EP1900398A1 - Ergomètre en forme de bicyclette - Google Patents

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EP1900398A1
EP1900398A1 EP06425627A EP06425627A EP1900398A1 EP 1900398 A1 EP1900398 A1 EP 1900398A1 EP 06425627 A EP06425627 A EP 06425627A EP 06425627 A EP06425627 A EP 06425627A EP 1900398 A1 EP1900398 A1 EP 1900398A1
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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
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/16—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles
    • 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
    • A63B21/00178—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices for active exercising, the apparatus being also usable for passive exercising
    • 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
    • A63B21/00181—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/005—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
    • A63B21/0058—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using motors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00—Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0214—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising by rotating cycling movement
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/16—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles
    • A63B2069/164—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles supports for the rear of the bicycle, e.g. for the rear forks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/002—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices isometric or isokinetic, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion or wherein the speed of the motion is independent of the force applied by the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/22—Resisting devices with rotary bodies
    • A63B21/225—Resisting devices with rotary bodies with flywheels

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  • the object of the present invention is a cycle ergometer, in particular an eccentric cycle ergometer.
  • Muscle contraction in which the muscle is forcedly elongated by external forces that act thereon, even though the muscle is stimulated to contract, is defined as eccentric.
  • the mode of eccentric contraction (also known as negative contraction) in the pedalling can be emphasised by means of "eccentric" cycle ergometers (or more generally ergometers), defined in this way because the direction of rotation of the pedals therein is inverted in relation to the normal direction and the subject pedalling exerts his or her force in such a way as to oppose resistance to this rotation.
  • Eccentric muscle contraction is characterised by a higher metabolic efficiency than that of concentric contraction (in which the muscle shortens during the contraction phase). During eccentric pedalling this translates into a considerable reduction in the consumption of oxygen on a par with the mechanical power developed by the subject (Asmussen, 1953; LaStayo et al., 1999).
  • This special feature appears to be particularly promising in training the elderly or those suffering from cardiovascular disease as, compared to the concentric exercise mode, it allows the mechanical workload to be increased significantly (and hence stimulation of the locomotor system) in relation to the cardiovascular workload (LaStayo et al., 1999; Meyer et al., 2003).
  • Various studies aimed at analysing the benefits of training protocols based on eccentric pedalling have already been published in this area (Chung et al., 1999; LaStayo et al., 1999; Meyer et al., 2003).
  • eccentric ergometers are designed to actuate the pedals in constant speed mode and the power developed depends on the regulation of the effort in performing movements by the subject carrying out the exercise. Where there is instead the supply of a predetermined fixed current intensity, this takes place as a function of the pedalling rate, in order to obtain a power which is on average close to the target power yet without any feedback device suitable for continually maintaining the same power constant, irrespective of the change in the pedalling rate. Furthermore, to our knowledge, no ergometer has to date been designed and made to be able to function eccentrically with all three of these modes.
  • the object of the invention is that of providing an eccentric ergometer which is simple and economical to produce.
  • More particularly one object of the invention is to allow, should the user be a cyclist, the possibility of using an own bicycle, as is the case for standard stationary pedalling training devices for cyclists (cycle simulation "rollers” and home trainers in general).
  • Another object of the invention is that of being able to allow eccentric pedalling with three different modes: constant speed (or rate) of pedalling, constant power (irrespective of the rate of pedalling) and constant torque (irrespective of the rate of pedalling).
  • the ergometer according to the invention will also be able to offer the same modes again in conditions of normal (concentric) pedalling.
  • the ergometer according to the invention has the features described in the attached independent claim 1.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 show schematically a racing bicycle 10 whereto an ergometer is associated according to the invention and denoted overall by reference numeral 1.
  • This consists of a 1.6 Nm direct current motor 2 of the brushless type, supplied with 380 V three-phase current, which actuates a flywheel 4 of approximately 10 kg and 0.5 m in diameter after interposing a reduction gear 3 with ratio 1:5.
  • the flywheel 4 is in turn integral with a cogged pinion 5 (30 teeth) positioned on its same axis and which, via a cogged belt 6, transmits movement to a pulley 7 (72 teeth).
  • the latter is integral with a crown wheel 8 (the same as that normally mounted on racing bicycles) and positioned on the same axis: the width and height of the positioning in relation to the plane of the floor are such as to be able to enter the housing normally intended for the rear wheel of the bicycle, thus allowing blocking of the same bike (with hooking pin 9, the same as that used normally on bicycles) and the transmission of movement to the chain wheel 11 via the chain 12 of the same bicycle.
  • 13 in the drawings denotes a support of the rear hub of the bicycle 10.
  • a control panel 20 is provided, connected to a power unit 21 (Fig. 2) and equipped with a touch screen 22 which allows setting of the required actuation mode (constant rate, constant power or constant torque) and the machine settings (gear ratios of the bicycle and of the ergometer, data obtained from the calibration procedures for the correct calculation of the powers as a function of the rate of pedalling and of the current absorbed, etc.).
  • the machine is also equipped with safety devices, not shown.
  • eccentric ergometers usually work at constant speed, subjecting regulation of the load to proprioceptive sensitivity, nociceptive sensitivity and the other factors that determine the perception of effort by the subject performing the effort. This means that, above all in the initial phases (first sessions) of eccentric pedalling exercise, regulation of the effort by the subject is difficult, above all between one pedalling thrust and another. Since eccentric pedalling exercise causes muscle pain in the days following the first work sessions, gradual progression in approaching the workloads set as targets is appropriate (Meyer et al., 2003).
  • the "constant torque" exercise mode instead allows action to be taken so that the motor exerts a constant torque irrespective of the number of revs and therefore irrespective of the rate of pedalling.
  • the torque remains unchanged (even for very low rates).
  • the resistance force that the subject exerts tends to exceed the preset value, instead of having an increase in the pressure on the pedals (as occurs in the "constant speed” mode), there is a deceleration in the rate.
  • a preset rate which this subject can check on the screen
  • he or she has immediate feedback in relation to the mechanical effect of his or her motor impulses.
  • the advantages of the "constant power” mode are easy to intuit: there is the possibility of having the subject exercise at a known power, irrespective of the rate of pedalling (in the case where the subject is to be allowed a varyingly wide margin of rate of exercise, or it is intended that the exercise be performed over a wide range of rates).
  • the maintaining of the power target required does not therefore lie in this case in the ability of the subject to regulate his or her effort (as in the "constant speed” mode) or to maintain with precision a certain rate (as in the "constant torque” mode) but is automatic under the one condition that the subject pedals within the maximum rate range fixed during the phase of setting of the exercise.
  • a further special feature of this eccentric ergometer is the interposition of an effective flywheel 4 between the chain wheel 11 and the drive motor 2 which, although slightly diminishing the effects in the "constant torque" mode, allows the sinusoidal pattern in the application of the forces that characterise concentric pedalling to be maintained better also during eccentric pedalling. If this inertial mass were not interposed, in fact, the adjustment in real time of the current values - particularly in "constant power" mode - would make the passage from the upper and low dead centres of the pedalling (as moreover takes place in conditions of concentric pedalling on ergometers with reduced inertial mass) less fluid.

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US9265988B2 (en) 2011-03-08 2016-02-23 Willem Mare van der Merwe Exercise apparatus
WO2018224967A1 (fr) * 2017-06-09 2018-12-13 Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga Système de rééducation assistée
EP3616759A4 (fr) * 2017-04-26 2020-11-25 Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company, Limited Ergomètre
EP3831452A4 (fr) * 2018-08-03 2022-03-09 Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company, Limited Dispositif de thérapie par l'exercice

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EP1364681A1 (fr) 2001-02-06 2003-11-26 Mizuno Corporation Appareil d'entrainement pour bicyclette
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EP1364681A1 (fr) 2001-02-06 2003-11-26 Mizuno Corporation Appareil d'entrainement pour bicyclette
US20030125167A1 (en) 2001-12-31 2003-07-03 Copeland Victor Z. Eccentric cycling trainer
US20060003872A1 (en) * 2004-06-09 2006-01-05 Chiles Mark W System and method for electronically controlling resistance of an exercise machine

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EP2364686A1 (fr) * 2010-03-11 2011-09-14 Swissrehamed GmbH Appareil d'entraînement, procédé de fonctionnement d'un appareil d'entraînement et agencement destiné à la mesure, la commande et/ou la régulation de la puissance sur un appareil d'entraînement
US9265988B2 (en) 2011-03-08 2016-02-23 Willem Mare van der Merwe Exercise apparatus
EP3616759A4 (fr) * 2017-04-26 2020-11-25 Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company, Limited Ergomètre
WO2018224967A1 (fr) * 2017-06-09 2018-12-13 Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga Système de rééducation assistée
EP3831452A4 (fr) * 2018-08-03 2022-03-09 Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company, Limited Dispositif de thérapie par l'exercice

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