JP2003245374A - Aiding device for muscular strength enhancement - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a small device without requiring a space, which enables enhancement of various muscles with one device. <P>SOLUTION: This device has electrodes 2 and 3 to be disposed on the skin over a stretching muscle, and a voltage generating means 1 for applying a voltage to the electrodes 2 and 3. The stretching muscle act as a load on a contracting muscle in order to perform a specified movement by the voltage applied to the stretched muscle. Thereby, the device is made small and light, and the aiding device for muscular strength enhancement, which does not require a space for putting and easy to handle, is obtained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a muscle strength assisting device that acts as a load on a corresponding muscle when performing an operation for strengthening muscle strength.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a method for strengthening muscle strength, a method of applying a load to a muscle and performing a predetermined motion has been used. As this auxiliary load, a method is used in which a heavy object such as iron or water is put in a container and used as a heavy object.

[0003]

In such a conventional method, the load to be used differs depending on the muscle to be trained, and various shapes of loads are required, or in the case of a large and heavy instrument such as a bench press. , There is a problem that there is no place to put it.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a muscular strength strengthening auxiliary device capable of effectively strengthening muscular strength with a simple structure regardless of location.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises an electrode arranged on the upper skin of the extending muscle and a voltage generating means for applying a voltage to the electrode, and the extending muscle. The muscle strength assisting device is characterized in that an extension muscle acts as a load on a muscle that contracts in order to perform a predetermined action by applying a voltage to the muscle.

As a result, the device can be made smaller and lighter, and the muscle strength assisting device can be realized which does not take up any space and is easy to handle.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The invention according to claim 1 is provided with an electrode arranged on the upper skin of an extending muscle and a voltage generating means for applying a voltage to the electrode, and applying a voltage to the extending muscle. Thus, the muscle strengthening assisting device is characterized in that the extension muscle acts as a load on the muscle that contracts to perform a predetermined motion.

As a result, the device can be made smaller and lighter, and it is possible to realize a muscle strength assisting device which is excellent in storability and easy to handle.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the electrodes are arranged in two kinds of muscles that are dual in a predetermined operation, and the muscles to which a voltage is applied are switched according to the operation. It is used as a strengthening auxiliary device.

Thus, a plurality of muscles can be trained by one operation, and a muscle strength assisting device capable of efficiently strengthening muscle strength can be realized.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the muscle strength assisting device according to the first or second aspect, wherein the voltage generated by the voltage means is changed with time.

This makes it possible to realize an easy-to-use muscular-strengthening assisting device capable of preventing abrupt contraction of muscles, allowing smooth movement of operations.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a myoelectric potential detecting means for detecting an action potential of the muscle, and the voltage amount of the voltage generating means is adjusted according to the generation amount of the myoelectric potential. The muscular-strength-enhancing auxiliary device according to item 1.

As a result, the load applied to the muscles can be set to a predetermined value, and a muscle strengthening assisting device capable of effectively strengthening the muscles can be realized.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the muscle strength assisting apparatus according to the fourth aspect, in which voltage application is started after the output of the myoelectric potential detecting means exceeds a certain value.

As a result, the user can carry out the muscle strengthening operation without having to worry about the output timing of the voltage generating means, and the muscle strength assisting device having excellent operability can be realized.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the muscle strength assisting device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein the voltage pattern of the voltage generating means is switched according to the type of muscle.

As a result, a single device can be used for a plurality of muscles, and a muscular strength assisting device having excellent convenience can be realized.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that, in a continuous motion, a voltage is applied to a plurality of muscles in time series to the corresponding muscles. It is used as a strengthening auxiliary device.

As a result, it is possible to realize a muscular strength strengthening assisting device capable of efficiently applying a load to a plurality of muscles for one motion and efficiently increasing the muscular strength.

The invention according to claim 8 is provided with a sound source, and the apparatus for strengthening muscle strength according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the operating state of the voltage generating means is presented to a device user by using the sound source. I am trying.

With this, it becomes possible to easily know the output state from the voltage generating means 1 by instructing the operation by sound, and it is possible to realize a convenient muscle strengthening assisting device.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, before the predetermined voltage value is applied to the electrode by the voltage generating means, a voltage is applied with a voltage value lower than the applied voltage value, so that the operation start timing can be changed. Claims 1 to 8 to inform the user
The muscle strength assisting device according to any one of items.

As a result, the operation timing can be grasped without worrying about the surroundings due to noise or the like, so that it is possible to realize a muscular strength assisting device which is easy to use.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, an external input device is provided, and the exercise method and the voltage pattern are stored in the voltage generating means by the external input device. It is used as the muscle strength assisting device described in.

As a result, since it becomes possible to individually respond to the exercise suitable for the competition, the user can carry out a program tailored to himself and can provide a convenient muscle strengthening assisting device. Is.

The invention according to claim 11 is characterized by comprising storage means for storing the output value of the myoelectric potential detection means and the data of the voltage pattern in the storage means and comparing it with the data held in the storage device. The muscular-strengthening assisting device according to claim 11.

As a result, it becomes possible to confirm the degree of development of the muscular strength, and the output of the voltage generating means can be newly adjusted according to the state of the muscular strength, so that the muscular strength can be strengthened more efficiently. It is possible to realize a different muscle strength assisting device.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the data of the storage device is transmitted to a service organization through a line such as the Internet, and the exercise method and the voltage generating means improved by the service organization according to the data. 11. The voltage pattern is received and stored in the voltage generating means by using the external input device.
Alternatively, the muscle strength assisting device described in 11 is used.

As a result, the user can receive specialized advice through a line such as the Internet while using it at home and update the contents of the device each time, so that it is possible to more effectively strengthen the muscle. It is possible to realize a different muscle strength assisting device.

[0031]

(Embodiment 1) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the structure and operation of the muscle strength assisting device of this embodiment. The muscle strength assisting device generates a voltage for applying a predetermined voltage to the application electrode A2 placed on the skin surface immediately above the extending muscle for a muscle contracting in response to a certain motion (exercise). It is configured by means 1. As the applying electrode A2, there are a type having two electrodes on a concentric circle, a type having two electrodes arranged adjacent to each other, and the like. Further, as a method of arranging on the skin, there are a method of applying a conductor on the paste to secure contact with the skin, a method of winding a supporter equipped with an electrode, and the like. Further, the voltage generating means 1 is driven by a battery such as a dry cell, and outputs the set voltage value at a preset time and interval.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. In this embodiment, an example relating to the upper arm is particularly shown. FIG. 1 shows an operation of bending the arm inward from the elbow (operation A ... flexion operation), and the operation is established in such a manner that the biceps brachii muscle contracts and the triceps brachii muscle extends.

This is due to the fact that motion is performed by contraction of muscles. Conversely, when the arm is extended (motion B
The triceps muscles contract during the extension motion, and the biceps muscles extend. This action of contracting the muscle can be obtained by applying a voltage of a certain value or more to the electrode applied to the skin surface on the muscle, and is also medically applied such as treatment to a paralyzed patient.

Here, in the operation of contracting the biceps brachii, a predetermined voltage is applied from the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode A2 arranged on the skin surface of the triceps brachii, which is the originally extending muscle. This causes the extension muscles to contract. Since the action of contracting the originally extending muscle acts as a load on the contracting muscle, it has the same effect as when exercising by applying a constant weight load such as a weight to the muscle.

Further, when this method is used, the apparatus can be downsized, and therefore, there is an advantage that a storage space is not required as compared with the conventional method using a weight or the like as a load. In the present embodiment, an example relating to flexion / extension of the arm is shown, but the motion muscle is not particularly limited.

Further, FIG. 2 shows an example of a voltage waveform applied from the voltage generating means 1. Pulse width is several hundred us
ec, a pulse waveform with a frequency of about 10 to 100 Hz, and the integral value of one waveform is 0.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the muscle that antagonizes the motion muscle is contracted by electrical stimulation to be the load on the motion muscle, so that the load on the muscle can be created only by the electric signal. As a result, it is possible to reduce the size and weight of the device, realize a muscle strength assisting device that does not occupy a storage space and is easy to handle.

(Embodiment 2) A second embodiment of the muscle strength assisting device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a view showing the configuration and operation of the muscle strength assisting device of this embodiment. The structure of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, an application electrode is installed on the skin surface directly above two muscles that are in flexion and extension relative to each other for a predetermined motion. The difference is.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. In this embodiment, an example relating to the upper arm is particularly shown. In FIG. 3, an operation of bending the arm from the elbow to the inside, that is, an operation of contracting the biceps brachii muscle and extending the triceps brachii muscle is referred to as an operation A (flexion operation). On the other hand, an operation of extending the arm, that is, an operation of contracting the triceps brachii muscle and extending of the biceps brachii is referred to as an operation B (extension operation).

Here, in the operation of contracting the biceps brachii, a predetermined voltage is applied by the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode A2 arranged on the skin surface of the triceps brachii, which is the originally extending muscle. This causes the extensor muscles to contract. The action of contracting the extension muscle acts as a load on the contraction muscle. This has the same effect as exercising by applying a constant weight load such as a weight to strengthen muscles. When the extension operation is reversed after the flexion operation, a predetermined voltage is applied by the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode B3 arranged on the skin surface of the muscle of the biceps, which is originally the extension muscle. This causes the extension muscles to contract. The action of contracting the extension muscle acts as a load on the contraction muscle.

As described above, it is possible to efficiently strengthen the muscle by switching the muscle to which the voltage is applied for one operation. In the present embodiment, an example relating to flexion / extension of the arm is shown, but the motion muscle is not particularly limited.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to train a plurality of muscles by one operation by switching the electrodes applied from the voltage generating means 1 to the muscles that work in a dual manner. A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, which is capable of realizing a muscular strength strengthening auxiliary device capable of achieving good muscle strength. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration and operation of the muscle strength assisting device of this embodiment. The configuration of this embodiment is similar to that of the first and second embodiments.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. In this embodiment, an example relating to the upper arm is particularly shown. In FIG. 4, an operation of bending the arm inward from the elbow, that is, an operation of contracting the biceps brachii muscle and extending the triceps brachii muscle is referred to as an operation A (flexion operation). On the other hand, an operation of extending the arm, that is, an operation of contracting the triceps brachii muscle and extending of the biceps brachii is referred to as an operation B (extension operation).

In the operation of contracting the biceps muscle,
The extension muscle is contracted by applying a predetermined voltage by the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode A2 arranged on the skin surface of the triceps brachii muscle which is originally the extension muscle.
The action of contracting the extension muscle acts as a load on the contraction muscle. This has the same effect as exercising by applying a constant weight load such as a weight to strengthen muscles.

When the extension operation is reversed after the flexion operation, a predetermined voltage is applied from the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode B3 arranged on the skin surface of the biceps, which is the originally extending muscle. The extension muscle is contracted by applying. The action of contracting the extension muscle acts as a load on the contraction muscle.

Here, from the voltage generating means 1 to the applying electrode A2
Alternatively, when the applied voltage is applied to the applying electrode B while predicting the contraction state of the muscle and gradually changing the applied voltage, rapid muscle contraction due to electrical stimulation can be prevented,
It becomes possible to smoothly perform the operation when strengthening muscle strength.
In the present embodiment, an example relating to flexion / extension of the arm is shown, but the motion muscle is not particularly limited.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent sudden contraction of muscles due to electrical stimulation by gently changing the applied voltage of the voltage generating means 1, and to realize an easy-to-use muscle strength assisting device. It is a thing.

(Embodiment 4) A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration and operation of the muscle strength assisting device of this embodiment. The configuration of the present embodiment is similar to that of the first and second embodiments, but the difference of the present embodiment is that the measurement electrodes A5 and B6 for detecting myoelectric potential are placed on the skin above the muscle. The points are arranged and the point having the myoelectric potential detecting means 4 for processing the detected electric signal.

The operation of the above configuration will be described.
In this embodiment, an example relating to the upper arm is particularly shown. In FIG. 5, an operation of bending the arm inward from the elbow, that is, an operation of contracting the biceps brachii muscle and extending the triceps brachii muscle is referred to as an operation A (flexion operation). On the other hand, an operation of extending the arm, that is, an operation of contracting the triceps brachii muscle and extending of the biceps brachii is referred to as an operation B (extension operation). In the action of contracting the biceps brachii muscle, the extension muscle is generated by applying a predetermined voltage by the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode A2 arranged on the skin surface of the muscle of the triceps brachii that is originally a muscle to be stretched. It is contracting. The action of contracting the extension muscle acts as a load on the contraction muscle.

This has the same effect as the case of exercising with a load of a constant weight such as a weight for strengthening muscle strength. If, after this flexion motion, the extension motion is reversed,
The extension muscle is contracted by applying a predetermined voltage from the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode B3 arranged on the skin surface of the muscle of the biceps, which is originally the extension muscle. The action of contracting the extension muscle acts as a load on the contraction muscle.

On the other hand, the measuring electrode B6 arranged on the skin surface of the biceps muscle that contracts during the action A transfers the myoelectric potential of the biceps muscle to the skin surface of the triceps muscle that contracts during the action B. The arranged measurement electrode A5 measures the myoelectric potential of the triceps brachii muscle.

Here, the myoelectric potential of the contracting muscle is measured by the measuring electrode A5 and the measuring electrode B6, collected and processed by the myoelectric potential detecting means 4, and a voltage is generated so that the contracting muscle generates a predetermined myoelectric potential. The voltage generated by the means 1 will be adjusted. This makes it possible to set a load suitable for strengthening the muscle strength and effectively strengthen the muscle strength. In this embodiment, the myoelectric potential detecting means 4 is described as a block different from the voltage generating means 1, but it is also possible to store them in the same housing.

Further, FIG. 5 shows an example of a method of processing the data obtained by the myoelectric potential detecting means 4. Since the myoelectric potentials measured by the measuring electrodes A5 and B6 normally touch both electrodes, they are first rectified by the rectifying means 17 so that the absolute value can be obtained. Next, the amplification means 18 performs amplification, and then the integration means 19 performs integration to obtain the voltage envelope value of the myoelectric potential. The magnitude of the myoelectric potential can be grasped from this envelope value. Further, the myoelectric potential detection means 4 is preferably driven by a battery such as a battery.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by using the myoelectric potential of the contracting muscle as the feedback signal, it is possible to set the load applied to the muscle to a predetermined value and effectively strengthen the muscle. It is possible to realize a muscle strength assisting device that can be used.

(Embodiment 5) A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Since this embodiment has the same configuration as that of the fourth embodiment, it will be omitted.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the operation of the muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a predetermined operation is started, a myoelectric potential appears in the contracting muscle by the operation, and the voltage generating means 1 starts outputting when the myoelectric potential reaches a certain value or more. , The voltage is applied to the muscle on the extension side (antagonist muscle). By operating in this manner, the device user can start the operation without being aware of the timing of starting the operation.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the user can perform the muscle strengthening operation without having to worry about the output timing of the voltage generating means 1, and the muscle strength assisting device having excellent operability. Can be realized.

(Embodiment 6) A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The structure of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first and second embodiments, and will be omitted.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the operation of the muscle strength assisting device of this embodiment. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the usage pattern of the voltage generated by the voltage generator 1 is selected according to the operation designated in advance.

This means that, for example, in the case of strengthening the muscles of the upper arm and strengthening the muscles of the thighs of the foot, the muscles of which the applied voltage value and the rise time differ greatly are handled by one device. It is possible to use a voltage pattern that is effective in strengthening each muscle.

As described above, according to this embodiment, a single device can be used for a plurality of muscles, and a muscle strength assisting device having excellent convenience can be realized.

(Embodiment 7) A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment, and will be omitted.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the operation of the muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device of the present embodiment. The present embodiment relates to an example of a case where a plurality of muscles continuously move, such as flexion and extension of the lower limbs and push-ups.

In this embodiment, for example, in the motion of repeating flexion → extension such as flexion / extension of the leg, the contraction of the muscle A →
An example for contraction of muscle B → contraction of dual muscle of muscle B (antagonistic muscle: muscle B ′) → contraction of dual muscle of muscle A (antagonistic muscle: muscle A ′) is shown. Corresponding to this continuous movement of muscles, by continuously applying voltage to the extension muscles of each muscle movement, it is possible to continuously load multiple contracting muscles and efficiently It becomes possible to train the muscles.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a voltage is applied in time series to the extensor muscle paired with a plurality of contractile muscles that operate continuously with respect to continuous operation, thereby performing one operation. Thus, it is possible to apply a load to a plurality of muscles, and it is possible to realize a muscle strength assisting device that can efficiently increase muscle strength.

(Embodiment 8) An eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of the muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device of the present embodiment. The present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first and second embodiments, except that the output state of the voltage generating means 1 is presented to the user by using the sound source 1.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. In this embodiment, an example relating to the upper arm is particularly shown. In FIG.
This shows an operation of bending the arm from the elbow to the inner side (operation A ... bending operation), and the operation is established in such a manner that the biceps brachii muscle contracts and the triceps brachii muscle extends. This is due to the fact that the muscles can contract to perform a motion. Conversely, when the arm is stretched (motion B ... stretching motion), the triceps brachii muscle contracts and the biceps muscle extends. It will be.

Here, in the operation of contracting the biceps brachii, a predetermined voltage is applied by the voltage generator 1 to the application electrode A2 arranged on the skin surface of the triceps brachii, which is the originally extending muscle. This causes the extensor muscles to contract. The action of contracting the extension muscle acts as a load on the contraction muscle.

Here, by instructing the user on the timing and operating method of voltage application of the voltage generating means 1 using the sound source 7, the user can effectively use the muscle strength assisting device. .

In the present embodiment, the type of the sound source 1 is not particularly limited, but there are a method of instructing by voice, a method of instructing the exercise start timing by a buzzer, and the like.
In the present embodiment, the sound source 7 is described as a block different from the voltage generating means 1, but it is also possible to store them in the same housing.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by providing the sound source 7, it is possible to easily know the output state from the voltage generating means 1 by instructing the operation by sound, and it is easy to use. It is possible to realize a good muscle strengthening assist device.

(Ninth Embodiment) A ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment, and will be omitted.

The operation relating to the above configuration will be described. Figure 11
[Fig. 7] is a diagram showing the operation of the muscle strength assisting device of the present embodiment.
Here, before the voltage generation means 1 starts output, a stimulus of a level that allows the skin sensation to perceive an electrical stimulus is given to instruct the start of operation. In electrical stimulation, since there is a large difference between the voltage level at which a vibration sensation due to electrical stimulation is perceived and the voltage level at which muscles contract, there is no contraction of the muscles by electrical stimulation for this operation instruction. By operating in this manner, it becomes possible for the device user to effectively use the device without being aware of the sound to the surroundings.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the operation timing can be grasped without worrying about the surroundings due to noise and the like, so that a convenient muscle strengthening assisting device can be realized.

(Embodiment 10) A tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the structure of the muscle strength assisting device of this embodiment. This embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first and second embodiments, but is provided with the external input device 8, and the voltage generating means 1 is provided with an operation corresponding to various motions and a voltage pattern corresponding to the operation. 8
Is stored in the voltage generating means 1 through.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The external input device 8 receives an operation suitable for each exercise and a voltage pattern corresponding to the operation from an external storage device (not shown), and sends it to the voltage generating means 1. According to the data input from the external input device 8, the voltage generating means 1 directs a motion and applies a voltage to an application electrode placed on the upper skin of the corresponding muscle. By doing so, it is possible to present the exercise suitable for each competition and to show the method of effectively using the muscle strength assisting device.

In the present embodiment, the external input device 8 is described as a block different from the voltage generating means 1, but it is also possible to store them in the same housing. Further, as external storage means (not shown), there are various ones such as those utilizing magnetic storage and those storing optically, but are not particularly limited.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the external input device 8 is provided, and by inputting the exercise method and the voltage generation pattern corresponding to each competition to the voltage generation means 1 through the external input device 8, the device user can be various. It is possible to provide an muscular strength assisting device that is easy to use because it is possible to select and perform an exercise program suitable for a variety of competitions.

(Embodiment 11) An eleventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of the muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device of the present embodiment. This embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first and second embodiments, but is provided with the storage means 9 and stores the voltage value used in the voltage generation means 1 and the value measured by the myoelectric potential detection means 4 in the storage device 9. The point is different.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. For the designated operation, the storage device 9 stores the voltage value of the voltage generating means 1 used for the operation and the output value of the myoelectric potential detecting means 4 for measuring the generated myoelectric potential. Therefore, by comparing the data obtained here with the data accumulated in the past, it becomes possible for the device user to know the strengthening state of his / her own muscle strength, and the device user can confirm the effect of strengthening muscle strength. It will be possible.

Further, as the muscle strength increases, the voltage generating means 1
It is possible to increase the voltage value of and increase the load on the muscle. In the present embodiment, the storage means 9 is described as a block different from the voltage generation means 1, but it is also possible to store them in the same housing.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the memory device 9 stores the voltage value of the voltage generating means 1 and the voltage value of the myoelectric potential detecting device 4 and compares them with past data to confirm the degree of development of muscle strength. Since it is possible to newly adjust the output of the voltage generating means in accordance with the state of muscle strength, it is possible to realize a muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device capable of more efficiently strengthening muscle strength.

As a result, the user can strengthen his / her muscular strength while using it at home or the like while receiving specialized advice through the Internet, etc. Therefore, the muscular-strengthening assisting device capable of efficiently strengthening the muscular strength. Can be realized.

(Embodiment 12) A twelfth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of the muscle strength assisting device of this embodiment. The present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the tenth and eleventh embodiments, but the contents stored in the storage means 9 are used by the device user using the external input means 8 to access the line from the first information processing terminal 10. 11 differs in that a second information processing terminal 12 operated by a service person who provides a new service is installed.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The device information and the myoelectric potential information stored in the storage device 9 are sent to the first information processing terminal 10 through the external input device 8. The sending means may be a storage device using magnetism or optics, but is not particularly limited. The information stored in the first information processing terminal 10 is transmitted through the line 11 to the second information processing terminal 1 of the service institution that provides the information of the device.
2 is sent. The service organization analyzes based on the transmitted data, creates an operation for new muscle strengthening and a voltage pattern corresponding to the operation, and sends it to the device user through the second information processing terminal 12.

In this way, the device user who sends the usage status of the device to the service company through the line such as the Internet and updates the data of the device can effectively strengthen the muscle.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the device user can receive the advice of specialization from home or the like through the line 11 such as the Internet and update the contents of the device each time, the device can be strengthened more effectively. It is possible to realize a muscle strength assisting device capable of achieving the above.

[0088]

As is apparent from the above embodiments, according to the invention of claim 1, the device can be made smaller and lighter in weight, has excellent storability and is easy to handle. Can be realized.

According to the present invention of claim 2,
This makes it possible to train a plurality of muscles with one motion, and to realize a muscle strength assisting device that can efficiently strengthen muscles.

According to the present invention of claim 3,
It is possible to realize an easy-to-use muscular strength auxiliary device that can prevent sudden contraction of muscles, enable smooth movement of movements.

According to the present invention of claim 4,
It is possible to set the load on the muscle to a predetermined value,
Thus, it is possible to realize a muscle strength assisting device that can effectively strengthen muscle strength.

According to the present invention of claim 5,
The user can perform the muscle strengthening operation without paying attention to the output timing of the voltage generating means, and the muscle strength assisting device having excellent operability can be realized.

According to the present invention of claim 6,
One device can be used for a plurality of muscles, and it is possible to realize a convenient muscle strengthening auxiliary device.

According to the present invention of claim 7,
It is possible to realize a muscle strength enhancement assisting device that can apply a load to a plurality of muscles in one motion and efficiently increase the muscle strength.

According to the present invention of claim 8,
By issuing an operation instruction by sound, the voltage generating means 1
It is possible to easily know the output state from the device, and it is possible to realize an easy-to-use muscle strength assisting device.

According to the present invention of claim 9,
Since it is possible to grasp the operation timing without worrying about the surroundings due to noise or the like, it is possible to realize a muscle strength assisting device that is easy to use.

Further, according to the present invention of claim 10, since it is possible to individually respond to the exercise suitable for the competition, the user can carry out a program suitable for himself or herself, and the usability is improved. It is possible to provide a good muscle strength assisting device.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, it is possible to confirm the degree of development of the muscle force, and it is possible to newly adjust the output of the voltage generating means in accordance with the state of the muscle force. It is possible to realize a muscle strength enhancement assisting device that can more efficiently strengthen muscle strength.

According to the present invention of claim 12, the user can receive the advice of specialization through the line such as the Internet while using it at home or the like, and can update the contents of the device each time. It is possible to realize a muscle strength enhancement assisting device that can effectively strengthen muscle strength.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 (a) is a diagram showing a usage state of a muscle strength assisting device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a diagram showing signals for use operation of the muscle strength assisting device.

FIG. 2 is a voltage waveform diagram of voltage generating means in the muscle strength assisting device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a usage state of the muscle strength assisting device according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing signals for use operation of the muscle strength assisting device.

FIG. 4 (a) is a diagram showing a usage state of the muscle strength assisting device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 (b) is a diagram showing signals for use operation of the muscle strength assisting device.

FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a usage state of the muscle strength assisting device of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing signals for use operation of the muscle strength assisting device.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a myoelectric potential detecting means according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a voltage envelope waveform of a voltage generating means according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the operation of the myoelectric potential enhancement assisting device of the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a voltage envelope waveform of a voltage generating means according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a usage state of the muscle strength assisting device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing signals relating to a use operation of the muscle strength assisting device.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a voltage envelope waveform of a voltage generating means according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of a myoelectric potential enhancement assisting device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of an EMG enhancement assisting device according to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of a myoelectric potential enhancement assisting device according to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Voltage generation means 2 Application electrode A 3 Application electrode B 4 Myoelectric potential detection means 5 Measuring electrode A 6 Measuring electrode B 7 sound sources 8 External input device 9 storage means 10 First information processing terminal 11 lines 12 Second information processing terminal 17 Rectification means 18 Amplification means 19 Integral means

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. An electrode arranged on the upper skin of a stretching muscle, and a voltage generating means for applying a voltage to the electrode,
A muscle strength assisting device characterized in that an extension muscle acts as a load on a muscle that contracts to perform a predetermined action by applying a voltage to the extension muscle. 2. A pair of electrodes that form a dual pair in a given operation.
The muscle strengthening assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the muscle strengthening auxiliary device is arranged on different types of muscles, and the muscles to which a voltage is applied are switched according to the operation. 3. The muscle strength assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the voltage generated by the voltage means is changed with time. 4. The muscle strength enhancement according to claim 1, further comprising a myoelectric potential detection means for detecting a muscle action potential, and adjusting the voltage amount of the voltage generation means according to the generation amount of the myoelectric potential. Auxiliary device. 5. The muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device according to claim 4, wherein voltage application is started after the output of the myoelectric potential detecting means exceeds a certain value. 6. The muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein the voltage pattern of the voltage generating means is switched according to the type of muscle. 7. The muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device according to claim 1, wherein in continuous operation, a voltage is applied to the corresponding muscles in time series with respect to a plurality of muscles. 8. The muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device according to claim 1, further comprising a sound source, and presenting an operating state of the voltage generating means to a device user by using the sound source. 9. A device user is informed of the operation start timing by applying a voltage smaller than the voltage value of the applied voltage before applying a predetermined voltage value to the electrodes by the voltage generating means. 8. The muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device according to any one of 8 above. 10. The muscle strength enhancing auxiliary device according to claim 1, further comprising an external input device, wherein the external input device stores an exercise method and a voltage pattern in the voltage generating means. 11. The muscle force according to claim 11, further comprising storage means, wherein the storage means stores the output value of the myoelectric potential detection means and the data of the voltage pattern, and compares the data with the data held in the storage device. Reinforcement auxiliary device. 12. The data of the storage device is transmitted to a service organization through a line such as the Internet, and the exercise method and the voltage pattern of the voltage generating means improved according to the data are received from the service organization and externally input. The muscular-strengthening assisting device according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the voltage-generating means is stored in a device.