ES1283869U - Apparatus for strengthening the muscles (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Container of silica sand for the performance of exercises in the field of rehabilitation or development of the musculature, characterized by being formed by a rectangular structure and with two openings at its ends (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Apparatus for strengthening the muscles

Technical sector

The present invention belongs to the field of sports equipment, and more specifically to the field of gymnastic equipment for the rehabilitation or strengthening of the muscles.

The object of the present invention is a container of silica sand, transformed into a sand track, with a sufficiently wide path for carrying out physical exercises in the field of rehabilitation or development of the muscles, the physiotherapeutic benefits of this being known. walk and exercise in the sand.

Background of the invention

There are sandbanks for different uses, such as playgrounds for children, for pets, but in no case for physiotherapeutic purposes. This device is distinguished by the different types of texture of the sand that is deposited inside, apart from the adaptation of the structure of the track to the needs of athletes and people with walking difficulties, since the structure It has accesses to the track that favor the use, entrance and exit to it.

Currently there is no track designed for this purpose, and with a variety of types and thickness of sand according to the therapeutic objectives or muscular results that you want to achieve.

Explanation of the invention

The inventor of the present application has developed a new instrument that makes it possible to perform physical exercises to exercise the body, with a greater focus on the waist area towards the extremities of the feet, whether in the field of muscle training, or to rehabilitate the muscles due to a fracture, sprain, etc., and can be installed on the ground in different structures: gyms, retirement homes, mutuals, etc., and thus avoid trips to the beach.

The dimensions of the device facilitate its adaptation to any space, with an approximate weight depending on the final components of the structure, according to the needs of the client of about 225 kilos per square meter, and the texture of the silica sand it contains will depend on the exercises or muscular objectives that they want to obtain.

This gymnastic apparatus is based on the elaboration of a perimeter surface filled with sand; Easy to install and assemble for individualized use by different users and in different areas.

Together, a plan consisting of three tables of physical exercises has been developed, one aimed at rehabilitation in mutual insurance companies, hospitals, health centers, residences for the elderly. Another to exercise and strengthen the body in gyms and sports facilities, and a third for maintenance aimed at Hotels and Spas. These exercise tables have been developed by a professional physiotherapist.

The apparatus is made up of two symmetrical rectangular pieces in the shape of a box cut in half, which together create a rectangle to become a track that is later filled with sand.

The material used is plywood with an impregnation of protective and anti-humidity varnish, joined by connectors with standard dimensions from 3 meters long by 65 cm. wide by 20 cm high, of which 8/10 cm would correspond to the filling of fine sand.

Two entry/exit steps are positioned at the ends for access to the track, these steps are removable and have dimensions of 45 cm wide and 35 cm long and 14 cm high, assembled at the ends of the track with a rubber surface, along with one or two side rails, depending on use, being an optional accessory, with a support function, also 3 meters long, adjustable in height between 65 cm and 105/110 cm, whose height is adjustable through 5 positions , this railing is made of stainless steel coupled to supports with or without anchors to the ground, depending on the base, the supports are made of galvanized steel, to guarantee the safety of the user when performing physical exercises.

Once the track is assembled, it is filled with fine silica sand from 0.2 to 2.00 mm grain size, enough not to be abrasive to the skin, with an approximate amount of 275 kilos, having been previously treated, washed and dried. known for its physiotherapeutic benefits when walking on it.

The dimensions of the track are adaptable according to the needs of the space where it should be placed.

Brief explanation of the drawings

Figure 1 corresponds to a top view of the track according to the characteristics of the invention in its entirety.

Figure 2 corresponds to an aerial view of the track disassembled according to the characteristics of the invention.

Figure 3 corresponds to a view of one of the front ends of access to the track with entry step.

Figure 4 corresponds to a view of the support railing (3m long and 3.5 cm in diameter).

Figure 5 corresponds to a view of the exterior column of the support railing supports fixed to the ground in galvanized steel.

Figure 6 corresponds to a view of the external column of the support bar supports without fixings to the ground and in galvanized steel.

Note.- These drawings correspond to those shown on pages 8, 9 and 10.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

By way of example, a case of practical implementation of the silica sand track, of this Utility Model, is represented.

Following the drawings you can see an image of the invention in its entirety. Part of two symmetrical rectangular pieces in the shape of a drawer cut in half, made of plywood, which together form the sand track. With a functional base, represented with the number 1, of 3 m. long x 65 cm. wide and 1*5cm. thick, with a transverse hole in width distinguished by the number 5 of 12 cm. wide x 5mm. high for the placement of the supports without fixings on the ground indicated with the number 11b, for the implementation of the protection railing indicated with the number 7. The structure is surrounded by sides distinguished by the number 2, 3 m. long x 20 cm. high x 1.5 cm. thick, in plywood with rounded upper edges, attached to the fronts represented in number 3, with an entrance and exit opening to the track, with rounded upper edges; all this joined by union connectors, to withstand the pressure exerted by the sand when performing physical exercises on it, whose filling height will be about 8 to 10 cm. in its entirety and for its use, being able to access the track by means of two steps or steps identified with the number 4, located at the front of the track distinguished with the number 3, with a non-slip base, and assembled to it by means of some metal hooks identified with the number 6 and placed on the outside of each front.

As protection and optional support, one or two handrails will be installed, stainless steel handrails in one piece, identified with the number 7, 3 m. long with a diameter of 3.5 cm. Identified with the number 8, which will have two internal sliding vertical bars in stainless steel as indicated in the number 9, with holes also arranged vertically represented with the number 10, in sections of 10 cm. to set the desired height; galvanized and grooved to a reference of two types of columns with differentiated external supports and distinguished by the numbers 11a and 11b respectively.

The exterior support column identified with the number 11a, is made of galvanized steel and has a 60 cm cylindrical structure. high x 3.6 cm. in diameter represented with the number 12, likewise it has a solid steel threaded pin identified with the number 13, to fix the different heights of the support railing. This support is characterized by containing a square base, identified with the number 14, 12 cm. x 12cm side and 3 mm. thick (see number 16); In turn, it has four holes for the placement of four screws (see number 15) arranged to be attached to the ground and thus give support to the railing, part distinguished with number 7.

The external support column distinguished by the number 11b, is made of galvanized steel, 60 cm. high, with a square structure and a cylindrical entrance of 3.6 cm. in diameter represented with the number 12. To fix the different heights of the support rail, a solid steel threaded pin has been incorporated, distinguished with the number 13. Said external support is characterized by containing a rectangular base indicated with the number 18, 50 cm. long x 12 cm. wide and 3 mm. thick (see number 19), with some roughness (see number 20) in the upper part of it, for a better fixation in the hole (see number 5) of the base (see number 1) of the track, plus a reinforcement represented with number 17 whose function is anti-tip, which will go from the outer end of the base number 18 to the support (see number 11b), all for fixing and holding on the railing, part distinguished with number 7.

Once the entire track has been assembled, it will be filled with beach sand, part numbered 21. The sand is made up of silica from 0.2 to 2 mm. of grain size and at a height of 8 to 10 cm. in its entirety, to be able to perform the different physical exercises and take advantage of its therapeutic properties.

industrial application

The apparatus object of this Utility Model will be manufactured, with the appropriate materials for its elements and components, in plywood, stainless steel, galvanized steel and silica sand inside with different textures depending on the exercises and the muscular result. that you want to get.

Being able to reuse or recycle all the materials mentioned in other areas or for the same.

Claims (5)

1. Silica sand track, designed for physical exercises, in the field of muscle rehabilitation or strengthening. Characterized by being formed by a plywood structure, divided into two symmetrical rectangular pieces, shaped like a box cut in half, which together create the sand track. With a functional base for carrying out the physical exercises (1), 3 m long by 65 cm wide and 1.5 cm thick (22), plus two cross-width holes (5) 12 cm thick. wide by 5 mm high, located in the lower part of the base, in order to fit and fix the bases of the support columns without fixings to the ground (18). Said structure is surrounded by laterals (2) 3 m long by 20 cm high and 1.5 cm thick (22) with rounded upper edges, joined at their periphery to frontal ones (3), with an opening central entrance and exit to the track, and with the upper edges also rounded, all joined together at the base of the track by union connectors, inserted into the wood without the need for screws or glues, which allow a locking anchor of great stability and resistance to the pressure that the sand can exert, when performing physical exercises on it. 2. Silica sand track according to claim 1, characterized by having at its front ends some steps (4) 45 cm wide by 35 cm long and 14 cm high, with a non-slip rubber surface for access or exit from the track, both removable by metal hooks (6), located on the outside of each front of the track (3). These steps guarantee safe access to the silica sand court. 3. Silica sand court according to claims 1 and 2, characterized by having the availability of one or two railings or handrails (7), with a length of 3 m. long and with a diameter of 3.5 cm (8), attached to two vertical bars or interior sliders (9) in stainless steel, which contain holes (10) also arranged vertically in sections of 10 cm for the different heights to choose, both 65 cm minimum and up to 105-110 cm maximum. The railings give support to the person who performs the exercises to improve the muscles, providing stability and safety. 4. Silica sand track according to claims 1, 2 and 3, characterized by having two types of differentiated supports (11a) and (11b), respectively. Said supports have the function of fixing the support bar on the track, providing rigidity and safety since it prevents it from moving during use. The external support column (11a) is made of galvanized steel with a cylindrical structure, with a height of 60 cm and a diameter of 3.6 cm (12) arranged with a solid steel threaded pin (13), to fix the different heights of the railing (7). It is made up of a square base (14) with a side of 12 x 12 cm and a thickness of 3 mm (16), and has four holes for the placement of four screws (15) and thus being able to fix said column to the ground. The external support column (11b), made of galvanized steel with a square structure, 60 cm high, with a 3.6 cm diameter cylindrical entrance (12), arranged with a solid steel threaded pin (13) , to fix the different heights of the railing (7). It is made up of a rectangular base (18) 50 cm long by 12 cm wide and 3 mm thick (19), with some ridges (20) in the upper part of it, for a better fixation in the hole (5 ) of the base (1), also incorporating an anti-tip reinforcement (17) that goes from the outer end of the base (18) to the support (11b). 5. Silica sand track according to claims 1, 2, 3 and 4. It is characterized in that the sand (21) with a grain size of 0.2 to 2 mm will be deposited inside it. at a height of 8 to 10 cm, and an approximate amount of about 275 kg for the performance of physical exercises.