GB2184661A - Balance and coordination exercise device - Google Patents

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GB2184661A
GB2184661A GB08531911A GB8531911A GB2184661A GB 2184661 A GB2184661 A GB 2184661A GB 08531911 A GB08531911 A GB 08531911A GB 8531911 A GB8531911 A GB 8531911A GB 2184661 A GB2184661 A GB 2184661A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/055—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters extension element type
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Abstract

The device comprises a convex track formed by rails 1 and cross-members 2, a spindle 3 carrying two drums 4 secured to both rails at the apex of the track, a platform 6 having wheels 7 (which are contoured to fit the rail profile) mounted on the track, and elastic restraining members 5 secured to the underside of the platform, wound around the drums (to adjust the tension therein) and secured to adjustable anchor points on a longitudinal member 11 of the track. Hooks 10 may additionally be provided to prevent the platform from coming off the rails. A user of the device stands on the platform and causes it to move either side of an equilibrium point, against the forces exerted by the restraining member, by movement of his own body weight. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Balance and co-ordination exercise device This invention relates to a physical exercise device.
Physical exercise devices are well known items of equipment, which may be found in several different forms. They mainly comprise frames, wheels, springs,weights and in some cases, moving platforms. Common examples being exercise bicycles, rowing machines and multi-gyms. Their main purpose is to provide people with the means for exercising body movements, and improving muscular co-ordination and agility.
The Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device is specifically desig nied to allow a person to improve balancing ability, agility and muscular co-ordination.
The Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device functions in a stationary position and can be used in a domestic environment and is also ideally suited for use in health clubs, sports halls and gymnasiums.
According to the present invention, there is a platform, equipped with wheels, hereby known as the 'Carriage', which is constrained to move on a Track. The Track consists of two parallel rails curved in a convex manner in the vertical plane. The movementoftheCarriage is achieved againstthe action of adjustable Elastic Restraining Members.
The normal mode of operation ofthe Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device is for a person to stand on the Carriage and cause itto move either side of an equilibrium point, by moving body-weight against the forces exerted by the Elastic Restraining Members. Afeature of the Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device is that it is easily assembled, adjusted and dis-assembled by the user, by reference to instructions and the use of a supplied tool. It is also portable. No additional fixtures or fittings are required for normal use.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings which:- Figure 1 shows in perspective, the Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device in its normal operating position with the Carriage in equilibrium on the Track.
Figure2 shows the component parts ofthe Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device Figure3showsthe allowable movementofthe Carriage on the Track.
Figure 4 illustrates the normal mode of operation ofthe Balance and Co-ordination Device.
Referring to the drawing, the Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device comprises a frame constructed from two 'bow' shaped members, hereby known as the rails, 1, which arejoined in a parallel formation by Cross Members, 2. The two rails, arranged in this manner, are referred to as the 'Track'. At the apex of the Track there is a spindle, 3, which is secured to both rails. It carries two drums, 4, around which the elastic restraining members are wound.
There is a platform, 6, attached to which are four wheels, 7. This assembly is referred to as the Carriage. The Carriage wheel rims are contoured to fitthe profile of the rails and the Carriage movement is thereby restricted to that shown by the arrows, 8.
Transverse movement ofthe Carriage is prevented by this arrangement.
The Carriage is secured totheframe by Elastic Restraining Members. The Elastic Restraining Membersservetwo purposes:to hold the Carriage on the rails and to provide restraining forces to ensurethatthe Carriage equilibrium position is the mid Track position. This position is indicated by the arrow, 9. In addition, as a safety feature, there are two hooks, 10, which are secured to the Carriage and prevent the Carriage from becoming detatched from the rails.
The Elastic Restraining Members are secured to the underside ofthe Carriage, wound around the drums and secured to adjustable anchor points on the Logitudinal Member, 11. This arrangement enables the tension ofthe Elastic Restraining Members to be altered to caterforvarying body weights ofthe users.
1. A device, intended for the purpose of providing the userwith the means of improving balancing ability, agility and muscular co-ordination.
ltcomprisesa platform, known as the Carriage, which is equipped with wheels and travels on a Track. The Track is convex in the vertical plane. The Carriage is attached to the Track by Elastic Restraining Members such that, at rest, the Carriage is located at the highest point on the Track.
Movement of the Carriage on the Track, is achieved against the restraining forces exerted by the Elastic Restraining Members.
2. The Carriage and Trackstructure as claimed in Claim 1 is constructed to a standard such thatthe assembly is capable of supporting the stresses induced by a person, located on, and moving, the Carriage on the Track.
3. The Carriage and Track structure, claimed in Claim 1, is portable and can be assembled, adjusted and disassembled by use ofthe supplied tool and instructions.
4. The Carriage wheels as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the wheel rim is contoured to match the profile the Tracksurface.
5. The Elastic Restraining Members as claimed in Claim 1 are provided with means ofadjustmentto accommodate the range of user body-weights.
6. The device, as described in Claim 1, is suitable for use in both the domestic and professional environment.
7. The device, as described in Claim 1, requires no additional fixtures orfittings for normal use.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Balance and co-ordination exercise device This invention relates to a physical exercise device. Physical exercise devices are well known items of equipment, which may be found in several different forms. They mainly comprise frames, wheels, springs,weights and in some cases, moving platforms. Common examples being exercise bicycles, rowing machines and multi-gyms. Their main purpose is to provide people with the means for exercising body movements, and improving muscular co-ordination and agility. The Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device is specifically desig nied to allow a person to improve balancing ability, agility and muscular co-ordination. The Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device functions in a stationary position and can be used in a domestic environment and is also ideally suited for use in health clubs, sports halls and gymnasiums. According to the present invention, there is a platform, equipped with wheels, hereby known as the 'Carriage', which is constrained to move on a Track. The Track consists of two parallel rails curved in a convex manner in the vertical plane. The movementoftheCarriage is achieved againstthe action of adjustable Elastic Restraining Members. The normal mode of operation ofthe Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device is for a person to stand on the Carriage and cause itto move either side of an equilibrium point, by moving body-weight against the forces exerted by the Elastic Restraining Members. Afeature of the Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device is that it is easily assembled, adjusted and dis-assembled by the user, by reference to instructions and the use of a supplied tool. It is also portable. No additional fixtures or fittings are required for normal use. A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings which:- Figure 1 shows in perspective, the Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device in its normal operating position with the Carriage in equilibrium on the Track. Figure2 shows the component parts ofthe Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device Figure3showsthe allowable movementofthe Carriage on the Track. Figure 4 illustrates the normal mode of operation ofthe Balance and Co-ordination Device. Referring to the drawing, the Balance and Co-ordination Exercise Device comprises a frame constructed from two 'bow' shaped members, hereby known as the rails, 1, which arejoined in a parallel formation by Cross Members, 2. The two rails, arranged in this manner, are referred to as the 'Track'. At the apex of the Track there is a spindle, 3, which is secured to both rails. It carries two drums, 4, around which the elastic restraining members are wound. There is a platform, 6, attached to which are four wheels, 7. This assembly is referred to as the Carriage. The Carriage wheel rims are contoured to fitthe profile of the rails and the Carriage movement is thereby restricted to that shown by the arrows, 8. Transverse movement ofthe Carriage is prevented by this arrangement. The Carriage is secured totheframe by Elastic Restraining Members. The Elastic Restraining Membersservetwo purposes:to hold the Carriage on the rails and to provide restraining forces to ensurethatthe Carriage equilibrium position is the mid Track position. This position is indicated by the arrow, 9. In addition, as a safety feature, there are two hooks, 10, which are secured to the Carriage and prevent the Carriage from becoming detatched from the rails. The Elastic Restraining Members are secured to the underside ofthe Carriage, wound around the drums and secured to adjustable anchor points on the Logitudinal Member, 11. This arrangement enables the tension ofthe Elastic Restraining Members to be altered to caterforvarying body weights ofthe users. CLAIMS
1. A device, intended for the purpose of providing the userwith the means of improving balancing ability, agility and muscular co-ordination.
ltcomprisesa platform, known as the Carriage, which is equipped with wheels and travels on a Track. The Track is convex in the vertical plane. The Carriage is attached to the Track by Elastic Restraining Members such that, at rest, the Carriage is located at the highest point on the Track.
Movement of the Carriage on the Track, is achieved against the restraining forces exerted by the Elastic Restraining Members.
2. The Carriage and Trackstructure as claimed in Claim 1 is constructed to a standard such thatthe assembly is capable of supporting the stresses induced by a person, located on, and moving, the Carriage on the Track.
3. The Carriage and Track structure, claimed in Claim 1, is portable and can be assembled, adjusted and disassembled by use ofthe supplied tool and instructions.
4. The Carriage wheels as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the wheel rim is contoured to match the profile the Tracksurface.
5. The Elastic Restraining Members as claimed in Claim 1 are provided with means ofadjustmentto accommodate the range of user body-weights.
6. The device, as described in Claim 1, is suitable for use in both the domestic and professional environment.
7. The device, as described in Claim 1, requires no additional fixtures orfittings for normal use.
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US5222928A (en) * 1992-08-27 1993-06-29 Vincent Yacullo Exercising and body toning apparatus
FR2705577A1 (en) * 1993-05-25 1994-12-02 Sarciron Michel Device allowing the development of the sense of balance.
EP1997539A1 (en) * 2007-05-28 2008-12-03 Husson International (Société Anonyme) Game device for training to practice skateboarding, surfing and other sliding sports
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GB2204804A (en) * 1987-05-18 1988-11-23 Moczar Laszlo Antal Von Ski-training apparatus
US5222928A (en) * 1992-08-27 1993-06-29 Vincent Yacullo Exercising and body toning apparatus
FR2705577A1 (en) * 1993-05-25 1994-12-02 Sarciron Michel Device allowing the development of the sense of balance.
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US7862489B2 (en) 2006-07-17 2011-01-04 Studio Moderna Sa Multipurpose exercise system
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