosis, fractures, joint diseases (eg tennis elbow), joint instability, myelosis, shoulder-back, - hip, - knee and ankle problems, circulatory disorders, congestion syndrome (ulcus cruris), edema absorption, neuropathy, metabolic, urinary incontinence, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Arthrogenic (venous) congestive syndrome (ulcus cruris), circulatory disorders, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, scleroderma, periodontosis, temporomandibular joint disorders, blood flow improvement of the optic nerve, Strengthening of the eye ring musculature, Facialisparese, Stirn- u. Maxillary sinus symptoms, chronic rhinitis, tinnitus aurium and osteoporosis.

Ein wesentlicher Vorteil des erfindungsgemässen Geräts ist die Möglichkeit, bestimmte ausgewählte Körperpartien, beispielsweise die Oberschenkelmuskulatur oder die Rückenmuskulatur, gezielt stimulieren zu können.A significant advantage of the device according to the invention is the possibility of being able to specifically stimulate certain selected parts of the body, for example the thigh muscles or the back muscles.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nachstehend nicht einschränkend anhand einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform unter Bezugnahme auf Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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  • Fig. 1 a preferred embodiment of the device of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 the embodiment according to Fig. 1 in unfolded state
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Gemäss einer in Fig. 1 und 2 gezeigten bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfasst das erfindungsgemässe Gerät eine Grundeinheit, bestehend aus zwei Längsplatten 1 a und 1 b mit einer Dimension von jeweils etwa 80 cm x 5 cm. An einem Ende sind die beiden Längsplatten 1 a und 1 b über einen Haltegriff 2 miteinander verbunden. Der Haltegriff 2 ist an den beiden Längsplatten 1 a und 1b festgeschraubt.According to an in Fig. 1 and 2 As shown preferred embodiment, the device according to the invention comprises a base unit consisting of two longitudinal plates 1 a and 1 b with a dimension of about 80 cm x 5 cm. At one end, the two longitudinal plates 1 a and 1 b are connected to each other via a handle 2. The handle 2 is bolted to the two longitudinal plates 1 a and 1 b.

Am anderen Ende weisen die Längsplatten jeweils auf der der anderen Längsplatte zugewandten Seite ein Verbindungselement 3a und 3b auf. Diese Verbindungselemente 3a und 3b sind bei dieser Ausführungsform dreieckig und an die jeweilige Längsplatte 1 a und 1 b angeschraubt. An der jeweils freien Ecke der Verbindungselemente 3a und 3b ist das Sockelteil 4 drehbar über Schrauben fixiert.At the other end, the longitudinal plates each have a connecting element 3a and 3b on the side facing the other longitudinal plate. These connecting elements 3a and 3b are triangular in this embodiment and screwed to the respective longitudinal plate 1 a and 1 b. At the respective free corner of the connecting elements 3a and 3b, the base part 4 is rotatably fixed by screws.

Zwischen den beiden Verbindungselementen 3 a und 3c ist ein Fusspedal 5 beweglich angeordnet. Durch Betätigung des Fusspedals 5 können zwei Gasdruckfedern 6a und 6b höhenverstellt werden. Jeweils eine Gasdruckfeder ist auf einer der beiden Längsplatten angeordnet und weiterhin mit dem Fusspedal 5 verbunden. Fig. 2 zeigt das Gerät gemäss Fig. 1 in einem ausgeklappten Zustand.Between the two connecting elements 3 a and 3 c, a foot pedal 5 is movably arranged. By pressing the foot pedal 5, two gas springs 6a and 6b can be adjusted in height. In each case a gas spring is arranged on one of the two longitudinal plates and further connected to the foot pedal 5. Fig. 2 shows the device according to Fig. 1 in an unfolded state.

Das Sockelteil 4 besteht aus zwei Teilen 4a und 4b. Das obere Teil 4a weist einen Haltegriff 7 auf. Zudem weist das obere Teil 4a eine Öffnung auf, in welche die am unteren Teil 4b angebrachte Steuereinheit 8 eingeführt werden kann. Die beiden Teile 4a und 4b sind durch Schrauben miteinander verbunden.The base part 4 consists of two parts 4a and 4b. The upper part 4a has a handle 7. In addition, the upper part 4a has an opening into which the control unit 8 attached to the lower part 4b can be inserted. The two parts 4a and 4b are connected by screws.

Das untere Teil 4b ist weiterhin mit dem in der Stimulationseinheit 9 enthaltenen Antriebsmotor verbunden. Durch Abnehmen des unteren Sockelteils 4b wird der Antriebsmotor für Montage- oder Wartungsarbeiten zugänglich.The lower part 4b is furthermore connected to the drive motor contained in the stimulation unit 9. By removing the lower base part 4b of the drive motor for assembly or maintenance is accessible.

In Fig. 3 ist die Stimulationseinheit 9 der Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 1 im Detail gezeigt. Der Antriebsmotor 10 weist an beiden Enden eine Excenterwelle 11 auf. Diese ist über Kugellager 12a und 12b mit dem Boden 13 beziehungsweise der Deckfläche 14 des zylindrischen Grundkörpers 15 verbunden. Boden 13 und Deckfläche 14 weisen Entlüftungsschlitze auf. Weiterhin ist der Motor 10 über vier Gummielemente 16 mit dem Boden 13 mittels Schrauben verbunden. Der zylindrische Grundkörper 15 ist von einer Schicht 17 aus Schaumstoff vollständig bis auf eine Aussparung 18 umschlossen. Die Aussparung 18 ist sowohl im zylindrischen Grundkörper 15 als auch in der Schaumstoffschicht 17 vorhanden. Durch diese Aussparung 18 ist der Motor 10 mit dem Sockelteil 4b verbunden und ― nach Abnehmen des Sockelteils 4b ― von aussen für Montage- oder Wartungsarbeiten zugänglich. Der zylindrische Grundkörper 15 und die Schicht 17 sind miteinander verschraubt.In Fig. 3 is the stimulation unit 9 of the embodiment according to Fig. 1 shown in detail. The drive motor 10 has an eccentric shaft 11 at both ends. This is connected via ball bearings 12a and 12b to the bottom 13 and the top surface 14 of the cylindrical base body 15. Floor 13 and top surface 14 have ventilation slots. Furthermore, the motor 10 is connected via four rubber elements 16 to the bottom 13 by means of screws. The cylindrical base body 15 is completely enclosed by a layer 17 of foam except for a recess 18. The recess 18 is present both in the cylindrical base body 15 and in the foam layer 17. Through this recess 18, the motor 10 is connected to the base part 4b and - after removing the base part 4b - accessible from the outside for installation or maintenance. The cylindrical base body 15 and the layer 17 are screwed together.

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  1. A device for biomechanical stimulation, said device comprising a bottom unit (1a, 1b), a base unit (4a, 4b) which is fitted to said bottom unit in such a manner that the position of said base unit (4a, 4b) relative to said bottom unit (1a, 1b) can be changed in a an infinitely variable manner, and a cylindrical stimulation unit (9) which contains a drive motor (10), characterized in that said stimulation unit is connected to said base unit (4a, 4b) in such a manner that, during operation, it carries out a closed circular or elliptical, essentially tilt-free movement about an axis that differs from the cylinder axis and is parallel to the cylinder axis, wherein said movement is carried out with a frequency of 5 to 50 Hz.
  2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that said bottom unit has at least one holding or carrying handle (2).
  3. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bottom unit comprises two longitudinal plates (1a, 1b) which are connected to one another by means of a holding handle (2).
  4. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bottom unit (1a, 1b) is connected to said base unit (4a, 4b) by means of at least one separate component (3a, 3b).
  5. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that said bottom unit (1a, 1b) is connected to said base unit (4a, 4b) both by means of at least one screw connection and by means of at least one spring connection (6a, 6b).
  6. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said base unit (4a, 4b) can be moved using a foot pedal (5).
  7. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said bottom unit (1a, 1b) is connected to said base unit (4a, 4b) by means of two connecting elements (3a, 3b) using screws and by means of two springs (6a, 6b), the height of said springs (6a, 6b) being able to be adjusted using a foot pedal (5).
  8. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said base unit (4a, 4b) comprises an apparatus (8) for controlling said drive motor (10).
  9. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said drive motor (10) is used to connect said base unit (4a, 4b) and said stimulation unit (9) through an opening (18) contained in said stimulation unit (9).
  10. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said base unit comprises two components (4a, 4b) which can be separated from one another.
  11. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said base unit (4a, 4b has at least one holding or carrying handle (7).
  12. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said stimulation unit (9) comprises a cylindrical basic body (15), a drive motor (10) which is contained in said basic body (15), and a layer (17) which is arranged on the outside of said basic body (15) and is made from a soft material.
  13. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said drive motor (10) is an electric motor with an eccentric shaft.
  14. The device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least the base surface (13) or the cover surface (14) of said cylindrical basic body (15) of said stimulation unit (9) is connected to said drive motor (10) by means of a plurality of, preferably four, rubber elements (16).
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