JP2000093550A - Automatic fitness machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it easy for a person who cannot exercise to strengthen the abdominal muscles by oneself to perform the exercise of the femoral muscles or abdominal muscle lower part with the waist as the axis in the state where the lower half body is horizontally extended by connecting a driving device for automatically repeatedly erecting and prostrating a derricking base within an optional angle range to the derricking base. SOLUTION: In use, a preferable angle range is set by an angle regulating mechanism 6, and the driving mode of a driving device is also properly selected and set. A person lies on its back with the upper half body being put on the upper surface of a contact member 3, and the lower half body being put on the upper surface of a base 1, and a receiving plate 4 is regulated to make contact with the head top. When the starting button of a display means 7 is pressed to start the driving device, a derricking base 2 starts rotation. At this time, when the pointer of a lower-limit limit switch 18 is set to 0 deg., and the point of an upper-limit limit switch 19 is set to 45 deg., the derricking base 2 is automatically repeatedly erecting and prostrating at a set speed within the angle range of about 45 deg.. When the time set by a timer passed, the rotation is automatically stopped.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates mainly to people who cannot exercise abdominal muscles on their own or who have difficulty in abdominal muscle exercise by themselves, such as the elderly, disabled or obese people, Other than simply bending the upper body that is horizontally extended upward (forward) around the waist and returning to the original position without bending the body backwards and causing pain to the body while lying in the supine position The abdominal muscles are exercised by repeating forcefully (that is, with the help of a machine or the like), or, alternatively, the above-mentioned persons simply raise the lower body, which has been stretched horizontally, upward about the waist and return it to its original position. The present invention relates to a fitness machine in which the exercise of the thigh muscle group and the lower part of the abdominal muscles can be easily performed by repeatedly repeating the above.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Many machines and devices for training and strengthening various muscles and muscle strengths have been on the market in the past. However, either the upper body or the lower body is bent and raised from a normal supine position. A device that can repeatedly perform the motion of returning to a horizontal state by force is not yet in practical use.

[0003] The above-mentioned exercises maintain or enhance the muscle strength of the rectus abdominal muscles and activate various functions of the internal organs, and maintain or enhance the muscle strength of the quadriceps muscle and the lower rectus abdominal muscles to reduce the body fat percentage. It is widely known that it is extremely effective in performing By the way, if you are a healthy person, without using the power of special machines and instruments, for example, put your hands on the back of your head lying on the floor, support your head from below with your palms, etc. It is easy to repeat the motion of bending the upper body upward and raising it horizontally and returning it to the horizontal position, or alternatively, laying on the floor and bending and raising the lower body upwards around the waist by itself and returning it to the horizontal position Can be easily repeated. However, for the elderly, disabled, obese, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "elderly persons") who cannot or cannot exercise the above-mentioned exercise on their own, this kind of exercise on their own is Even if you try, you can't do that easily.

That is, in the case of elderly people or the like, even if they try to exercise their abdominal muscles, for example, the body is erected and the upper body is bent forward. Returning exercise can be done without difficulty if it is slow and the angle of inclination is small, but it has almost no effect of maintaining and increasing the strength of the abdominal muscles, much less if you are lying supine Exercise of the abdominal muscles, such as bending the upper body upward with the waist as an axis under its own power, requires special physical strength and energy, and is an extremely difficult task for elderly people and the like. Even if you try to perform the above-mentioned exercise using a machine with the help of a machine, that is, by using the power of the machine, as a conventional product, the body is forced to bend backward and return to the original position. There is only a machine, and such exercise involves physical pain, it is difficult to perform it for the elderly etc. due to psychological resistance, and if you do it forcibly, it will rather cause pain or impair the physical condition Even cause the effect. In addition, regarding exercises that contribute to maintaining or increasing muscle strength of the thigh muscles, etc., for those who cannot walk or the elderly who have difficulty walking, a great deal of We can say that there is virtually no way to do it easily, except to focus on effort and energy and spend money. In short, although this kind of exercise is particularly effective and very important for the elderly, etc., it has been known that machines and equipment which are conventionally suitable for easily performing this kind of exercise. There was no.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art.
The purpose is mainly for elderly people who cannot or cannot exercise their own strength to maintain or enhance muscle strength of the rectus abdominis, quadriceps, lower rectus abdominis, etc. From the normal supine position, the upper body or lower body can be bent and raised around the waist and returned to the original horizontal state, so that it can be repeatedly performed with other powers An object of the present invention is to provide a fitness machine that is inexpensive and easy to use.

[0006]

The present invention has solved the above-mentioned problems by the following means. First, the rear end of the undulation table is rotatably engaged with the front end of the base, and a contact member for applying the upper body or lower body to the upper surface of the undulation table is slidably mounted. Then, a receiving plate extending substantially perpendicularly and abutting against the tip of the upper or lower body of the user was attached so that its position could be adjusted in the front-rear direction.
Then, the base and the undulation table configured as described above are so arranged that the upper surface of the pedestal and the upper surface of the abutment member generally form a horizontal plane (that is, a user who is lying on the base and the undulation table). (So that the body does not bow back). Further, the maximum angle range of the rotation of the undulation table is about 90 degrees upward from the horizontal plane, and the undulation table is automatically and repeatedly rotated in any range within the maximum angle range. A drive device is connected so that an upper limit and a lower limit of the undulating rotation are set to a desired angle range within the maximum angle, and the drive device is activated to elapse a desired set time. A control mechanism for stopping later or when necessary is interposed in the drive circuit of the drive device, so that the angle range of the undulating rotation and the start and end times thereof can be arbitrarily selected.

The base or the up-and-down base is provided with display means configured to allow a user to visually check the control contents of the control mechanism or the set angle of the angle adjustment mechanism, and the control or angle is immediately changed. I was able to see it.

[0008] The driving device is provided with means for changing the driving speed and display means configured to allow the user to visually check the contents of the change, so that the driving speed can be changed arbitrarily.

The base is provided with a leg base capable of adjusting the height and the front-rear position so that it can be attached and detached freely. Movement can be performed.

At the front end or side portion of the undulation table, there is provided a danger prevention means for issuing a signal for stopping the driving device, and the means is connected to a driving circuit of the driving device so that a child or the like can approach the driving circuit. Or, when contact is made, the rotation of the undulation table automatically stops.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 and 2 show a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention in a side view and a perspective view, and FIGS. 3 to 9 show general examples of its use. Note that these are exemplifications for simplifying the description, and do not mean that the present invention is limited to the illustrated ones.

As clearly shown in FIG. 1 or FIG.
The up-and-down table 2 is rotatably fixed to the base 1 by a pivot 11. Two guide grooves 12 are engraved on the upper surface of the up-and-down table 2, and guide the sliding wheel 20 attached to the lower surface of the up-and-down member 3 with the grooves 12, so that the upper member 3 can freely move the upper surface of the up-and-down table 2. It can slide. As the configuration of the sliding mechanism, various known mechanisms such as rails and wheels can be used in addition to the guide groove and the sliding wheel. If the upper surface of the base 1 or the upper surface of the backing member 3 is covered with a soft mat or the like, or if it is formed with a depression so as to be easily adapted to the user's body, the usability is improved. In addition, if an uneven surface is provided on the upper surface of the contact member 2 or a convex portion that hits the pot is provided, not only the above-described exercise effect but also the acupressure effect can be further added. The base 1 and the abutment member 3 thus arranged are disposed such that the upper surfaces thereof substantially form a horizontal plane. Even if there is a slight difference in elevation, it is only necessary to be able to arrange so as to maintain a supine state without pain.

A receiving plate 4 is attached to the front end of the contact member 3. The position of the receiving plate 4 is adjusted in the front-rear direction of the backing member 3 so that, in use, the receiving plate 4 comes into contact with the tip of the upper or lower body of each user, that is, the top of the head or the toe.
This is because the length to the crown or toe differs depending on the user, and it is necessary to adjust the position. As such a mechanism, a mechanism used for a headrest in a driver's seat of an automobile can be considered. In short, when the undulation table 2 is undulated and rotated, it is easy for users with different sitting heights and leg lengths to receive the receiving plate 4 at the top or toes and the contact member 3 easily slips down. It is only necessary to be configured to be adjustable so that it can be blocked.

As shown by the imaginary line in FIG. 1, the maximum angle range of the rotation of the undulation table 2 is about 90 degrees upward from the horizontal plane. This is because when the angle is lowered from the horizontal plane, physical pain is caused, and when the angle is bent to an angle exceeding 90 degrees, the negative effect becomes larger. The horizontal plane may be maintained by the driving device 5 described below, or may be formed in a structure separated from the driving device.

The driving device 5 provided between the machine frame 13 on which the base 1 is mounted and the up-and-down table 2 includes a piston having a piston rod 14, an upper chamber for applying oil pressure to the upper surface of the piston, and a lower It comprises a hydraulic cylinder 15 having a lower chamber for applying pressure, and a hydraulic circuit capable of adjusting the pressure. The hydraulic cylinder 15 is pivotally mounted on the machine frame 13 so as not to rotate clockwise from the position shown by the solid line in FIG. Is pivotally attached to the lower surface of the undulation table 2 so that the upper end can freely rotate. When the piston rod 14 is most contracted, the undulation table 2 is at the lowest and almost horizontal state, and when the piston rod 14 is fully extended, the undulation table 2 is rotated most greatly and is almost vertical. ing. That is, when the oil in the lower chamber of the hydraulic cylinder 15 is discharged and the pressure oil is supplied to the upper chamber, the piston rod 14 contracts, thereby discharging the oil in the upper chamber of the hydraulic cylinder 15 and supplying the pressure oil to the lower chamber. Then, the piston rod 14 extends. When oil discharge and oil supply are stopped, the movement of the piston rod 14 stops. It should be noted that a pneumatic device may be provided instead of the above-described hydraulic device, or another known drive device using a variable speed motor that rotates forward and backward and a link mechanism may be provided.

The angle adjusting mechanism 6 includes an arc-shaped groove 16 provided in the machine frame 13 and an operating rod 1 fixed below the up-and-down table 2, rotated together with the up-and-down table 2, and whose tip slides on the upper surface of the arc-shaped groove 16.
7, a lower limit switch 18 movably provided near the upper end of the arc-shaped groove 16, and an upper limit switch 19 movably provided near the lower end of the arc-shaped groove 16. The tip of the operating rod 17 is disposed between the lower limit switch 18 and the upper limit switch 19. And
These limit switches are electrically connected to a solenoid valve (not shown) interposed in the pressure oil circuit, and move along the arc-shaped groove 16 to change its position to change the position thereof. 2 defines the upper and lower limits of the undulating rotation. More specifically, when the tip of the operating rod 17 that rotates together with the up-and-down table 2 touches the lower limit switch 18,
The hydraulic circuit is switched so that the oil in the upper chamber of the hydraulic cylinder 15 is discharged and the pressure oil is supplied to the lower chamber of the hydraulic cylinder 15 by the signal. The hydraulic circuit is switched so that the oil in the lower chamber of the hydraulic cylinder 15 is drained and the pressure oil is supplied to the upper chamber of the hydraulic cylinder 15. When the hydraulic circuit is switched so as to discharge pressure oil to the lower chamber or the upper chamber and receive a stop signal of the driving device 5,
The discharge and the supply of the pressure oil to the lower chamber and the upper chamber of the hydraulic cylinder 15 are simultaneously stopped. Instead of the hydraulic device described above, when equipped with pneumatic equipment, or when equipped with a drive device using a variable speed motor that rotates forward and reverse and a link mechanism, etc., the angle adjustment mechanism described above is used. Although it can be used, it goes without saying that it is better to use another mechanism most suitable for the device, device, or the like together with the limit switch or the like.

The driving mode of the driving device 5, that is, the control contents of the control mechanism (starting of the driving device 5, setting of the rotation continuation time by a timer or the like, for example, stopping after elapse of a desired set time or stopping when necessary) and driving In the illustrated example, a display means 7 for displaying the content of a shift of the device 5, for example, an increase or a decrease in the oil pressure of the hydraulic circuit, is attached to the side surface of the base 1. This mounting position is only required to be easy for the user to see and operate, even at the undulation table 2 and other places.

In the illustrated example, the display means 8 of the angle adjusting mechanism 6, that is, the display means of the angle of the undulation table 2, is attached to the hands fixed to the lower limit switch 18 and the upper limit switch 19, and to the edge of the arc-shaped groove 16. However, if the angle is detected electrically or optically and displayed collectively on the display means 7, it becomes easier to see and operate.

The footrest 9 is provided on the base 1. As clearly shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, a plurality of through holes are provided in the footrest 9, a plurality of screw holes are provided in the side surface of the base 1, and the footrest 9 is attached to the base 1 with screws 23 from the side. Since the height and the front-rear position can be adjusted and removed by screwing, each user can adjust the footrest 9 at any time to perform the exercise shown in FIGS. 8. The exercise shown in FIG. 9 can be easily performed. The height of the footrest 9 is 2
0 cm to 40 cm is standard.

The danger prevention means 10 is provided at the front end or side of the undulation table 2. Using a photoelectric sensor, or using a limit switch, etc., when a child or the like comes close to the up-and-down base 2 that is performing the up-and-down rotation, or when the child comes into contact with the up-and-down base 2 Then, a stop signal for automatically stopping the driving device is immediately issued, and the driving of the device is stopped.

If necessary, a band or tape 24 for tightening and fixing the waist or the like is attached to the base 1 as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a band or a tape 25 for fixing a leg or the like is attached to the contact member 3. It is desirable that these can be easily attached and detached and that the length can be freely adjusted according to individual differences of users. Further, a pipe-shaped caster 21 or an anti-vibration rubber 22 may be attached to the grounding surface of the machine frame 13 to facilitate the movement of the machine frame or to stabilize the entire machine frame.

Next, a general example of use will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7 show examples of use in performing exercises for maintaining or enhancing muscle strength of the rectus abdominis muscle and the like, and FIGS. 8 and 9 show the quadriceps femoris and the rectus abdominis muscle. At the time of use, the user sets a preferable angle range by the angle adjusting mechanism 6, and also appropriately selects and sets the driving mode of the driving device. If you can't do it yourself, ask your caregiver to set it.

Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper body is brought into contact with the upper surface of the contact member 3 and the lower body is brought into contact with the upper surface of the substrate 1 and supine, and the receiving plate 4 is adjusted so as to be in contact with the top of the head. At that time, the waist and the like are tightened and fixed by a band or a tape 24 or the like as desired or necessary. When the driving device is started, that is, when the start button of the display means 7 in the driving mode is pressed, the up-and-down table 2 starts rotating. When the pointer of the angle display means 8 is set to, for example, about 45 degrees upward from the horizontal plane (specifically, the pointer of the lower limit switch 18 is set to 0 degrees, and the pointer of the upper limit switch 19 is set to about 45 degrees. ), The undulation table 2 is automatically moved to about 45 degrees as shown in FIG.
It repeatedly undulates and rotates at an angle range of degrees at a set speed. In this case, 15 rotations per minute is standard. And
When the time set by the timer or the like elapses, the rotation automatically stops. When the pointer of the angle display means 8 is set to about 90 degrees, the undulation table 2 automatically moves to about 90 degrees as shown in FIG.
It repeatedly undulates and rotates at an angle range of degrees at a set speed. In this case, twelve rotations per minute is standard. In addition to this, for example, the pointer of the lower limit switch 18 is set to 1
If the pointer of the upper limit switch 19 is set to 20 degrees in accordance with 0 degrees, the up-and-down rotation movement over an angle range of 10 degrees can be continuously performed while the upper body is slightly bent and raised. It is also possible to arbitrarily lengthen or shorten the duration, increase or decrease the speed. FIGS. 6 and 7 show examples of use when the footrest 9 is used. If the footrest 9 is used, more advanced exercise can be performed. The position and height of the footrest 9 are determined in consideration of the user's physical condition and the like.

Another use is to apply the lower body to the contact member 3.
And adjust the receiving plate 4 so as to be in contact with the toe. At this time, a band or tape 25 is used if
Fix the leg by using a similar method. When the pointer of the angle display means 8 is set to, for example, about 45 degrees upward from the horizontal plane, the up-and-down table 2 automatically repeats the up and down rotation of the angle range of about 45 degrees at the set speed as shown in FIG. . In this case,
15 turns per minute are standard. When the pointer of the angle display means 8 is set to 90 degrees, as shown in FIG.
Automatically rotates up and down repeatedly in an angle range of about 90 degrees at a set speed. In this case, twelve rotations per minute is standard. Also in this case, the angle range, the duration, and the speed of the rotation can be arbitrarily selected.

[0024]

The present invention can be used for exercising the upper body or can be used for exercising the lower body. In the case of exercising the lower body, the exercise can be carried out for a long time without any difficulty while reading or watching TV. And
Since the up-and-down table 2 can be stopped at an arbitrary angle, when the user does not exercise, the up-and-down table 2 can be stopped horizontally or at an arbitrary angle and used as a bed or a sofa. In addition, since the abutment member 3 is supported by the user's top or toe via the receiving plate 4, it is reliably prevented from slipping down during the up-and-down rotation of the up-and-down base 2,
The relative movement between the lower surface of the upper body or the lower surface of the lower body and the upper surface of the backing member 3 during use can be easily eliminated.

The user remains in the normal supine position,
Performing abdominal muscle exercise by repeatedly bending and stretching the upper body that is horizontally extended upward (forward) around the waist and restoring it without bending the body backwards, Alternatively, it is not easy to exercise the lower thighs and abdominal muscles by repeatedly bending and lowering the horizontally extended lower body upward with the waist as an axis and restoring the lower body. Can be lost,
The machine of the present invention has no physical pain and no psychological resistance, and can be said to be optimal for elderly people and the like. It goes without saying that it may be used by persons other than the elderly.

The undulating table 2 repeats the undulating rotation at a desired speed within a desired range within an angle range of about 90 degrees upward from the horizontal plane at a desired speed and for a desired time. You can exercise by selecting the speed, duration or angle range of the undulating rotation according to your physical condition and mood, etc., so you can maintain or enhance muscular strength such as rectus abdominal muscles and improve various functions of internal organs It is extremely effective in activating and lowering the body fat rate by maintaining or enhancing the muscle strength of the quadriceps muscle, lower rectus abdominal muscle, and the like. Then, if the user accidentally feels worse during use, the rotation is immediately stopped by pressing the stop button of the display means 7, so that a person with a weak body can use comfortably and effectively with peace of mind.

Since the control of the driving device, the angle of the undulating rotation, and the like are displayed on the display means configured to be visible to the user, the user can adjust them independently by himself / herself. It can be done easily. Needless to say, if they are displayed together in one place, or if there is an operation button near the fingertip of the user who is using it, the operation becomes easier. No.

Since the footrest 9 is attached so that the height and the front-back position can be adjusted, those who are accustomed to the exercises shown in FIGS. It can be extended to people who do not fall into the category, but who think that a strong exercise on their own is troublesome. As the height of the footrest 9 is increased, the degree of training of each part of the body is further increased. In addition, the support point may be on the back side of the knee, the calf, or the site of the Achilles tendon, and the location to be pressed and the type of muscle to be trained may be arbitrarily changed.

The danger prevention means 10 is attached to the front end or the side of the up-and-down base 2, so that when a child or the like comes close to the up-and-down base 2 that is performing the up-and-down rotation, In such a case, the driving device is automatically stopped immediately and danger can be prevented. It is also a matter of course to issue an alarm or blink a warning light in conjunction with the signal.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a user is lying on the machine of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the upper body is undulating in an angle range of about 45 degrees.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the upper body is undulating in an angle range of about 90 degrees.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the upper body is performing an up-and-down motion in an angle range of about 45 degrees using the footrest 9;

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the upper body is undulating in an angle range of about 90 degrees using the footrest 9;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the lower body is performing an up-and-down motion in an angle range of about 45 degrees.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a state in which the lower body is undulating in an angle range of about 90 degrees.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 base 2 undulating platform 3 abutment member 4 receiving plate 5 driving device 6 angle adjusting mechanism 7 display means of driving mode 8 angle display means 9 footrest 10 danger prevention means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A base having a rear end portion rotatably attached to a front end portion thereof and a contact member for applying an upper body or a lower body of a user to an upper surface of the base slidably. Are arranged such that the upper surface of the base and the upper surface of the contact member substantially form a horizontal plane, and extend substantially perpendicularly to the front end of the contact member to abut on the tip of the upper or lower body of the user. The receiving plate is attached so that its position can be adjusted in the front-rear direction, and the maximum angle range of the rotation of the undulation table is about 90 degrees upward from the horizontal plane, and the undulation table has an arbitrary range within the maximum angle range. A driving device is connected so that the table can be automatically turned up and down repeatedly, and an angle adjustment mechanism for setting the upper and lower limits of the up and down rotation to a desired angle range within the maximum angle is additionally provided. And
An auto-fitness machine wherein a control mechanism for activating the drive device and stopping it after a desired set time has elapsed or when necessary is interposed in a drive circuit of the drive device. 2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein a display means configured to allow a user to visually check the control contents of the control mechanism or the set angle of the angle adjustment mechanism is provided on a base or an up-and-down base. Auto fitness machine. 3. The automatic fitness machine according to claim 1, wherein the drive unit is provided with a drive speed shifting unit and a display unit configured to allow a user to visually check the shift content. . 4. The automatic fitness machine according to claim 1, wherein a footrest capable of adjusting a height and a front-rear position is attached to and detachable from the base. 5. A danger prevention means for issuing a signal for automatically stopping a driving device at a front end or a side portion of the undulation platform,
5. The automatic fitness machine according to claim 1, wherein said means is connected to a driving circuit of said driving device.