ES2910181T3 - training device - Google Patents

Abstract

Training device (1) that has - a stationary base frame (2) arranged horizontally, - at least one front support element (3v) and at least one rear support element (3h) arranged at a distance from the front support element ( 3v), where the support elements (3v, 3h) are fixedly connected to the base frame (2) and the support elements (3v, 3h) extend in the vertical direction, - a pair of front hinge tubes ( 4rv, 4lv), namely a right front hinge tube (4rv) and a left front hinge tube (4lv), where the front hinge tubes (4rv, 4lv) are present pushed onto a front hinge bar (5v ) disposed at a distance from the stationary base frame (2) in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the front support member (3v), and the front hinge tubes (4rv, 4lv) are oriented in alignment with each other in the horizontal direction and define a forward hinge axis, - a pair of rear hinge tubes (4rh, 4lh), namely a right rear hinge tube (4rh) and a left rear hinge tube (4lh), where the rear hinge tubes (4rh, 4lh) are present pushed over a bar hinge tube (5h) disposed at a distance from the stationary base frame (2) in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the rear support member (3h), and the rear hinge tubes (4rh, 4lh) are oriented in alignment with each other. yes in the horizontal direction and define a rear hinge axis, - two pivot tube pairs, namely a right pivot tube pair and a left pivot tube pair, where the right pivot tube pair (6rv, 6rh) meet consists of a front right pivot tube (6rv) and a rear right pivot tube (6rh), and where the pair of left pivot tubes (6lv, 6lh) is composed of a front left pivot tube (6lv) and a rear left pivot tube (6lh), - where the front pivot tube d (6rv), the right rear pivot tube (6rh), the left front pivot tube (6lv) and the left rear pivot tube (6lh) are oriented essentially in the vertical direction in the non-deflected rest state, - where the tube right front pivot tube (6rv) is connected to the right front hinge tube (4rv), - where the right rear pivot tube (6rh) is connected to the right rear hinge tube (4rh), - where the left front pivot tube (6lv) is connected to the left front hinge tube (4lv), - where the left rear pivot tube (6lh) is connected to the left rear hinge tube (4lh), - a pair of footrests, namely a right footrest (7r) and a left footrest (7l), - where the right footrest (7r) is movably connected to the right front pivoting tube (6rv) in its lower section and movably to the right rear pivoting tube (6rh) in its lower section, - where the left footrest (7l) is movably connected to the left front pivoting tube (6lv) in its lower section and movably connected to the left rear pivoting tube (6lh) in its lower part, characterized in that the training device has the following: - a rail (8r) arranged in the right edge area of the base frame (2) and extending along the right footrest (7r), - a left rail (8l) arranged in the left edge area of the base frame (2 ) and extending along the left footrest (7l), - a right push bar (9r), elongated and configured in a grip type at its upper end, where the right push bar (9r) is movably mounted with its lower end on the right rail (8r), - a left push bar (9l), elongated and configured in a grip type at its upper end, where the left push bar (9l) is movably mounted with its end lower on the left rail (8l), - two grip elements e (10r, 10l), namely a right grip element (10r) fixedly connected but not removable to the right front hinge tube (4rv) and a left grip element (10l) which is fixedly connected but not removable. removable to the left front hinge tube (4lv).

Description

DESCRIPTION

training device

technical field

The invention relates to a training apparatus for exercising a movement sequence similar to cross-country skiing, which can also be used as an elliptical trainer.

State of the art

For the simultaneous training of the musculature and circulation of the human body, a wide variety of training devices are known. With the help of such training devices, the user can perform certain movement sequences stationary, ie, for example, rowing, cycling, running or other indoor sports, in this respect, without moving from the spot.

But, the different types of training devices are associated with special disadvantages. Therefore, for example, in the case of a wheeled training device, only the leg muscles are required. Even when using a treadmill, mainly the leg muscles are trained. In addition, the joints and spine are stressed by the shocks that occur even when running outdoors, which can lead to signs of wear on the joints. When using rowing machines, certain muscle groups are requested on one side, where in particular the load on the back muscles does not correspond to a natural state of movement of the human body.

The so-called elliptical trainers as well as cross-country ski trainers better simulate a sequence of movement favorable to the body from a medical point of view. When using such training apparatus, a plurality of muscle groups are stressed within their natural load sequences, without impacts or shocks being exerted on the joints and the spinal column. The structure and mode of operation of an elliptical trainer are described, for example, in DE 202005001692 U1 and DE 201011 004878 U1. Cross-country ski training apparatus are known from US 6,030,319, US 4,867,443, US 4,023,795 and US 3,941,377.

Users of training equipment have a very general interest in training their body as versatile as possible within its natural movement sequence, in this respect without putting too much stress on the joints and spine.

Description of the invention

Therefore, the objective of the present invention is to provide a training apparatus that simulates the natural movement sequences of the human body, avoids excessive stress on the joints and can be used in the most versatile way possible. This object is achieved according to the invention by the training apparatus according to independent claim 1. Further advantageous aspects, details and embodiments of the invention are apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

The present invention provides a training apparatus having a stationary base frame, arranged horizontally, at least one front support element and at least one rear support element, arranged at a distance from the front support element. The supporting elements are fixedly connected to the base frame and extend in the vertical direction. The training elements further comprise a pair of front hinge tubes, namely a right front hinge tube and a left front hinge tube, where the front hinge tubes are present pushed onto a front hinge bar arranged at a distance from the stationary base frame in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the front support member, and the front hinge tubes are oriented in alignment with each other in the horizontal direction and define a front hinge axis. In addition, a pair of rear hinge tubes is provided, namely a right rear hinge tube and a left rear hinge tube, where the rear hinge tubes are present pushed onto a rear hinge bar arranged at a distance from the base frame stationary in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the rear support member, and the rear hinge tubes are oriented in alignment with each other in the horizontal direction and define a rear hinge axis.

The training apparatus further comprises two pairs of pivot tubes, namely a right pivot tube pair and a left pivot tube pair, where the right pivot tube pair consists of a right front pivot tube and a right rear pivot tube , and where the pair of left pivot tubes is composed of a front left pivot tube and a rear left pivot tube, where the pivot tube right front pivot tube, right rear pivot tube, left front pivot tube and left rear pivot tube are oriented essentially in the vertical direction in the non-deflected state of rest. The right front pivot tube is connected to the right front hinge tube, the right rear pivot tube is connected to the right rear hinge tube, the left front pivot tube is connected to the left front hinge tube, and the left rear pivot tube is connected to the left rear hinge tube. Furthermore, a pair of footrests, namely a right footrest and a left footrest, are provided, where the right footrest is movably connected to the right front pivot tube at its lower section and is movably connected to the right rear pivot tube at its lower section. its lower section, and where the left footrest is movably connected to the left front pivoting tube at its lower section and is movably connected to the left rear pivoting tube at its lower section.

In addition, a right rail is provided, arranged in the right edge area of the base frame and extends along the right footrest in the rest state, and a left rail, arranged in the left edge area of the base frame and extends along the left footrest in the rest state, where an elongated right push bar configured in grip type at its upper end is movably mounted with its lower end on the right rail, and an elongated left push bar and configured as a grip type at its upper end, it is movably mounted with its lower end on the left rail.

The training apparatus is additionally equipped with two grip elements, namely with a right grip element, fixedly but releasably connected to the right front hinge tube and with a left grip element, fixedly but releasably connected to the left front hinge tube.

The training apparatus according to the present invention allows the simulation of a movement sequence similar to cross-country skiing. In this regard, a plurality of the user's muscle groups are stressed within their natural stress sequences, without impacts or shocks being exerted on the user's joints and spinal column. Through the movement of the legs and the simultaneous movement of the arms, the user performs a movement together that corresponds to cross-country skiing down to the last detail. Due to the movable fixing of the footrests on the pivot tubes and the fixing of the pivot tubes on the hinge tubes, the two pairs of pivot tubes deflect due to the movement of the user's legs. In this regard, the feet remain in continuous contact with the footrests throughout the workout, while the arms guide the guided push-up bars on the two rails back and forth. In this regard, the arms and legs can in principle also move in an amble, but in the case of properly carried out training, as is usual in cross-country skiing, the arms and legs move in a diagonal step , which is identical in movement sequence to walking or running. Characteristic of this type of movement is an alternate use of the diagonal leg and arm. When the training apparatus according to the invention is used as intended, the user can exercise his body in a very versatile manner within the framework of a natural movement sequence, in this respect without excessive stress on the joints and the spinal column.

The two grip elements can be detached when using the trainer to exercise a movement sequence similar to cross-country skiing. If the trainer is to be used as an elliptical trainer, then the user grips the two handles instead of the push bars. Due to the attachment of the grip elements to the front hinge tubes, these can be deflected together with the movement of the two pairs of pivot tubes. This makes it possible to use the training device analogously to an elliptical trainer. As also in the case of use as a cross-country ski training apparatus, the user's joints and spine are not exposed to shocks or other stresses. The user's feet remain in continuous contact with the footrests.

The training apparatus is preferably additionally equipped with a front support element, where the front support element is fixedly but detachably connected to the front support element. In particular for users who are in a construction phase to recover their physical performance, a front support element represents additional safety in the use of the training apparatus. In the event of loss of balance during training, the user can find support in the front support element and thus regain balance.

The training apparatus is preferably additionally equipped with a rear support element, where the rear support element is fixedly but detachably connected to the rear support element. In this case, in particular for users who are in a construction phase to recover their physical performance, a front support element provides additional safety in the use of the training device. In the event of loss of balance during training, the user can find support in the rear support element and thus regain balance.

Particular preference is given to embodiments in which both a front support element as well as a rear one.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the right push rod is connected in the region of its lower end to an elastic element, where the elastic element is connected to the right rail. Simultaneously, the left push rod is connected in the region of its lower end to an elastic element, where the elastic element is connected to the left rail. By connecting the push bar to a respective elastic element, fixed to the corresponding rail, it is achieved that the push bar has to move backwards against a high resistance, whereby the movements of the cross-country ski are simulated with a highest similarity.

Particularly preferably, the elastic elements are equipped with a variably adjustable restoring force. Thanks to this embodiment, the resistance that the push rod opposes to the movement of the user can be individually adapted to the training state of the user. In this connection, as elastic elements can be used, for example, springs that can be adapted to the individual training needs of the user by means of a different pretension.

The movable connection of the right footrest with the right front pivot tube and the right rear pivot tube, as well as the movable connection of the left footrest with the left front pivot tube and the left rear pivot tube is preferably carried out with the help of four hinge bolts as a whole.

The right footrest is preferably connected with the help of two connection pieces to the front right or rear right pivot tube and/or the left footrest is connected with the help of two connection pieces to the front left or rear left pivot tube. This embodiment is associated with the advantage that the footrests can be configured smaller, which leads to material savings and lower manufacturing costs.

Particularly preferably, the right footrest is equipped with a right footrest and the left footrest with a left footrest, the footrests serving for the exact positioning of the user's foot. The training apparatus is preferably additionally equipped with two support struts, namely with a right support strut, fixedly connected to the base frame, for supporting the right push bar and a left support strut, fixedly connected to the base frame, to hold the left push bar. When using the trainer as an elliptical or in the idle state, the two push bars are not used. With the help of the two support struts, the push bars can be conveniently positioned and, if necessary, directly grasped and used in cross-country ski training.

Further developments, advantages and possible applications of the invention can also be derived from the following description of exemplary embodiments and the figures. In this regard, all the features described and/or graphically represented, alone or in any combination, are essentially the subject of the invention, regardless of their combination in the claims or their subsequent reference.

Brief description of the drawings

The invention will be explained in more detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. show

Fig. 1 in a side view of an embodiment of a training apparatus according to the present invention in the rest state and

Fig. 2 an oblique rear perspective view of a training apparatus according to the present invention in the state of use.

Embodiments of the invention

Figures 1 and 2 respectively show an embodiment of a training apparatus 1 for exercising a movement sequence similar to cross-country skiing. In this regard, Figure 1 shows the training apparatus in an unused rest state, while Figure 2 shows the training apparatus in use by a user.

The training apparatus 1 has a stationary base frame 2, arranged horizontally and resting on the ground. A front support member 3v and a rear support member 3h are fixedly connected to this base frame 2. The two support members 3v, 3h are arranged at a distance from each other and extend essentially in the vertical direction. For the person skilled in the art it is evident that the support elements 3v, 3h they can also basically present bends, curves or other deviations from a linear, vertical extension. Such sections then do not extend exclusively in the vertical direction, but do not contribute anything to the actual function of the support elements 3v, 3h.

In figures 1 and 2 the two pairs of hinge tubes can also be recognized. The two front hinge tubes, designated as the right front hinge tube (not visible) and a left front hinge tube 4lv, are present pushed onto a front hinge bar 5v, arranged at a distance from the stationary base frame 2 in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the front support member 3v. The two front hinge tubes 4rv are oriented in alignment with each other in the horizontal direction and thus define a front hinge axis.

Similarly, the two rear hinge tubes 4rh, 4lh, which are designated as the rear right hinge tube 4rh and one rear left hinge tube 4lh, are pushed onto a rear hinge bar 5h, arranged at a distance from the base frame. stationary 2 in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the rear support member 3h. The two rear hinge tubes 4rh, 4lh are oriented in alignment with each other in the horizontal direction and thus define a rear hinge axis.

The training apparatus 1 also has two pairs of pivot tubes, namely a right pivot tube pair and a left pivot tube pair. The right pivot pipe pair consists of a right front pivot pipe 6rv and a right rear pivot pipe 6rh, while the left pivot pipe pair consists of a left front pivot pipe 6lv and a left rear pivot pipe 6lh. From Fig. 1 it is clear that the front right pivot tube 6rv, the rear right pivot tube 6rh, the front left pivot tube 6lv and the rear left pivot tube 6lh are oriented essentially in the vertical direction in the non-deflected rest state. to be able to carry out the pivoting movement clearly visible in the representation according to FIG. 2, the right front pivot tube 6rv is connected to the right front hinge tube 4rv, the right rear pivot tube 6rh to the right rear hinge tube 4rh, the front right pivot tube left 6lv to the left front hinge tube and finally the left rear pivot tube 6lh to the left rear hinge tube 4lh.

In both figures one can recognize the pair of footrests with which the training apparatus 1 is equipped. The right footrest 7r is movably connected with the help of two hinge pins to the right front pivot tube 6rv in its lower section and from movably to the rear right pivot tube 6rh in its lower section, while the left footrest 7l is movably connected with the help of two hinge bolts to the front left pivot tube 6lv in its lower section and movably to the rear pivot tube left 6lh in its lower section.

In order to carry out the movements simulating cross-country skiing and shown in Fig. 2, a right rail 8r extending along the right footrest 7r in the state of rest (see Fig. 1) is provided in the landing area. right edge of the base frame 2 and a left rail 8l extending along the left footrest 7l in the state of rest (see Fig. 1) is arranged in the left edge area of the base frame 2. The right push bar 9r, elongated and configured as a grip type at its upper end, is movably mounted with its lower end on the right rail 8r, while the left push rod 9l, elongated and configured as a grip type at its upper end, is mounted movably. mobile with its lower end in the left rail 8l.

By moving the legs and simultaneously moving the arms, the user can now carry out a movement that corresponds to cross-country skiing down to the last detail. In this regard, the feet remain in continuous contact with the footrests 7r, 7l throughout the training, while the arms guide the push rods 9r, 9l guided on the two rails 8r, 8l back and forth. In this regard, the arms and legs move in a diagonal step as usual in cross-country skiing. When the training apparatus according to the invention is used as intended, the user can exercise his body in a very versatile way within the framework of a natural movement sequence, in this respect without excessive stress on the joints and the spinal column. Two grip elements 10r, 10l are mounted on the training apparatus 1 shown in the rest state in FIG. 1, which are connected to the two front hinge tubes 4rv. The training apparatus 1 can be used as an elliptical trainer with the help of these two grip elements 10r, 10l. In this case, the user grips the two gripping elements 10r, 10l instead of the push bars 9r, 9l described above. Due to the fixing of the gripping elements 10r, 10l to the front hinge tubes 4rv, these can be deflected together with the movement of the two pairs of pivoting tubes. This makes it possible to use the training device analogously to an elliptical trainer. As also in the case of use as a cross-country ski training apparatus, the user's joints and spine are not exposed to shocks or other stresses. The user's feet remain in continuous contact with the footrests. In Fig. 2, the training apparatus 1 is shown in the state of use for exercising a movement sequence similar to cross-country skiing. In this case, the two grip elements 10r, 10l are disassembled in order not to disturb the movement of the user. In principle, however, the grip elements 10r, 10l can also remain permanently mounted on the training device 1.

Attached to the front support element 3v is a support element 11v, which is configured as a roller made of foam material. If the user loses his balance at any time during the training, then he can find additional support in the support element and thus regain his balance.

The two push rods 9r, 9l are connected in the region of their lower end to respectively a spring as an elastic element (not shown), whereby the respective spring is connected to the right rail 8r or the left rail 8l. For both springs, the restoring force can be variably adjusted by changing the preload. The springs have the effect that the push rods must be moved back against a high resistance, thus the movements of the cross-country ski are simulated with a higher similarity. Due to the variably adjustable restoring force, this resistance can be individually adapted to the user's training status.

The right footrest 7r and the left footrest 7l are connected to the right front and right rear pivot tube 6rv, 6rh with the help of two connecting pieces 14r, 14l. The respective surface of the footrests 7r, 7l is adapted to the bandwidth of shoe sizes to be expected from users. Furthermore, both footrests 7r, 7l are respectively equipped with a foot stop 12r, 12l, whereby an exact positioning of the user's feet becomes possible.

Finally, two support struts 15r, 15l are provided, which are fixedly connected to the base frame 2. In FIG. 1 it can be seen that these support struts 15r, 15l serve to support the two push rods 9r, 9l, whenever they are not in use.

reference list

1 training device

2 base frame

3v front support element

3h Rear support element

4rv Right Front Hinge Tube

4rh Right rear hinge tube

4lh Left Rear Hinge Tube

5v front hinge bar

5h rear hinge bar

6rv right front pivot tube

6rh right rear pivot tube

6lv Left Front Pivot Tube

6lh Left Rear Pivot Pipe

7r Right footrest

7l Left footrest

8r Right lane

8l Left Rail

9r Right push rod

9l Left Push Rod

10r right grip element

10l left grip element

11v front support element

12r Right foot stop

12l Left Foot Stop

14r Connecting pieces

14l Connection pieces

15r Right support strut

15l Left support strut

Claims (8)

1. Training device (1) that presents - a stationary base frame (2) arranged horizontally, - at least one front support element (3v) and at least one rear support element (3h) arranged at a distance from the front support element (3v), where the support elements (3v, 3h) are fixedly connected to the base frame (2) and support elements (3v, 3h) extend in the vertical direction, - a pair of front hinge tubes (4rv, 4lv), namely a right front hinge tube (4rv) and a left front hinge tube (4lv), where the front hinge tubes (4rv, 4lv) are present pushed onto a front hinge bar (5v) arranged at a distance from the stationary base frame (2) in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the front support member (3v), and the front hinge tubes (4rv, 4lv) are oriented in alignment with each other in the horizontal direction and define a forward hinge axis, - a pair of rear hinge tubes (4rh, 4lh), namely a rear right hinge tube (4rh) and a rear left hinge tube (4lh), where the rear hinge tubes (4rh, 4lh) are present pushed onto a rear hinge bar (5h) arranged at a distance from the stationary base frame (2) in the vertical direction and fixedly connected to the rear support member (3h), and the rear hinge tubes (4rh, 4lh) are oriented in alignment with each other in the horizontal direction and define a rear hinge axis, - two pairs of pivot pipes, namely a right pivot pipe pair and a left pivot pipe pair, where the right pivot pipe pair (6rv, 6rh) consists of a right front pivot pipe (6rv) and a left pivot pipe right rear pivot tube (6rh), and where the pair of left pivot tubes (6lv, 6lh) consists of a left front pivot tube (6lv) and a left rear pivot tube (6lh), - where the right front pivot tube (6rv), the right rear pivot tube (6rh), the left front pivot tube (6lv) and the left rear pivot tube (6lh) are oriented essentially in the vertical direction in the non-resting state deflected, - where the front right pivot tube (6rv) is connected to the front right hinge tube (4rv), - where the rear right pivot tube (6rh) is connected to the rear right hinge tube (4rh), - where the front pivot tube left (6lv) is connected to the left front hinge tube (4lv), - where the left rear pivot tube (6lh) is connected to the left rear hinge tube (4lh), - a pair of footrests, namely a right footrest (7r) and a left footrest (7l), - where the right footrest (7r) is movably connected to the right front pivoting tube (6rv) in its lower section and movably connected to the right rear pivoting tube (6rh) in its lower section, - where the left footrest (7l) is movably connected to the left front pivoting tube (6lv) in its lower section and movably to the left rear pivoting tube (6lh) in its lower part, characterized in that the training device has it Next: - a right rail (8r) arranged in the right edge area of the base frame (2) and extending along the right footrest (7r), - a left rail (8l) arranged in the left edge area of the base frame (2) and extending along the left footrest (7l), - a right push bar (9r), elongated and configured with a grip type at its upper end, where the right push bar (9r) is movably mounted with its lower end on the right rail (8r), - a left push bar (9l), elongated and configured with a grip type at its upper end, where the left push bar (9l) is movably mounted with its lower end on the left rail (8l), - two grip elements (10r, 10l), namely a right grip element (10r) fixedly but detachably connected to the right front hinge tube (4rv) and a left grip element (10l) which is connected fixed but removable form to the left front hinge tube (4lv). 2. Training apparatus (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a front support element (11v) is additionally provided, where the front support element (11v) is fixedly but detachably connected to the front support element (3v). ). Training apparatus (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that a rear support element is additionally provided, whereby the rear support element is fixedly but detachably connected to the rear support element (3h). 4. Training apparatus (1) according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the right push bar (9r) is connected in the area of its lower end to an elastic element, where the elastic element is connected to the right rail (8r), and in that the left push rod (9l) is connected in the region of its lower end to an elastic element, where the elastic element is connected to the left rail (8l). Training device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the elastic elements are equipped with a variably adjustable restoring force. 6. Training apparatus (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the right footrest (7r) is connected to the front right and rear right pivoting tube (6rv, 6rh) with the help of two connecting pieces (14r ) and/or the left footrest (7l) is connected to the left front and left rear pivot tube (6lv, 6lh) with the help of two connecting pieces (14l). 7. Training apparatus (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the right footrest (7r) is equipped with a right foot stop (12r) and the left footrest (7l) is equipped with a foot stop left (12l), where the foot stops (12r, 12l) serve for the exact positioning of the user's foot. Training apparatus (1) according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that two support struts (15r, 15l) are additionally provided, namely a right support strut (15r) fixedly connected to the base frame (2) to support the right push bar (9r) and a left support strut (15l) fixedly connected to the base frame (2) to support the left push bar (9l).