ES1065406U - Training equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to training equipment (1) comprising a base plate (3) for a person who is training, said base plate (3) being rotated and/or tilted about at least one axis. The aims of the invention are to record and objectively evaluate the movement of a test person, to carry out a training programme, to control a computer, to co-ordinate motivation software and to ensure a simple construction with few connections. To achieve this, at least one acceleration sensor (51) and/or inclination sensor is connected to the base plate (3) and a data line (54), which supplies energy to the acceleration sensor (51), can be connected to the latter (51).

Description

Training apparatus

Technical sector of the invention

The invention relates to an apparatus of training with a fixed plate for a person who trains, the fixed plate can rotate and / or swing at least about one axis.

Background of the invention

The known training apparatus of balance comprise a tilt table for a person studied. From the observation of the realization of some exercises with the tilting table, the person studied is evaluated and a corresponding training program is developed. The disadvantage lies here in that the evaluation is subjective and that the studied person can only understand and verify it conditioned. To this is added that with this type of tilt table preset exercises can only be performed with difficulty, since for the person who trains it is barely possible to check rationally the satisfactory result of its exercise, on Everything during training. In addition, they cannot be performed in Logical form dynamic exercises, such as tipping in preset amplitudes, since these cannot be checked by the studied person It is also disadvantageous that for satisfactory result of the exercise it is important that exercises are attractive and interesting and motivate the person that trains to do the exercises, since otherwise this one to Often you will only do your mandatory program.

Explanation of the invention.

Therefore, the object of the invention is indicate a training team of the type mentioned at the beginning which allows you to avoid known disadvantages, which you can register the movement of a person studied for objective evaluation of a studied person, for the realization of a program of training and / or for the control of a computer and, if necessary, for coordination with motivational software, as well as It has a simple construction and few connections, which can be easily assemble and disassemble and that is therefore suitable for a mobile use

According to the invention, this is achieved by being attached at least one acceleration sensor and / or a sensor tilt with the fixed plate, being able to connect a line of data to the acceleration sensor and / or the tilt sensor as well as when the power supply of the sensor is provided acceleration and / or inclination sensor through the line of data.

This allows you to record the accelerations produced by the person studied and / or the inclinations. Through integration can be determined from here the speed and the travel. Starting from an initial position of the fixed plate, You can constantly record the position of the fixed plate. How the acceleration sensor is supplied with power via the line of data, a simple and uncomplicated connection of the training apparatus In this way, the training apparatus It can be mounted and put into operation very easily and fast, even by people with little knowledge technicians, thus being suitable also especially for use mobile.

In a variant of the invention it may be provided that the acceleration sensor and / or the tilt sensor have a shockproof configuration, being the factor of shock preferably greater than 500 g, especially greater than 5000 g In this way, the acceleration sensor is not damaged when it crashes. the fixed plate against the ground, it is again active after of lifting the fixed floor plate and can register the movements or accelerations and / or inclinations of the plate fixed.

In this sense it can be provided in a variant of the invention that the acceleration sensor and / or the sensor of inclination are provided for a measurement in case of turns of at least 20º. Thus, the acceleration sensor and / or the tilt sensor can record in case of tilt maximum expected of the fixed plate with respect to the ground accelerations and / or inclinations of the fixed plate.

According to another embodiment of the invention, it may be provided that the acceleration sensor and / or the sensor inclination are planned to measure the movement around Several of the axes. This way you can register with just one acceleration sensor and / or tilt sensor accelerations, the inclinations or movements around the axes tilting and, if necessary, also around the axis of rotation.

According to another embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the energy supply is carried out via a USB connection or a bluetooth connection. In this way can also guarantee the sensor power supply of acceleration by a standard transmission procedure of data.

A variant of the invention may consist of that the fixed plate is supported by a central support, being preferably set the support essentially in the form of hemisphere, cylindrical or cushion-shaped. In this way a fixed plate tilt is guaranteed on each address. Also, through this simple central support reinforces the mobile use of a training device according to the invention, since it can be installed easily and speed.

Another variant of the invention may consist of that the fixed plate is connected to a base plate by means of a central support, the base plate preferably presenting a non-slip bottom side, whereby a eventual sliding of the fixed plate, especially in case of unsafe test people, especially older people or those with balance disorders.

In another configuration of the invention you can be provided that the support is elastically configured, preferably as a spring element, from a material elastic like rubber, as an air-filled element and / or as element of foamy material. Thus, the support presents a certain damping, which allows to perform the exercises of A somewhat easier way. The load flattens a little support in the area of contact with the ground, thus reducing the surface load of the soil. If the person studied jumps with the training apparatus, the fall on the ground is damped, thereby preventing damage to the joints of the rehearsal people

In a variant of the invention it may be provided that the fixed plate is supported with respect to the base plate rotating around a tilting axis. In this case, the training apparatus can be configured with special ease, being able to rotate the fixed plate only around an axis. With the training apparatus you can determine an index reliable for body stability and / or laterality, being possible to check them objectively and repeatedly and avoiding additional movements of the fixed plate. These indexes can be apply below to develop a specific program of training.

In a variant of the invention it may be provided that a damping element is provided, preferably adjustable, to dampen the rotating movement of the fixed plate. In this way the angular velocity can be reduced of the rotating movement, thus being easier for the person studied to keep the fixed plate in a nominal position. He damping element can be used especially in exercises with training purposes By means of an adjustable damping element the characteristics of a person studied and provide this one with an experience satisfactory

According to another embodiment of the invention it may be provided that a recoil element is provided, preferably adjustable, to reverse the fixed plate to a nominal position With the recoil element you can guarantee that the fixed plate without load returns to the nominal position and Stay in it. By means of an adjustable recoil element they can set different degrees of difficulty to maintain the Fixed plate in nominal position.

The invention further relates to a system of training, in which the data line is connected to a evaluation unit

In this way you can evaluate the accelerations, inclinations and / or movements of the apparatus of training and compare roughly with the assessments of other exercises, thus being possible an objective formulation on the satisfactory result of the training.

The invention further relates to a procedure to determine an index for stability bodily. It is an object of the invention to indicate a method of type mentioned above, in which you can easily obtain a index for body stability as well as that it can run quickly and easily and without great expense for equipment.

This is achieved according to the invention by determine the amplitude by means of a deflection sensor average deviation of a fixed plate, supported so rotating around at least one tilting axis with respect to a base plate and / or a bottom side, around a position nominal in a test interval.

This offers the advantage that with elements simple you can determine an index for body stability and laterality, thus being possible its objective verification in repeatedly. This index can be applied below. for the elaboration of a specific training program.

According to another embodiment of the invention it can be provided that the amplitude, measurable by the sensor of deviation, be subdivided into individual amplitudes predefined, with an initial value assigned to each amplitude individual. In this way you can configure the result with special facility

In a variant of the invention it may be provided that the average amplitude of the deviation of the fixed plate be determined individually for each side, which allows also check one side overload.

In another configuration of the invention you can be provided that the duration of the fixed plate deviation is determine for each side, which also allows checking the uniformity of the load on both sides.

Brief description of the drawings

The invention is described in detail about the base of the attached drawings, in which shapes are represented especially preferred embodiments.

They show:

Fig. 1 a first embodiment of a training device connected to a computer and console of game,

Fig. 2 a second embodiment of a training device connected to a screen,

Fig. 3 a front view of a third form of realization of a training apparatus according to the invention Y

Fig. 4 a side view of the apparatus of training according to figure 3.

Detailed description of the drawings

Figures 1 and 2 show in each case a especially preferred embodiment of a training system with a training apparatus 1, the apparatus 1 being connected training via a data line 54 to a unit 8 of evaluation. A training apparatus 1 of this type has a fixed plate 3 for a person who trains, being able to turn and / or swing the fixed plate 3 around at least one axis, as well as at least one acceleration sensor 51 and / or a sensor of tilt with fixed plate 3, being able to also connect a line 54 of data to acceleration sensor 51 and / or to the sensor inclination and the energy supply of the acceleration sensor 51 and / or the inclination sensor by means of the line 54 of data.

Figure 1 shows a first form especially preferred embodiment of an apparatus 1 of training according to the invention. The training apparatus 1 in this case it has a fixed plate 3 that is attached, preferably in the center, with a base plate 2 by means of a central joint 46. The base plate 2 and the fixed plate 3 have preferably identical basic shapes and surfaces. But nevertheless,  it can also be provided that the base plates 2 and the plates fixed 3, configured differently, are linked together. The base plate 2 preferably has a lower side non-slip, for example, rubber and / or suction cups. From This mode can prevent unwanted sliding of the plate fixed 3 and / or base plate 2. In the first embodiment especially preferred, the central joint 46 is formed by a junction 46, subject to at least axial pressure, which is it can bend and therefore allows a fixed plate tilt 3 with respect to the base plate 2. In this case it is expected that the Fixed plate 3 can swing freely in any direction. It may be provided that the central joint 46 allows a essentially non-damped tilting until the fixed plate 3 clash with the edge on the base plate 2. In this case it can be also provided that the fixed plate 3 in a rest position is supported in an area on the base plate 2. However, it can it is also provided that the central union 46 has a elastic configuration, and in case of increasing tilt it produces a pair of permanent, reduced or increasing recoil and, by therefore, the base plate 3 tries to move back to a position of equilibrium In such an embodiment, it can be provided that the fixed plate 3 without load assumes an equilibrium position that corresponds essentially to the parallel arrangement of the fixed plate 3, represented in figure 1, with respect to the base plate 2. A Special advantage of such an arrangement is that by means of the Pair of recoil exercises can be set up more easily for the test people who train, which implies a Essential facility especially for beginners.

The central joint 46 may comprise any material that meets the requirements. It is planned preferably that the central joint 46 in the case of the first preferred embodiment comprises elastic materials, especially foamy material, plastics, rubber and the like and / or elastic components, especially metal springs, preferably steel pressure springs or, for example, a flexible tube or ball full of gas. It can also be provided a combination of these materials and components, for example, springs Foamed steel pressure.

Figure 2 shows a second form of embodiment of a training apparatus 1 according to the invention. In In this case, the fixed plate 3 is supported by a central support 44, the support 44 being preferably configured essentially in the shape of a hemisphere, cylindrical shape or cushion shape. The plate fixed 3 is placed here without additional basic surface 2 directly on the ground. The central support 44 may be set here preferably elastically, preferably as a spring element, from an elastic material such as rubber, as an element filled with air and / or as an element of material sparkling. By carrying out the central support 44 from from an elastic material the soil load can be reduced. In a training apparatus 1 according to the second preferred form of embodiment it is also possible in principle to lift the apparatus 1 of  ground training To reinforce this may be provided on the fixed plate 3 bands to hold the feet that allow jump with training apparatus 1.

In another embodiment they may be provided two or more joints or supports, arranged along a axis, so the training apparatus has an axis swingarm preferred and can continue moving in a limited way around the other tilting axes.

The training apparatus 1, according to the invention, have at least one acceleration sensor 51 and / or a tilt sensor This is connected to the fixed plate 3 or integrated into it.

It may preferably be provided to provide a combined acceleration / tilt sensor. Such a sensor It can be carried out according to the measuring principle as a sensor 51 acceleration, a unit being integrated into the sensor Determine the current inclination from an initial value. A This type of sensor has the advantage that if the fixed plate 3, it does not emit any acceleration value with a sharp increase, which would be problematic for the system following electronic evaluation, but a real value on the current tilt

Preferred embodiments, described then for acceleration sensors 51, they are valid preferably in the same way for combined sensors of acceleration / tilt

In the case of acceleration sensor 51, you can treat here according to the measurement principle of any type of acceleration sensor 51, preferably of a sensor 51 of capacitive, inductive and / or piezoelectric acceleration. Like plate fixed 3 can collide in operation with the base plate 2 or with the ground, an acceleration sensor 51 has to endure without damage the high accelerations presented here. So, the acceleration sensor 51 preferably has a configuration Shockproof, being the shock factor (in English: shock level) preferably greater than 500 g, especially greater than 5000 g Like tilting angles or inclinations, which it can assume a fixed plate 3 with respect to a base plate 2 and / or the soil, can be considerable, it is preferably provided that the acceleration sensor 51 is suitable for a measurement in case of turns of at least 20º. In this way you can register all the tilt range or tilt range.

By proper selection of a sensor 51 acceleration, which can register accelerations on more than one axis, it is possible that only a small number is arranged, preferably a single acceleration sensor 51, on the fixed plate 3.

It is preferably provided that the bridges of measurement and / or load amplifiers, if necessary and necessary for the operation of the acceleration sensor 51, are arranged inside the fixed plate 3. It is also provided an interface that receives the initial analog data of the sensor 51 of acceleration, of a measuring bridge and / or of an amplifier of load, digitize them and prepare them to issue them through a data bus This interface supplies energy electrical acceleration sensor 51 and other electronic system necessary. It is preferably provided that the interface is made as a USB connection or as a bluetooth connection. Via USB it is possible to supply the connected equipment, for example, with a operating voltage of up to 5 V, may be the consumption maximum current of 0.5 A. The combination can be provided with other bus interfaces or bus standard, both available today as in the future.

The integration of a device 1 of training, according to the invention, in a training system, the training apparatus 1 being connected via a line 54 of data to an evaluation unit 8. The evaluation unit 8 it can be formed, for example, by a data memory for record accelerations, inclinations and / or movements of the fixed plate 3, being able to later compare the data recorded with the data stored from previous cycles of measurement or exercise

It is preferably provided that unit 8 of evaluation understand additionally, or instead of the memory of data, an output unit 9 and / or be connected to a unit 9 of exit. The output unit 9 is preferably a display 91 or a data logger, display 91 may be formed in a simple implementation by a number of light bars indicating that the fixed plate 2 remains within predefined limits. It may preferably be provided that display 91 is assigned to a game console 92 and / or a computer 93. By computer 93 is to be understood here not only a personal computer or Macintosh, but rather any computer system with a proper screen. It can be planned, above all, to use the 91 display of a mobile phone. Like many mobile phones modern already have bluetooth interfaces, it is possible, therefore, visualize data in an especially easy way without equipment additional, which reinforces the mobile use of the system training. When a game console 92 is especially used it can be provided that the display 91 is formed by a television.

In case of using a game console 92 and / or a computer 93 has all the possibilities for further data processing and storage. Can be planned, above all, to compare current movement data with the data stored from previous exercises. Through a console  92 game and / or a computer 93 can also be performed interactive exercises, in which they are projected, for example, in display 91, therefore, on a monitor, television or projector, certain cycles of movement to be performed by the person studied, representing, for example, on display 91 both the Specification as the actual position of the fixed plate 2.

It is also preferably intended for use with video game. Therefore, a training system, according to the invention, can be used as an interactive element, for example, for a surfing, skateboarding or snowboarding game, in which player movements, located on fixed plate 2, are transferred to the movements of an interactive character. This can be further reinforce by connecting a manual control. From this mode can be performed, for example, more laborious games or additional coordination exercises in case of a program of training.

In Figures 3 and 4 another one is represented embodiment of the training apparatus 1, in which the fixed plate 3 can rotate with respect to the base plate 2 around of the tilting shaft 42 and the deflection sensor 5 is provided. The turning capacity around the tilting axis 42 may be easily guaranteed by a rotating joint 41.

During operation, a studied person is on fixed plate 3 and tries to keep it in balance in a nominal position. In this case, you can modify the torque around the tilting axis 42 by shifting the weight. With the training apparatus 1, an index of body stability can be determined by determining by means of the deflection sensor 5 the average amplitude of the deviation of the fixed plate 3 around the nominal position in a test interval. In this case it can be provided that the amplitude, measurable by the deflection sensor 5, is subdivided into predefined individual amplitudes, with an initial value being assigned to each individual value. If the initial value increases with increasing distance from the nominal position, the body stability index can be determined as the average value of the current initial value respectively during the test interval. The lower the index, thus formed, of body stability, the better the person studied can keep the adjustable plate 2 in position
nominal.

In another embodiment, the index of the body stability can also be formed as an average angle of Deviation of the adjustable plate 2 from the nominal position.

In addition to the body stability index, they can also determine laterality indices that represent the body stability index observed individually for each side. This way you can check if the compensation around the nominal position has taken place uniformly on both sides or if one side received a higher load. Such In effect, the duration of the deviation from the fixed plate 3 for each side. If necessary, they can be naturally determine other characteristics during the test interval, for example, the distribution of force over the fixed plate 3. The procedure can be executed in a way especially easy and reproducible, if the fixed plate 3 can rotate only about a tilting axis 42. However, it may be also provided that the fixed plate 3 can rotate around several axes

This way you can easily determine if a studied person has a preferred side and if a special training program according to the requirements of the studied person The training program can include also the games described.

It may be provided that the apparatus 1 of training comprises a damping element 6, with which dampens the rotating movement of the fixed plate 3. In this case, the damping element 6 may preferably be configured in an adjustable way. In this way, the damping can be adapted individually to the person studied and set up different degrees of difficulty to keep plate 3 fixed in position nominal.

This can also be achieved through a recoil element 7 to reverse the fixed plate 3 to the nominal position, element 7 may also be configured of recoil in an adjustable way. Likewise, the combination of a recoil element 7 with an element shock absorber 6 that can be configured as an element of spring-damper.

It seems to be advantageous if the fixed plate 3 is balanced around the tilting axis 42. For the purpose of training, especially for one-sided training predefined, it may also be advantageous to configure the board set 3 so that when maintaining the nominal position you have to load more strongly one side. For this purpose, the fixed plate 3 can present, for example, devices for placing masses additional.

The deflection sensor 5 may comprise a infrared emitter and an infrared sensor, being able to be configured this analogously to a computer mouse, which it allows to create an especially simple deviation sensor 5 and strong. To protect the deflection sensor 5, it can be configured a coating 56 that can be joined in the form of one piece especially with the base plate 2. The collector 5 deviation can also be configured as sensor 51 of acceleration and / or as a tilt sensor.

In order to enable processing simple subsequent initial values can be provided a connection 55, through which an output device can be connected to the deviation sensor 5. As output equipment can be provided  Especially an output computer. With the output computer you can easily archive and subsequently process data from measurement. Also, you can easily create tables and diagrams, with which it is possible to explain especially to the Person studied the measurement results.

The assembly of the training apparatus 1 of balance can be controlled easily, if on plate 2 of base is arranged a bubble level. This allows checking easily horizontal alignment of the base plate 2 in state mounted.

Other embodiments, according to the invention, they have only part of the characteristics described, any combination of features may be provided, especially also in different described ways of realization.

Claims (16)

1. Training apparatus (1) with a fixed plate (2) for a training person, the fixed plate (2) being able to rotate and / or tilt at least about one axis, characterized in that at least one sensor (51) of acceleration and / or an inclination sensor is connected to the fixed plate (2), a line (54) of data can be connected to the acceleration sensor (51) and / or to the inclination sensor, and because the sensor power supply (51) acceleration and / or inclination sensor is provided by the data line (54). 2. Training apparatus (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the acceleration sensor (51) and / or the inclination sensor has a shockproof configuration, the shock factor being preferably greater than 500 g, especially greater that 5000 g. 3. Training apparatus (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the acceleration sensor (51) and / or the inclination sensor are provided for a measurement in case of turns of at least 20 °. 4. Training apparatus (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the acceleration sensor (51) and / or the inclination sensor are provided to measure the movement around several of the axes. 5. Training apparatus (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the power supply is carried out by means of a USB connection or a bluetooth connection. 6. Training apparatus (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the fixed plate (3) is supported by a central support (44), the support (44) being essentially in the form of a hemisphere being preferably configured, in cylindrical shape or cushion form. 7. Training apparatus (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the fixed plate (3) is connected by a central joint (46) with a base plate (2), presenting the plate (2) of preferably a non-slip bottom side. 8. Training apparatus (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the support (44) and / or the joint (46) are resiliently configured, preferably as a spring element, from an elastic material such as the rubber, as an element filled with air and / or as an element of foamy material. 9. Training apparatus (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the fixed plate (3) is rotatably supported around a tilting axis (42) with respect to the plate (2) of
base. 10. Training apparatus (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a damping element (6), preferably adjustable, is provided for damping the rotating movement of the fixed plate (3). 11. Training apparatus (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a retractable element (7), preferably adjustable, is provided for retracting the fixed plate (3) to a nominal position. 12. Training system, characterized in that a training apparatus (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11 is provided and that the data line (54) is connected to an evaluation unit (8). 13. Procedure for determining an index of body stability, characterized in that by means of a deflection sensor (5) the average amplitude of the deviation of a fixed plate (3) is determined, rotatably supported around at least one tilting axis ( 42) with respect to a base plate (2) and / or a lower side, around a nominal position in a test interval. 14. Method according to claim 13, characterized in that the amplitude, measurable by the deflection sensor (5), is subdivided into predefined individual amplitudes, with an initial value being assigned to each individual amplitude. 15. Method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the average amplitude of the deviation of the fixed plate (3) is determined individually for each side. 16. Method according to claim 13, 14 or 15, characterized in that the duration of the deviation of the fixed plate (3) is determined for each side.