EP3283182B1 - Exercise board - Google Patents

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a training plate for training different body parts or muscle groups according to the preamble of claim 1.

State of the art

Training devices for attaching at least one training / fitness band are sufficiently known from the prior art. In particular, in the CH 700 552 A2 a device for balance / coordination and strengthening training can be found, consisting of a base plate made of wood and eyelets arranged on the edge of the base plate, preferably metal eyelets for attaching rubber bands. From the DE 203 19 541 U1 Furthermore, a multi-purpose training device is known, comprising a flat base frame made of plastic, on the outer circumference of which a plurality of eyelets for attaching elastic pull cords are arranged, and a hemispherical shell made of polyurethane, which is placed and attached to the base frame.

The main disadvantage of such training equipment is the attachment of the elastic training straps to the training equipment, since the elastic training straps are fixed by the fixed attachment means such as e.g. Eyelets is given. Due to the fastening means firmly attached to the training device, the training band can only be mounted at one fastening point, so that the alignment of the training band with respect to the person exercising is always the same. Adaptation of the training device to the individual training requirements and physical aspects of the person exercising, such as Body size is therefore only possible to a limited extent.

Furthermore, from the WO 2015/003032 A1 a training device for improving agility and strength of a trainee known. The training device comprises a flat platform which has standing surfaces for the trainee on the upper side and an elastic, air-filled partial sphere on the lower side. Slit-shaped, elongated recesses are provided on the upper side of the platform, via which hook-shaped fastening means can be fastened at several different positions.

The US 7,431,681 B1 discloses a planar training platform which has elongated recesses on its upper side which are used to reduce the weight of the platform are provided. One or more rows of holes are also provided for fastening hook-shaped fastening means at different positions on the upper side of the training platform.

Disadvantageously, the change from one assembly position to the adjacent assembly position requires a complete release of the fastening means from the training platform.

Presentation of the invention

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. This object is achieved according to the invention by the device according to independent claim 1. Further advantageous aspects, details and embodiments of the invention emerge from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

The essential aspect of the present invention can be seen in the fact that at least one elongated recess is made in the training plate, which recess forms at least two latching positions for fastening the at least one fastening means. The elongated recesses form a kind of rail-like

Guide in which the fastening means can be moved in a simple manner. In order to be able to move the fastening means in the elongated recess step by step, at least two locking positions are provided. In the elongated recesses at least two spaced apart recesses with a first width are introduced, which are connected by several connecting sections extending along the longitudinal extent of the elongated recess, the connecting sections having a second width which is smaller than the width of the recesses and the Recesses and / or the connecting sections form the locking positions. This makes it possible to fasten the fastening means in the elongated recess in a simple manner, specifically by means of a form fit and / or clamping effect. The variable fastening of the fastening means in the respective elongated recess can advantageously change the position or the distance to the defined, central standing area, ie both the angle and the direction of the training / fitness band can be compared to a defined position, namely the standing position of the person exercising on the standing area, can be adjusted individually. A fastening of the fastening means with the aid of locking positions also enables the trainee to be able to repeat exercises for certain muscle groups at any other time with the same settings.

It can be provided that the training plate is made of plastic. Alternatively, it is also possible to manufacture the training plate from metal or aluminum.

According to an alternative embodiment, the training plate can have one or more layers. In the case of a multi-layer training plate, it is advantageous if the upper layer consists of a resistant and robust material.

In addition, it can preferably be provided that the training plate has a horizontally running longitudinal axis and a transverse axis running perpendicular to this, a central standing area for receiving the feet of the exerciser being formed in an area where the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis intersect. The predetermined central standing area defines an advantageous position for the trainee in relation to the elongated recesses, so that optimal training success can be guaranteed. In order to increase the stability of the person exercising on the training plate, the standing area can be provided with a non-slip layer or a non-slip surface. The stand area can preferably be marked by a preferably colored mark, e.g. Footprints, cross, border, etc. should be highlighted.

It can also be advantageous if the training plate has a plurality of elongated recesses, which increases the number of fastening options for the fastening means. The greater the number of attachments, in particular, increases the possibilities for variation in training.

According to yet another alternative embodiment, it can be advantageous for the elongated recesses to be arranged between a circumferential training plate edge of the training plate and the central standing area of the training plate. The elongate recesses can preferably extend along the longitudinal axis or along the transverse axis of the training plate, specifically outside the central standing area.

Alternatively, it can also be advantageous if the training plate is divided by the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis into a plurality of surface sections in which at least one elongated recess is arranged. Alternatively, a plurality of elongated recesses can also be arranged in each of the surface sections.

It can be advantageous for the elongate recesses to be arranged spaced apart from one another in the direction of their longitudinal extension and in a row.

According to an alternative embodiment, the elongated recesses can be arranged at a distance from the circumferential edge of the training plate on a first path which simulates the outline of the training plate. Furthermore, the elongate recesses can be arranged on a second path simulating the contour of the first path, the circumference of the first path being greater than the circumference of the second path. In addition, at least one first elongate recess can preferably be arranged on the first track on the same track section as at least one second recess on the second track.

According to yet another embodiment, the training plate can have an upper side and an underside opposite this, the elongated recesses being made in the upper side of the training plate. The elongated recesses advantageously have at least one recess depth which extends from the top of the training plate to half the thickness of the training plate, preferably up to a third of the thickness of the training plate. Alternatively, the elongated recesses are designed as a breakthrough. In a further alternative embodiment, the training plate has at least one front edge section, the at least one elongated recess being made in the at least one front edge section of the training plate and extending along the longitudinal axis or transverse axis to a recess depth.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the elongated recesses have several locking positions, preferably two to twelve locking positions. The more locking positions are provided in an elongated recess, the more possibilities the trainee has when attaching his training device. In an alternative embodiment, the number of locking positions of the elongated recesses is different.

It can particularly advantageously be provided that the training plate is designed in one or more parts. The multi-part training plate preferably has at least two training plate sections which are pivotably connected to one another on the longitudinal axis or transverse axis. Due to the multi-part design of the training plate, the training plate can be folded up when not in use, i.e. the training plate can be stored in a particularly space-saving manner. The handling of the training plate when folded is also much easier thanks to its compact size.

According to yet another alternative embodiment, it can be advantageous if the training plate has at least one grip element section.

In addition, it can preferably be provided that at least one layer made of an anti-slip and / or damping material is attached to the underside of the training plate. In the state of use, the layer of anti-slip material ensures, in particular, that the training plate stands securely and firmly on different surfaces or floor coverings. Advantageously, a layer of damping material is also provided, which in particular has vibration-damping and / or noise-reducing properties.

It can also be advantageous if several spacer elements, preferably feet, are attached to the underside of the training plate. The spacer elements can preferably be fastened in a removable manner, in particular by means of screw or snap-in connections. It would also be conceivable, however, to fix the spacer elements firmly to the underside of the training plate.

It can preferably be provided that at least one fastening means for attaching a training / fitness band can be variably and detachably fastened in the at least one elongated recess.

Developments, advantages and possible applications of the invention also emerge from the following description of exemplary embodiments and from the figures. In this case, all of the features described and / or shown in the figures, individually or in any combination, are fundamentally the subject matter of the invention, regardless of how they are summarized in the claims or their reference.

Brief description of the drawings

Fig. 1

eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Trainingsplatte;

Fig. 2

eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine alternative Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsplatte;

Fig. 3

eine Ausschnittvergrößerung der schematisch dargestellten länglichen Ausnehmungen gemäß Figur 1 und Figur 2;

Fig. 4

eine schematische Schnittdarstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsplatte;

Fig. 5

eine schematische Schnittdarstellung einer alternativen Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Trainingsplatte;

Fig. 6

eine Schnittdarstellung eines in einer länglichen Ausnehmung befestigbaren Befestigungsmittels.

The invention is to be explained in more detail below using exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Show it

Fig. 1

a schematic plan view of a training plate according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a schematic plan view of an alternative embodiment of a training plate according to the invention;

Fig. 3

an enlarged detail of the schematically illustrated elongated recesses according to FIG Figure 1 and Figure 2 ;

Fig. 4

a schematic sectional view of a training plate according to the invention;

Fig. 5

a schematic sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a training plate according to the invention;

Fig. 6

a sectional view of a fastening means that can be fastened in an elongated recess.

Ways of Carrying Out the Invention

In Figure 1 and 2 1 shows a training plate designed according to the invention in different embodiments.

The training plate 1 is designed in one or more parts and preferably has an elliptical cross-sectional shape. However, the invention is by no means limited to a elliptical cross-sectional shape, but the training plate 1 can have any other cross-sectional shape, in particular circular, square, hexagonal or octagonal or polygonal cross-sectional shape.

The training plate 1 extends along a longitudinal axis LA and a transverse axis QA and has an upper side 2 and an underside 3 opposite this, the upper and lower sides 2, 3 being flat. The longitudinal axis LA and transverse axis QA extending over the training plate 1 intersect in the center Z of the training plate 1 and divide it into several preferably similar surface sections 16. The area in the center Z of the training plate 1 forms a central stand area 14 for receiving the feet of the person exercising. Furthermore, the training plate 1 has at least one end-face edge section 4 that extends from the top 2 to the bottom 3 of the training plate 1 and preferably runs around it.

The training plate 1 is made of plastic or metal or aluminum. The training plate 1 preferably has a thickness D of 6 mm to 15 mm, preferably 8 mm to 10 mm, depending on the material. In order to enable the trainee to stand better on the training plate 1, the central stand area 14 can be at least partially provided with a layer of non-slip material. Furthermore, the training plate 1 can be designed in one or more layers.

At least one elongated recess 5 is made in the training plate 1, which is used for the variable and releasable fastening of at least one commercially available fastening means 8. In an advantageous embodiment, several elongated recesses 5 are made in the training plate 1 in order to have various options for fastening the at least one fastening means 8. Figure 3 shows an example of a top view of an elongated recess 5 with several locking positions. For exercising several body parts, in particular both arms, several fastening means 8, preferably two fastening means 8, can be fastened in different elongated recesses 5 on the training plate 1.

In the present case, the elongated recesses 5 are arranged between the central stand area 14 and a circumferential training plate edge 15. This arrangement of the elongated recesses 5 outside the standing area 14 prevents the elongated recesses 5 from being covered by the feet of the person exercising and thus no longer usable. The elongated recesses 5 can advantageously be arranged along the longitudinal axis LA or along the transverse axis QA of the training plate 1, specifically outside the central standing area 14 Longitudinal axis LA or elongated recesses 5 running along transverse axis QA may be arranged at a distance from longitudinal axis LA or transverse axis QA.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the elongated recesses 5 are arranged in at least one of the surface sections 16, preferably in each of the surface sections 16 of the training plate 1.

The elongated recesses 5 in the surface sections 16 extend at least on a path simulating the outline of the training plate 1, preferably on several paths 17, 18, namely a first outer path 17 and a second inner path 18, the paths 17, 18 differ in their scope. In Figure 1 and Figure 2 the first outer track 17 has a greater circumference than the second inner track 18. The tracks 17, 18 are, for example, circular or elliptical and then preferably run concentrically around the central standing area 14.

The elongated recesses 5 preferably form rail-like guides for fastening the fastening means 8 at different latching positions.

Furthermore, the elongated recesses 5 can be arranged in a row, specifically the row can extend along the longitudinal axis LA or along the transverse axis QA or along at least one of the tracks 17, 18. A two-row arrangement of the elongated recesses 5 can also be implemented, wherein the elongated recesses 5 in the rows can be offset from one another and / or with gaps.

The arrangement of the elongated recesses 5, however, is not limited to the aforementioned design variants; rather, the elongated recesses 5 can be arranged on the training plate 1 in almost any manner, for example diagonally, star-shaped, etc. The various arrangements of the elongated recesses 5 on the training plate 1 create a multitude of possibilities for the person exercising to position or fasten the fastening means 8 on the training plate 1. In addition, the variable fastening of the fastening means 8 on the training plate 1 enables the person exercising to pull the training / fitness band 9 towards him from different directions and different angles, whereby different body parts or muscle groups can be trained. The adaptation of the training device 1 to different physical aspects, such as the size of the person exercising, is also given by the numerous fastening options on the training plate 1.

As from the Figures 4 and 5 can be seen, the elongated recesses 5 can be designed differently.

In one embodiment, the elongated recesses 5 are made, for example, in the top 2 of the training plate 1 and extend from the top 2 in the direction of the bottom 3 of the training plate 1 to a recess depth T1, with a recess depth T1 being up to half, in particular up to a third of the thickness D of the training plate 1 has been found to be particularly advantageous.

In an alternative embodiment according to Figure 4 the elongated recesses 5 made in the upper side 2 of the training plate 1 are designed as openings through the training plate 1, ie they extend over the entire thickness D of the training plate 1 and have openings on both the upper side 2 and the lower side 3.

Occasionally, the elongated recesses 5 can also be made in the at least one end-facing edge section 4, the elongated recesses 5 extending here along the longitudinal axis LA or along the transverse axis QA up to a recess depth T2. The recess depth T2 preferably corresponds to the recess depth T1 in order to be able to use the same fastening means 8.

The elongated recesses 5 each have a longitudinal extension LE and are formed by two side sections and at least one end section connecting the two side sections. The cross-sectional shape of the at least one end section is preferably adapted to the cross-sectional shape of a recess 6, in particular the cross-sectional shape of the end section of the elongated recess 5, as in FIG Figure 3 shown, preferably configured partially circular. Furthermore, the elongated recesses 5 have at least two latching positions for fastening the at least one fastening means 8. For this purpose, several recesses 6, which are preferably evenly spaced and have a first width B1 to one another, are introduced in the longitudinal extension LE of the respective elongated recess 5. Between each two recesses 6 there are also two opposing and mutually parallel connecting sections 7 which have a second width B2 to one another that is smaller than the first width B1 of the opposing recesses 6 elongated recess 5, fastening of the fastening means 8 is achieved by means of a form fit and / or clamping effect, which will be described in more detail below.

The elongated recesses 5 preferably have between three and thirteen recesses 6, in particular between six and ten recesses 6. In a In an advantageous embodiment, at least two elongated recesses 5 made in the training plate 1 have different numbers of recesses 6.

In a specific embodiment, the elongated recesses 5 extending along the longitudinal axis LA each have ten recesses 6, the elongated recesses 5 extending along the transverse axis QA each have eight recesses 6, and the elongated recesses 5 extending along a first outer track 17 have seven recesses 6 and the elongated recesses 5 extending along a second inner path 18 each have six recesses 6.

As in Figure 3 the recesses 6 in the elongated recesses 5 are shown, for example, by at least partially circular openings, which can also have any other cross-sectional shape, in particular sinusoidal, square, hexagonal, octagonal or polygonal cross-sectional shapes. If the elongated recesses 5 are in the form of a breakthrough, the connecting sections 7 extend from the top 2 to the bottom 3 of the training plate 1.If they are elongated recesses 5 with a recess depth T1 or T2, the connecting sections 7 are protruding edge sections of the elongated recesses 5 trained.

Commercially available fastening means 8 are already known from the prior art, for example for fastening cargo nets in aircraft. The example in Figure 6 The fastening means 8 shown comprises at least one anchoring element 20 with a clamping element 21 which is approximately H-shaped in cross section, this having jaw-like projections 24 on the side facing the training plate 1. A shaft 22, which is movable with respect to the approximately H-shaped clamping element and which is preferably connected to a retaining means such as a retaining ring with a training / fitness band 9 on its side facing away from the training plate 1, runs through the middle part of the approximately H-shaped clamping element 21. In addition, a spring element 24 is located between the holding means for fastening the training / fitness band 9 and the approximately H-shaped clamping element 21. On the side facing the training plate 1, the shaft 22 also has a preferably plate-shaped end section 23, which is in one of the elongated Recesses 5 provided recesses 6 can be introduced. The shape of the end section 23 is preferably adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the recess 6 and vice versa.

In the rest state, the spring element 24 presses the approximately H-shaped clamping element 21 towards the plate-shaped end section 23 in such a way that the plate-shaped end section 23 is received between the jaw-like projections 24 of the approximately H-shaped clamping element 21. The plate-shaped end section 23 and the jaw-like projections 25 of the approximately H-shaped clamping element 21 are dimensioned in such a way that the plate-shaped end section 23 can be inserted into one of the recesses 6 when the spring element 24 is compressed, while at the same time the jaw-like projections 24 on the connecting sections 7 of the respective elongated recess 5 come to rest.

If the anchoring element 20, more precisely the plate-shaped end section 23, is displaced from an initial position in which the plate-shaped end section 23 was inserted into a recess 6, now along the elongated recess 5 to a position in which the plate-shaped end section 23 is is located between two adjacent recesses 6, and lets go of the spring element 24, the plate-shaped end section 23 comes to rest below two opposing connecting sections 7, while at the same time one of the jaw-shaped projections 25 of the somewhat H-shaped clamping element 21 engages in a recess 6 . Advantageously, the inner sides of the jaw-like projections 25 are shaped in such a way that they follow the contours of the recesses 6 and rest closely against them. This frictional connection prevents movement along the elongated recess 5. The plate-shaped end section 23, on the other hand, is held in the elongated recess 5 by means of a clamping effect and form fit.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the training plate 1 is multi-part, preferably two-part, having a first training plate section 1.1 and a second training plate section 1.2, which are pivotably connected to the longitudinal axis LA or transverse axis QA. The two training plate sections 1.1 and 1.2 are preferably connected to one another by means of a hinge 13 or a hinge.

For better handling, the training plate 1 also has at least one grip element section 10, which is preferably incorporated into the training plate 1. In a preferred embodiment, the grip element section 10 is designed like a trough in the training plate 1 and is arranged in the edge area. In order to further increase the wearing comfort or to achieve a better grip, the trough-like grip element section 10 can have further depressions for inserting the fingers. The grip element section 10 can also be designed in the form of an opening through the training plate 1. In an alternative embodiment, the grip element section 10 is designed as a grip piece for fastening to the training plate 1.

In an advantageous embodiment, a layer 11 made of an anti-slip and / or damping material is arranged on the underside 3 of the training plate 1.

Furthermore, spacer elements 12, preferably feet, can be attached to the underside 3 of the training plate 1, these preferably being removably attachable to the training plate. However, suction cups, knob-like projections, etc. can also be used as spacer elements 12.

The training / fitness band 9 is a commercially available tension band made of an elastic material such as rubber. The training / fitness band 9 can have different lengths, tensile forces, etc. depending on the use. So that the person exercising can better grip the training / fitness band 9, a grip element is provided on the end of the training / fitness band 9 facing away from the training plate 1. For simple attachment of the training / fitness band 9 to the fastening means 8, a retaining means, for example in the form of an eyelet, a ring, a loop, etc., is provided on the other free end of the training / fitness band 9.

List of reference symbols

1

Training plate

1.1

first training plate section

1.2

second training plate section

2

Top

3

bottom

4th

Edge section

5

Recess

5.1

first recess

5.2

second recess

6th

Recess

7th

Connection section

8th

Fasteners

9

Training / fitness band

10

Grip element section

11

layer

12

Spacers

13

hinge

14th

Stand area

15th

Training plate edge

16

Area segment

17th

first train

18th

second track

19th

Track section

20th

Anchoring element

21st

Clamping element

22nd

shaft

23

End section

24

Spring element

25th

Ledges

D.

thickness

LA

Longitudinal axis

QA

Transverse axis

LE

Longitudinal extension

T1

Recess depth

T2

Recess depth

B1

first width

B2

second width

Z

center

Claims (15)

1. Exercise board (1) for variable and detachable fixing of at least one exercise/fitness band (9) to the exercise board (1) by means of a fixing means (8), wherein at least one elongated recess (5) is incorporated into the exercise board (1) and forms at least two latching positions for fixing the at least one fixing means (8), characterized in that at least two cutouts (6), spaced apart from one another and having a first width (B1), are incorporated into the elongated recesses (5) and are connected by multiple connecting sections (7) extending along the longitudinal extension (LE) of the elongated recess (5), wherein the connecting sections (7) have a second width (B2) which is smaller than the first width (B1) of the cutouts (6), and the cutouts (6) and/or the connecting sections (7) form the latching positions.
2. Exercise board (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the exercise board (1) is produced from plastic material or metal, and/or that the exercise board (1) is designed in one or multiple layers.
3. Exercise board (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the exercise board (1) has a horizontally extending longitudinal axis (LA) and a transverse axis (QA) extending perpendicular to the same, wherein a central standing area (14) is designed for accommodating the feet of the exercising person in an area at which the longitudinal axis (LA) and the transverse axis (QA) intersect.
4. Exercise board (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the exercise board (1) has multiple elongated recesses (5) and/or that the elongated recesses (5) are arranged between a peripheral exercise board edge (15) of the exercise board (1) and the central standing area (14) of the exercise board (1).
5. Exercise board (1) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the elongated recesses (5) extend along the longitudinal axis (LA) or along the transverse axis (QA) of the exercise board (1), and/or that the exercise board (1) is divided by the longitudinal axis (LA) and the transverse axis (QA) into multiple surface sections (16) in which at least one or more elongated recess(es) (5) is/are arranged.
6. Exercise board (1) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the elongated recesses (5) are arranged in a row and spaced apart from one another in the direction of their longitudinal extension (LE), and/or that the elongated recesses (5) are arranged spaced apart from the peripheral exercise board edge (15) on a first path (17) reproducing the contour of the exercise board (1).
7. Exercise board (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the elongated recesses (5) are arranged on a second path (18) reproducing the contour of the first path (17), wherein the circumference of the first path (17) is greater than the circumference of the second path (18).
8. Exercise board (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that at least one first elongated recess (5.1) is arranged on the first path (17) at the same web section (19) as at least one second recess (5.2) is arranged on the second path (18).
9. Exercise board (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the exercise board (1) comprises an upper side (2) and a lower side (3) opposite the same, wherein the elongated recesses (5) are incorporated into the upper side (2) of the exercise board (1).
10. Exercise board (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that the elongated recesses (5) have at least a recess depth (T1) which extends from the upper side (2) of the exercise board (1) up to one-half of the thickness (D) of the exercise board (1), preferably up to one-third of the thickness (D) of the exercise board (1).
11. Exercise board (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the elongated recesses (5) are designed as penetrations.
12. Exercise board (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the exercise board (1) has at least one edge section (4) extending on an end face, wherein the at least one elongated recess (5) is incorporated into the at least one edge section (4) of the exercise board (1) extending on an end face and extends along the longitudinal axis (LA) or the transverse axis (QA) up to a recess depth (T2).
13. Exercise board (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elongated recesses (5) have multiple latching positions, preferably two to twelve latching positions, and/or that the number of latching positions of the elongated recesses (5) is different, and/or that the exercise board (1) is designed from one or multiple part(s), wherein the multiple-part exercise board (1) comprises at least two exercise board sections (1.1, 1.2) which are hingedly connected to one another at the longitudinal axis (LA) or at the transverse axis (QA).
14. Exercise device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exercise board (1) has at least one handle element section (10) and/or that at least one layer (11) made from a slip-resistant and/or damping material is applied on the under side (3) of the exercise board (1).
15. Exercise board (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that multiple spacing elements (12), preferably feet, are applied to the under side (3) of the exercise board (1), and/or that at least one fixing means (8) for attaching an exercise/fitness band (9) is variably and detachably fixable in the at least one elongated recess (5).

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