JP2010194034A - Exercise equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide exercise equipment capable of appropriately inducing the posture of a user for exercise. <P>SOLUTION: In the exercise equipment, a table selected from a plurality of data selecting tables stored in an FB data selection table group 69 to be used is changed in the elapse of time so that the voice as feedback stimulation is changed along the elapse of time by a microcomputer 17. The voice as the feedback stimulation with the same content but different expression is output by the microcomputer 17 in the elapse of time if the difference between a typical value as detection information and a target value is within the same range. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an exercise device that applies exercise load to a user.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various exercise apparatuses that impart exercise load to a user have been proposed, and are used for various reasons, for example, for the purpose of training the user's body and for the purpose of maintaining health.

  As such an exercise device, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a predetermined load is applied to a movable part capable of repetitive movement, and a user performs repetitive movement by holding the movable part. There is a known exercise device that trains the body.

  In the exercise device disclosed in Patent Document 1, position detection means for detecting the position of the movable part during repetitive movement, the detection position of the movable part detected by the position detection means, and the target during the reciprocating movement of the movable part Position monitoring means for monitoring the relative position of the position (reference position) and detecting the position deviation, and notification means for notifying the deviation when the position monitoring means detects the deviation. When the position monitoring unit detects a shift, the notification unit notifies the user according to the shift.

JP 2007-236557 A

  By the way, in the above exercise device, a configuration has been proposed in which notification is made so as to prompt correction of the deviation of the movement (posture) of the user who performs repetitive exercise, but the instruction content is “too late” or “too fast”. It is monotonous and limited as in the case of “Masu”, etc., and there is a limit in suitably guiding the user's movement (posture).

  In addition, in the exercise device other than the periodic exercise like the above exercise device, that is, the exercise device of the non-periodic exercise (discrete exercise), if the instruction content is limited monotonously as described above, the user There is a limit to suitably guiding the movement (posture) of

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an exercise device that can suitably guide the user's exercise posture.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is an exercise device capable of imparting an exercise effect to a user by performing a predetermined body motion by the user, and the exercise of the user The detection means for detecting the posture, the detection information obtained by the detection means and the target value of the detection information are compared, and the feedback information that the user's motion posture approaches the target value is detected information. And a feedback stimulus output means for outputting according to the difference between the target value and the feedback stimulus output means configured to output a feedback stimulus having a different expression with time. To do.

  In this invention, the control means compares the detection means for detecting the movement posture of the user seated on the seat with the detection information obtained by the detection means and the target value of the detection information, Feedback stimulus output means is provided for outputting a feedback stimulus such that the exercise posture approaches the target value according to the difference between the detection information and the target value. The “feedback stimulus” is a stimulus that induces the user's movement posture with at least one of sound, video, and motion pattern to the user, and will be used as the same meaning hereinafter. . The feedback stimulus output means is configured to output feedback stimuli having different expressions with time. In other words, since the feedback stimulus is changed over time, the content of monotonous instructions is lost, and combinations of feedback stimuli with different expressions are possible, so that the user's body movement (posture) is suitably guided. It becomes possible.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the exercise device according to the first aspect, the feedback stimulus output means is the same over time when the difference between the detection information and the target value is within the same range. The gist of the present invention is that the feedback stimuli having different expressions are output.

  In the present invention, when the difference between the detection information and the target value is within the same range, the feedback stimulus output means outputs feedback stimuli having different expressions with the same contents as time elapses. Here, when the feedback stimulus is limited to sound, for example, in the case of a target exercise posture, the content (meaning) such as “Good (Good)”, “OK”, “Tone” is expressed as the same ( It is possible to provide feedback stimuli with different wordings. Therefore, by outputting feedback stimuli with different contents with the same contents over time, it is preferable to maintain the user's motivation naturally without getting tired of the user without becoming a monotonous feedback stimulus Posture guidance can be performed. And, for example, when the stimulus is a single feedback stimulus, even if the stimulus is difficult for the user to understand, it is possible to help the user understand by outputting feedback stimuli with different expressions. Thus, individual differences among users can be accommodated.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the exercise device according to the first or second aspect, the feedback stimulus output means selects and outputs the feedback stimulus such that detection information from the detection means approaches the target value. In spite of the fact, if the target value does not approach the target value for a predetermined time, the gist is to reset the target value or the feedback stimulus based on the detection information.

  In the present invention, when the feedback stimulus output means selects and outputs a feedback stimulus such that the detection information from the detection means approaches the target value, but does not approach the target value for a predetermined time, the target value or feedback The stimulus is reset based on the detection information. In other words, by resetting (changing) the target value or feedback stimulus according to the detection information, it becomes possible to set the target value suitable for the user or output the feedback stimulus suitable for the user. . It is also possible to lower the target value and output a feedback feedback on the safe side, so if the user's physical strength declines over time or the initial target value is too high for the user Even in this case, it becomes possible for the user to safely and safely use the apparatus.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the exercise device according to the third aspect, the feedback stimulus output means performs the body movement safely when the detection information from the detection means is smaller than the target value for a predetermined time. The gist is to set the target value as small as possible or to output the feedback stimulus on the safe side.

  In the present invention, when the detection information from the detection means is smaller than the target value by the feedback stimulus output means for a predetermined time, the target value is set to be small or a safe feedback feedback is output in order to perform the body movement safely. As a result, even when the user's physical strength decreases with the passage of time or when the initial target value is too high for the user, the apparatus can be used safely and comfortably for the user.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the exercise device according to the first or second aspect, the feedback stimulus output means selects a feedback stimulus so that detection information from the detection means approaches the target value. Nevertheless, the gist is to stop the output of the feedback stimulus when the target value is not approached for a predetermined time.

  In this invention, when the feedback stimulus is selected and outputted so that the detection information from the detection means approaches the target value by the feedback stimulus output means, the feedback stimulus is output when it does not approach the target value for a predetermined time. Is stopped. In other words, if the detection information does not approach the target value, it is determined that the target value is too high or tired for the user, the feedback stimulus output is stopped, and the user is forcibly set to the target value. It is possible to exercise safely in a posture preferred by the user instead of guiding, and it is possible to safely and safely use this apparatus for the user.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the exercise device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, wherein a plurality of the detection means are provided to detect the posture of each part of the user's body, The feedback stimulus output means outputs the feedback stimulus according to the difference between the detection information and the target value in order from the detection means that outputs the detection information farthest from the target value among the plurality of detection information. The gist is that it is configured to output.

  In the present invention, a plurality of detection means are provided to detect the posture of each part of the user's body, and the feedback stimulus output means outputs detection information farthest from the target value among the plurality of detection information. In order from the detection means, feedback stimulation corresponding to the difference between the detection information and the target value is output. In other words, by outputting a feedback stimulus in accordance with the difference between the detection information of the part and the target value in order from the part farthest from the target value, the user can accurately target the target (target value of the target value by simply moving the part. ) Posture.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the exercise device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a plurality of the detection means are provided to detect the posture of each part of the user's body, The priority order for outputting the feedback stimulus is set for each, and the feedback stimulus output means is configured to output the feedback stimulus based on the priority order.

  In the present invention, a plurality of detection means are provided to detect the posture of each part of the user's body, and the priority order for outputting the feedback stimulus is set for each, and the feedback stimulus output means is set to the priority order. And configured to output a feedback stimulus. In other words, it is important to prioritize the target motion posture accurately by giving priority to output feedback stimulus regardless of the difference between the detection information of each detection means and the target value and outputting the feedback stimulus accordingly. The user can be accurately guided to the target motion posture without being aware of the order of movements.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the exercise device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the feedback stimulus output means includes an informing means for informing the user by at least one of sound and video. The gist of the present invention is that the information is output by applying an effect corresponding to the difference between the detection information and the target value when the notification is performed.

  In this invention, the feedback stimulus output means has an informing means for informing the user by at least one of sound and video, and an effect corresponding to the difference between the detection information and the target value when informing by the informing means It is configured to output with That is, instead of simply outputting at least one of sound and video as a feedback stimulus, monotonous feedback is achieved by applying an effect to at least one of sound and video according to the difference between the detection information and the target value. It is possible to increase the motivation of the user without causing irritation.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the exercise device according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the feedback stimulus output means applies the feedback stimulus according to a difference between the detection information and the target value. The gist is to output the feedback stimulus by changing the included sensibility information.

  In the present invention, the feedback stimulus output means is configured to output the feedback stimulus by changing the sensitivity information included in the feedback stimulus according to the difference between the detection information and the target value. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the user's motivation without causing a monotonous feedback stimulus.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the exercise device which can guide a user's exercise posture suitably can be provided.

The side view which shows the whole structure of the rocking | swiveling type exercise device in this embodiment. The side view of a seat part rocking | fluctuation means. The top view of a seat part rocking | fluctuation means. The side view of a seat part rocking | fluctuation means. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sensor in a rocking | fluctuation type exercise device. The block diagram which shows the outline of the system configuration | structure of a rocking | swiveling type exercise device. The flowchart for demonstrating the output method of the feedback stimulation by an audio | voice. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating FB data selection table. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining an FB data selection table. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the FB data selection table in another example. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the FB data selection table in another example. The flowchart for demonstrating the output method of the feedback stimulation by the sound in another example. The flowchart for demonstrating the output method of the feedback stimulation by the sound in another example. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the FB data selection table in another example. (A) (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the exercise posture in another example, (c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating an FB data selection table. (A) (b) (c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the FB data selection table in another example. (A) (b) (c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the exercise posture in another example. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the FB data selection table in another example. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the FB data selection table in another example. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the FB data selection table in another example. (A) (b) (c) is a side view which shows the whole structure of the exercise apparatus in another example. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining an FB data selection table. (A) (b) (c) is a side view which shows the whole structure of the exercise apparatus in another example. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining an FB data selection table. (A) (b) is a side view which shows the whole structure of the exercise device in another example. (A) and (b) are explanatory views for explaining an FB data selection table.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, a leg portion 11 of a swing type exercise device 10 as an exercise device is placed on a floor surface (not shown), and a seat portion swing as a seat portion swinging means is placed on the upper end of the leg portion 11. The device 12 is fixed. A seat 13 on which a user is seated in a shape simulating a horse's back and heel is fixed to the upper part of the seat swinging device 12. The seat swing device 12 is configured to swing the seat 13 in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction. The seat rocking device 12 is covered with a cover 14 provided between the upper end of the leg 11 and the seat 13. The cover 14 is made of a stretchable fabric or the like, and allows the seat part 13 to swing by the seat part swinging device 12. The cover 14 may be composed of a plurality of members.

  An operating device 15 is provided on the front upper surface (left side in the figure) of the seat portion 13, and the start, stop, and operation of the seat rocking device 12 is performed by operating a switch (not shown) provided in the operating device 15. Change of state is supported.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a force sensor α as a detecting means is provided at a position called an oscillating contact with the user's inner thigh (inner thigh) on the front side surface of the seat part 13, Such pressure can be measured. A so-called stirrup 16 that can be used on the user's sole is disposed so as to be swingable. The stirrup 16 is provided with an angle sensor β. The angle sensor β measures the angle of the stirrup 16, and a microcomputer 17 (see FIG. 6) described later determines the angle of the user's knee. It is configured so that it can be estimated. Also,
Next, the outline of the seat rocking device 12 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a rectangular plate-like base 21 is fixed to the upper surface of the leg 11 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the base 21 has a pair of longitudinal support plates 22. Is erected. The shaft support plate 22 is provided with a pair of connecting plates 24 that are suspended from both ends of the movable base 23 in the front-rear direction, and the shaft support plate 22 and the connection plate 24 are supported by a support shaft 25 that extends in the front-rear direction. Each is pivotably connected. The support shaft 25 is disposed at the center in the left-right direction of the base 21 and is disposed at two positions in the front-rear direction to support the movable mount 23 so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the movable pedestal 23 is supported above a movable pedestal 23 via a connecting link 26 so that a pedestal 27 to which the seat 13 is attached is swingable along the front-rear direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, a pair of side plates 30 extending along the front-rear direction are provided on the left and right sides of the movable mount 23. As shown in FIG. 3, the connecting link 26 includes a front link 26 a disposed on the front side and a rear link 26 b disposed on the rear side. As shown in FIG. 2, the lower end portion of the front link 26 a is pivotally attached to the lower shaft pin 31 a provided at the front end portion of the side plate 30, and the upper end portion of the front link 26 a is the upper shaft pin provided at the front end portion of the pedestal 27. It is pivotally attached to 32a. The lower end of the rear link 26b is pivotally attached to the lower shaft pin 31b provided at the rear end of the side plate 30, and the upper end of the rear link 26b is attached to the upper shaft pin 32b provided at the rear end of the base 27. Has been. The front and rear lower shaft pins 31a and 31b form a left and right shaft that supports the connecting link 26 so as to be rotatable about the axis in the left and right direction Y, whereby the pedestal 27 is moved around the left and right axes by the arrows in FIG. A reciprocating rotational movement is possible in the front-rear direction indicated by M. As shown in FIG. 4, the pedestal 27 rotates in the left-right direction integrally with the movable gantry 23 by the connecting link 26. Accordingly, the pedestal 27 can reciprocate in the left-right direction indicated by the arrow N in FIG. 4 around the support shaft 25 that supports the movable pedestal 23.

  Further, the distance between the front and rear lower shaft pins 31a and 31b is set shorter than the distance between the front and rear upper shaft pins 32a and 32b. Therefore, as shown by a solid line in FIG. 2, when the front link 26 a forms a substantially right angle with respect to the base 21, the rear link 26 b forms a predetermined angle with respect to the base 21. The rear end is lowered, that is, the pedestal 27 is inclined rearward. On the contrary, as shown by the phantom line in FIG. 2, when the rear link 26 b is substantially perpendicular to the base 21, the front link 26 a forms a predetermined angle with respect to the base 21. In comparison, the rear end is lowered, that is, the base 27 is inclined forward. Thereby, the seat part 13 fixed to the base 27 is tilted back and forth.

  A drive unit 35 is accommodated between the base 21 and the base 27. The motor 36 of the drive unit 35 is fixed to the base 21 so that the output shaft 37 protrudes upward. A motor gear 38 is fixed to the output shaft 37, and a first gear 40 that is coaxially fixed to a first shaft 39 that extends along the left-right direction and is pivotally supported by the pedestal 27 is meshed with the motor gear 38. ing. An eccentric crank 41 is connected to one end of the first shaft 39, and the first end of the arm link 43 is pivotally attached to the eccentric crank 41 by a shaft pin 42, and the second end of the arm link 43 is a shaft pin. 44 is pivotally attached to the front link 26a. Thereby, the eccentric crank 41 moves eccentrically with respect to the first shaft 39 by the rotation of the motor 36, whereby the front link 26a reciprocates in the front-rear direction X, and the seat portion 13 is indicated by an arrow M shown in FIG. Swing in the direction. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the motor 36 (output shaft 37), the motor gear 38, the first shaft 39, the first gear 40, the eccentric crank 41, and the arm link 43 constitute a first drive unit.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the interlocking gear 45 fixed to the first shaft 39 is engaged with a second gear 47 fixed to a second shaft 46 that is pivotally supported by the movable mount 23. An upper end of an eccentric rod 48 is connected to one end (right end in FIG. 4) of the second shaft 46 eccentrically with the center of rotation of the second shaft 46 by the shaft pin 49. The lower end of the eccentric rod 48 is connected to a connection fitting 50 fixed to the base 21 by a shaft pin 51 so as to be rotatable. Therefore, when the upper end of the eccentric rod 48 performs an eccentric circular motion by the rotation of the second shaft 46, the movable pedestal 23, that is, the pedestal 27 and the seat portion 13 oscillate in the direction indicated by the arrow N in FIG. 2 to 4, the motor 36 (output shaft 37), the motor gear 38, the first gear 40, the first shaft 39, the second shaft 46, the second gear 47, and the eccentric rod 48 are used as the second drive unit. Is configured.

  Each gear of the first drive unit and the second drive unit is set to reciprocate twice in the front-rear direction while reciprocating the seat part 13 in the left-right direction. As a result, the seat 13 is swung in an 8-shape when the rocking exercise device 10 is viewed from above, and the operation imitating riding is reproduced.

  The seat 13 swings in the direction of the arrow M shown in FIG. 2 and swings in the direction of the arrow N shown in FIG. 4 by the first drive unit and the second drive unit configured as described above. By combining these swings, the seat 13 swings in the θX direction around the X axis, the θY direction around the Y axis, and the θZ direction around the vertical axis (Z axis). The body's balance function and motor function can be trained. In addition, since three operations can be performed using one motor 36, the number of motors 36 can be reduced, control is facilitated, and cost reduction and compactness can be achieved. In addition, the output shaft 37 of the motor 36 only has to protrude in one direction, and the motor 36 can be placed vertically, thereby narrowing the installation space of the entire seat rocking device 12 including the motor 36 and making it compact. The seat swinging device 12 can be stored between the base 21 supporting the seat 13 and the pedestal 27 to faithfully reproduce the intended operation simulating horse riding.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a system configuration of the oscillating exercise apparatus 10.
The power supply unit 61 mounted on the circuit board 60 converts commercial alternating current input via a power plug (not shown) into direct current such as 140 V or 15 V and supplies the converted alternating current to each circuit in the circuit board 60. Yes. The control circuit 62 as a control means mounted on the circuit board 60 includes a microcomputer 17 constituting a feedback stimulus output means and a memory 63 in which a driving operation pattern and the like are recorded, and includes the angle sensor β and the force sensor. The sensor unit 64 made of α, the audio signal processing IC 65, and the database 66 are connected.

The angle sensor β detects the angle of the stirrup 16 as described above, and the microcomputer 17 estimates the knee angle of the user based on the detection result.
The force sensor α detects the tightening force of the user's inner thigh (inner thigh) and outputs the detection result to the microcomputer 17.

  The audio signal processing IC 65 is connected to an audio data storage unit 67 and a speaker 68 constituting feedback feedback output means and notification means, and music stored in advance in the audio data storage unit 67 by the audio signal processing IC 65, for example. Data can be notified by the speaker 68.

The database 66 stores tables corresponding to various operation patterns such as an FB (feedback) data selection table group 69.
Next, a method for selecting the FB audio data of the microcomputer 17 over time in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8, 9A, and 9B.

[Time T1 from start of use]
As described above, the microcomputer 17 selects the FB audio data from the data selection table shown in FIG. 8 until the time T1 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of use of the apparatus 10. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 1V, the microcomputer 17 selects “try more power.wav” in which the voice “try more power” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 2V, the microcomputer 17 selects “add a little more power.wav” in which a sound “add a little more force” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value (target value) 3V, the microcomputer 17 selects “OK is. Wav” in which the sound “OK” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 4V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Let me relax slightly.wav” in which the sound “Let me relax slightly” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 5V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Let's relax. Wav” in which the voice “Let's relax” is recorded.

[Time T1 to Time T2]
The microcomputer 17 selects the FB audio data from the data selection table shown in FIG. 9A during the period from the time T1 to the time T2 when a predetermined time has elapsed as described above. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 1V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Ganbare.wav” in which the voice “Ganbare” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 2V, the microcomputer 17 selects “a little more.wav” in which the voice “a little more” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value (target value) 3V, the microcomputer 17 selects “as is.wav” in which the voice “as is” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 4V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Relax.wav” in which the sound “Relax” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 5V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Turn off force.wav” in which the voice “Turn off force” is recorded.

[Time T2 to Time T3]
As described above, the microcomputer 17 selects the FB audio data from the data selection table shown in FIG. 9B during the period from the time T2 to the time T3 when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 1V, the microcomputer 17 selects “slightly do better”. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 2V, the microcomputer 17 selects “a little stronger.wav” in which the voice “a little stronger” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value (target value) 3V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Good.wav” in which the sound “Good (good)” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 4V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Slightly relaxed.wav” in which the sound “Slightly relaxed” is recorded. When the representative value Sn is equal to the threshold value 5V, the microcomputer 17 selects “Let's weaken. Wav” in which the voice “Let's weaken” is recorded.

Next, an example of an output of feedback stimulation by voice of the oscillating exercise device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The microcomputer 17 of the control circuit 62 detects the tightening force (pressure) of the user's inner thigh from the force sensor α and outputs the result (step S100). Then, the microcomputer 17 acquires the result (step S200), for example, after sampling for a predetermined time, sets the average of the output results from the force sensor α as the representative value Sn (step S300).

  Thereafter, the microcomputer 17 compares the representative value Sn with a threshold value divided in advance into a plurality of stages (in this embodiment, five stages) as shown in FIG. 8 (step S400), and the FB of the database 66 shown in FIG. FB audio data stored in the audio data storage unit 67 via the audio signal processing IC 65 based on a predetermined data selection table (see FIGS. 8 and 9A and 9B) in the data selection table group 69. Select (step S500). Here, in this embodiment, the threshold value is set to 1 V, 2 V, 3 V, 4 V, and 5 V in order from the lowest, and the target value indicating the target exercise posture is set to 3 V.

  Incidentally, the FB audio data output according to the representative value Sn is the time from the start of use by the microcomputer 17 from the data selection table shown in any of FIGS. 8, 9A and 9B. It is selected appropriately as time passes. For example, the microcomputer 17 selects from the data selection table shown in FIG. 8 until a time T1 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of use. Further, the microcomputer 17 selects from the data selection table shown in FIG. 9A during a period from the time T1 to a time T2 when a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the microcomputer 17 selects from the data selection table shown in FIG. 9B during the period from the time T2 to a time T3 when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Then, the microcomputer 17 outputs the FB audio data selected in step S500 from the speaker 68 (step S600). For example, when the state of the representative value Sn = 3V continues for a predetermined time (the time from the start of use to the time T1 → the time from the time T1 to the time T2), the microcomputer 17 detects the representative value Sn (detection information). ) And the target value are determined to be within the same range. Then, the microcomputer 17 outputs a voice (“OK. Wav” shown in FIG. 8 or “as it is. Wav” shown in FIG. 9A) as feedback stimulation having different expressions with similar contents. It has become.

After that, the microcomputer 17 repeatedly operates from step S100 to step S600.
As described above, with the configuration in which sound as a feedback stimulus is output from the speaker 68 according to the difference between the average value Sn output from the force sensor α and the target value 3V, the user can Can understand the difference between the current posture and the current posture. Therefore, the user can be guided so that the representative value Sn becomes the target value 3V, and the user's exercise posture can be quickly and accurately guided to the target posture. Furthermore, when the difference between the representative value Sn (detection information) and the target value is within the same range, by outputting a voice as a feedback stimulus having a different expression with the same content as time passes, In addition, the user's motivation can be maintained naturally without getting tired of the user. For example, even if a specific feedback stimulus (for example, “OK. Wav”) is difficult for the user to understand, a feedback stimulus with a different expression (for example, “as it is. Wav”) is output. It becomes possible to help understanding, and it is possible to cope with individual differences among users.

Next, characteristic effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) Use among a plurality of data selection tables stored in the FB data selection table group 69 so that the sound as a feedback stimulus is changed with the passage of time by the microcomputer 17 (control circuit 62). The table changes over time. As a result, the user's body movement (posture) is not monotonously guided, and voices with different expressions can be combined. Therefore, the user's body movement (posture) can be suitably guided. Become. More specifically, by outputting sound as feedback stimuli with different expressions with the same contents over time, the user's motivation naturally without getting tired without becoming monotonous stimuli It is possible to properly guide the posture while maintaining the above. For example, even if a specific feedback stimulus (for example, “OK. Wav”) is difficult for the user to understand, a feedback stimulus with a different expression (for example, “as it is. Wav”) is output. It becomes possible to help understanding, and it is possible to cope with individual differences among users.

In addition, you may change embodiment of this invention as follows.
In the above embodiment, the threshold value 3V is set as the target value, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the target value is not limited to one, but may be a threshold value 2V, a threshold value 3V, and a target value as shown in FIG.

  In the configuration as described above, for example, the user does not reach the target value even if the user outputs the sound as the feedback stimulus from the speaker 68 as the feedback stimulus output means using the rocking exercise device 10 for a predetermined time. In addition, it is effective in the case where the threshold value 2V and the threshold value 3V are set as target values in order to widen the range of target values. That is, even if the user has a low muscular strength by expanding the target value, the user can safely use the device 10 without difficulty. Thus, by changing the target value to the detection information (representative value Sn), it becomes possible to set the target value suitable for the user. Note that a configuration in which a plurality of target values are provided as described above may be applied to the following exercise devices 100, 110, and 120 other than the rocking exercise device 10.

  In the above embodiment, 1V to 5V is used as the threshold value, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, although the threshold values shown in FIG. 8 are set in five stages of 1V, 2V, 3V (target value), 4V, and 5V, for example, as shown in FIG. .5V (target value), 2.5V, and 3.5V may be changed to 5 levels.

  Note that, as described above, the configuration in which the threshold value is lowered halfway is, for example, when the user uses the oscillating exercise device 10 as the exercise device for a predetermined time, and the sound as the feedback stimulus from the speaker 68 as the feedback stimulus output means. This is effective when the detection information from the sensor (force sensor α) does not reach the target value (the detection information is smaller than the target value). In other words, even if the initial target value is too high for the user, such as reducing the amount of exercise by lowering the target value and not giving the user an excessive burden, the device 10 can be used safely and comfortably for the user. It becomes possible. Thus, by changing the target value according to the detection information (representative value Sn), it becomes possible to set a target value suitable for the user.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, a configuration in which only the target value is changed may be employed. In FIG. 12, the structure which sets so that a target value may be lowered | hung between step S300 and step S400 of the flowchart of FIG. 7 is added. Specifically, the microcomputer 17 temporarily leaves the representative value Sn, which is the average of the detection information from the force sensor α, in the memory 63 as Sn, Sn-1, Sn-2 in order from the newest one, for example. Then, they are compared with the target value (step S301), and if it is equal to or lower than the target value (step S301: YES), the target value is lowered by multiplying the target value by a predetermined amount (less than 1). A value is set (step S302). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S400 described in the above embodiment. Further, when Sn, Sn-1, and Sn-2 are larger than the target values (step S301: NO), the microcomputer 17 does not change the target value and proceeds to step S400 described in the above embodiment. As described above, by changing the target value according to the detection information (representative value Sn), it is possible to obtain a target value suitable for the user. Further, when the detection information (representative value Sn) from the detection means is smaller than the target value by a predetermined time, the target value is set to be small so that the swinging operation can be performed safely. As a result, even if the physical strength is reduced or the initial target value is too high, the device 10 can be used safely and comfortably for the user. It should be noted that the configuration in which detection information is monitored and matched to the user's physical strength (the target value is lowered) in the middle of the specification is applied to the following exercise devices 100, 110, and 120 other than the oscillating exercise device 10. May be.

  In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, when the detection information from the force sensor α as the detecting means is smaller than the target value (threshold value 3 V) for a predetermined time, the target value is changed in order to perform the reciprocating motion safely. Alternatively, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which data storing voice as feedback feedback on the safe side is output from the speaker 68, such as voice data “OK. Wav”. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the user from being guided to a posture that would cause an excessive load on the user, and the device 10 can be used safely. In addition, in order to perform exercise safely, the configuration for changing the sound as the feedback stimulus to the safe side without changing the target value in particular is the following exercise devices 100, 110, You may apply to 120.

  In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, when the representative value Sn as detection information obtained from the force sensor α does not approach the target value (threshold value 3V) for a predetermined time or moves away from the target value, feedback stimulation May be adopted in which the sound is not output from the speaker 68, that is, the feedback control is interrupted by stopping the output of the feedback stimulus.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the microcomputer 17 temporarily stores the representative value Sn, which is the average of the detection information from the force sensor α, in the memory 63 as Sn, Sn-1, and Sn-2 in order from the newest one. The difference Un-1 between Sn and its previous data Sn-1 is calculated, and the difference Un-1 between Sn-1 and its previous data Sn-2 is calculated (step S310). . Then, the microcomputer 17 determines whether the difference Un and the difference Un-1 are both less than 0 (step S320), and when both the difference Un and the difference Un-1 are less than 0 (step S320: YES). On the other hand, the voice data stored as “Please do not force when tired” is output from the speaker 68 (step S330). When it is determined that the difference Un and the difference Un-1 are both 0 or more (step S320: YES), the microcomputer 17 proceeds to step S400 described in the above embodiment. After the end of step 330, the microcomputer 17 informs the user whether or not the feedback control for guiding the exercise posture by voice is to be ended, for example, by the speaker 68 (step S340). If it is selected to end at (step S340: YES), the voice output as the feedback stimulus is stopped, and the feedback control for guiding the motion posture by voice is interrupted (step S350). Further, when the microcomputer 17 notifies the user of whether or not the feedback control for guiding the exercise posture by voice is to be ended, for example, through the speaker 68, the user selects to end with a switch (not shown), for example (step S340: YES), the process proceeds to step S400 described in the above embodiment.

  As described above, when the detection information does not approach the target value, it is determined that the target value is too high or tired for the user, the output of the feedback stimulus (voice) is stopped, and the user is stopped. Thus, it is possible to exercise safely and comfortably in a posture preferred by the user, instead of forcibly guiding to the target value. In addition, when the detection information does not approach the target value for a predetermined time or moves away from the target value in this way, the configuration in which the feedback control is stopped by stopping the output of the feedback stimulus is described below except for the oscillating motion apparatus 10. It may be applied to the exercise devices 100, 110, 120 shown in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that the sound as the feedback stimulus is output from the speaker 68 based on the difference from the target value by one sensor (force sensor α). A configuration in which sound as a feedback stimulus is output from the speaker 68 using the angle sensor β) may be employed.

  Further, in addition to the above configuration, a voice as a feedback stimulus is output from the speaker 68 in order from the one judged that the difference between the target value and the detection information (representative value Sn) by the sensor is far or bad, thereby inducing the exercise posture. You may employ | adopt the structure to do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, when the target values of the sensors α and β are both 3V, for example, the detection information (representative value Sn) of the force sensor α is 1V and the detection of the angle sensor β. When the information (representative value Sn) is 2V or 3V, the microcomputer 17 may output a feedback stimulus (sound or the like) so that the detection information of the force sensor α is improved as shown in FIG. In other words, the feedback stimulus (voice) is output in accordance with the difference between the detection information (representative value Sn) of the part and the target value in order from the part farthest from the target value. It can be an exercise posture (target value). In this way, the swing type exercise device has a configuration in which a sound as a feedback stimulus is sequentially output from the speaker 68 to guide the exercise posture from the direction in which the difference between the target value and the detection information by the sensor is determined to be far or bad. You may apply to the exercise | movement apparatuses 100,110,120 shown below other than ten.

  Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which priorities are added according to the sensors α and β, and sound as a feedback stimulus is output from the speaker 68 based on the priorities. For example, the user's lower body (leg) is extended and stretched as shown in FIG. 15A, and the user's lower body (leg) is bent as shown in FIG. 15B. And In such a case, it is necessary to guide the knee angle to be smaller than the tightening force of the inner thigh. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15C, when the knee angle is not the target value “small”, the sound as the feedback stimulus is output from the speaker 68 so as to improve the detection information (representative value Sn) of the angle sensor β. By doing so, the user can be alerted to the knee angle. Then, when the knee angle becomes the target value “small”, the sound as a feedback stimulus may be output from the speaker 68 so as to improve the detection information (representative value Sn) of the force sensor α. In other words, regardless of the difference between the detection information of each sensor α and β and the target value, the priority of outputting feedback stimulus (speech) is given priority, and the feedback stimulus (speech) is output accordingly, so that the target motion posture Thus, the user can be accurately guided to the target motion posture without being aware of the operation sequence that is important when the user is guided. In addition, you may apply this structure to the exercise devices 100, 110, and 120 shown below other than the rocking exercise device 10.

  In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, for example, the voice data may be changed so as to encourage or heal the user, and the voice sensitivity information may be changed. Specifically, the FB data selection table shown in FIG. 16A is changed to an FB data selection table indicating voice data including sensitivity information as shown in FIG. 16B. It may be changed to an FB data selection table indicating voice data including sensitivity information that heals as shown in 16 (c). In this case, the degree of sensibility information according to the difference between the target value and the detection information (representative value Sn), and such a configuration can maintain the user's motivation without a monotonous feedback stimulus. Is possible. In addition, you may apply the structure which changes the sensitivity information of an audio | voice in this way to the exercise apparatuses 100,110,120 shown below other than the rocking | fluctuation type exercise apparatus 10. FIG.

  In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, a configuration in which a feedback stimulus is output using a name that contacts a user's body part may be employed. For example, when operating from a state where the legs are stretched as shown in FIG. 17 (a) to a position where the knees are vertically downward as shown in FIG. 17 (b), as shown in FIG. A configuration may be adopted in which “Let's lower the stirrup. Wav” in which the voice “Let's lower” is recorded is selected. The configuration in which the user is guided to the target (target value) motion posture using the name of the device in this way is applied to the exercise devices 100, 110, and 120 shown below other than the oscillating exercise device 10. May be.

  In the above embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, a configuration in which feedback stimulation is output using a user's body part may be employed. For example, when operating from a state where the knee is bent as shown in FIG. 17 (c) to a state where the knee is slightly extended as shown in FIG. 17 (b), as shown in FIG. A voice recording “Slightly stretched knee” was recorded, and “Slightly stretched knee. A configuration in which “Let's spread knees slowly. Wav” may be selected. In this way, the user can be guided to the target (target value) movement posture using the name of the body part, and the user's attention can be directed to the body part. It is possible to guide to the target exercise posture. In addition, the configuration for guiding the user to the target (target value) exercise posture using the name of the body part in this manner is provided in the exercise devices 100, 110, and 120 shown below other than the oscillating exercise device 10. You may apply.

  In the above embodiment, the feedback stimulus is output by voice, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, sound such as BGM may be used instead of voice. Further, it may be configured to output a feedback stimulus with an image or the like. For example, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 6, the image is stored in advance in the image data storage unit 72 by the LCD driver 71 connected to the control circuit 62. A configuration in which video data is output (displayed) to an LCD (liquid crystal display) 73 and notified is conceivable. Further, a configuration in which a feedback stimulus is output by changing the operation pattern and the operation amount of the seat portion 13 may be adopted. For example, as shown by a broken line in FIG. It is conceivable to reduce the exercise load by controlling the swinging device 12 to reduce the operating speed of the seat 13 or to make the tilt of the seat 13 when swinging the seat 13 closer to the horizontal. Moreover, you may alert | report by the display of an audio | voice, an image | video, etc. that the exercise load is lightened.

  In the above-described embodiment, although not particularly mentioned, a configuration in which an effect is output when a feedback stimulus is output may be employed. In addition, as an effect in the case of outputting a feedback stimulus by voice, BGM or the like, it is preferable to output by changing the volume, sound quality, pitch, peak frequency, and the like. It is desirable to change the degree of these effects according to the difference between the target value and the detection information (representative value Sn). With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the user's motivation without causing a monotonous feedback stimulus.

In the above-described embodiment and another example, the force sensor α and the angle sensor β are configured as the detection unit. However, for example, the image sensor γ may be configured as indicated by a broken line in FIG.
In the above embodiment, the representative value Sn is the average value obtained by sampling the detection information output from the sensor α for a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a peak value, for example.

  In the above embodiment, the seat portion 13 is moved in the shape of a figure 8 so that the swinging motion imitating riding is possible, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration that can swing only in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, the exercise device is configured by the oscillating exercise device 10, but other exercise devices may be used. An example is shown below. In addition, in each apparatus, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the same member and all or one part of drawing and description is omitted.

(Tube type exercise device)
For example, as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the exercise apparatus 100 has the base 101 placed on a floor surface (not shown), and the user stands on the base 101 and uses it, for example. A possible standing space portion 101a is provided, and the exercise device main body portion 102 is erected on the front portion thereof. The exercise device main body 102 has, for example, a cylindrical shape, a speaker 68 provided on the lower side thereof, a hook portion 103 provided on the upper portion of the speaker 68, and an LCD (liquid crystal display) 73 on the upper end of the exercise device main body 102. Is provided.

  A tube 104 having elasticity can be attached to the hook portion 103. Moreover, the grip part 105 formed in the substantially cyclic | annular form for the end of the tube 104 to hold | grip by a user is each provided. The hook portion 103 includes a force sensor (biaxial force sensor) α (see FIG. 6) that can individually detect a horizontal force and a vertical force applied to the hook portion 103, and the force sensor α. The detection information of the force in the two directions detected in step (2) is output to the control circuit 62 (microcomputer 17) mounted on the circuit board 60. 21A shows a state where the vertical force is 1 kg and the vertical force is 0 kg. FIG. 21B shows a state where the horizontal force is 10 kg and the vertical force is 0 kg. FIG. 21C shows a state where the horizontal force is 7 kg and the vertical force is 7 kg.

  For example, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 6, the LCD 73 displays video data stored in advance in the video data storage unit 72 by an LCD driver 71 connected to the control circuit 62.

  Further, in this configuration, when it is during the time Tm1 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of use of the apparatus 100, the microcomputer 17 records the FB selection table (FIG. 22) recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66. The music data is selected from (a). When the predetermined time has elapsed from time Tm1, the microcomputer 17 uses the FB selection table (see FIG. 22B) recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66 to store music data. Is supposed to be selected.

Next, a method for selecting the FB audio data of the microcomputer 17 over time will be described with reference to FIG. 21, FIG. 22 (a), and FIG. 22 (b).
[Time Tm1 from the start of use]
When the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of use of the apparatus 100 to the time Tm1, the microcomputer 17 records the FB selection table recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66 (see FIG. 22A). Choose from.

  When the sum of forces in each direction by the force sensor α is 3 kg or less, the forces in each direction are substantially the same, and the force in the vertical direction is upward, the microcomputer 17 indicates that the tube 104 is approximately 45 ° upward from the horizontal direction in the vertical direction. It is determined that “up 45 °” is the state of being pulled to the shifted position, and the sound data in which the sound “pick up as it is” is recorded is selected. When the sum of forces in each direction by the force sensor α is 3 kg or less and only the force in the horizontal direction is detected, the microcomputer 17 determines that the tube 104 is pulled only in the horizontal direction as “horizontal”. Judgment is made and audio data recorded with a sound of “pushing the tube strongly” is selected. When the sum of the forces in each direction by the force sensor α is 3 kg or less, the forces in each direction are substantially the same, and the force in the vertical direction is downward, the microcomputer 17 causes the tube 104 to be approximately 45 in the vertical direction downward from the horizontal direction. It is determined that “lower 45 °” is a state pulled at a shifted position, and audio data in which a sound “raises arm up” is recorded is selected. Even when the total force in each direction by the force sensor α is 8 kg or less, the sound data in the “up 45 °”, “horizontal”, and “down 45 °” states are selected by the microcomputer 17 in the same manner. The Similarly, when the sum of forces in each direction by the force sensor α is larger than 8 kg, the sound data in the “up 45 °”, “horizontal”, and “down 45 °” states is selected by the microcomputer 17 in the same manner. The

[Time Tm1 to Time Tm2]
If it is between the time Tm1 of the apparatus 100 and the time Tm2 when a predetermined time has elapsed, the microcomputer 17 records the FB selection table recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66 (see FIG. 22B). Choose from. At this time, when the sum of forces in each direction by the force sensor α is 3 kg or less, the sound data in the “up 45 °”, “horizontal”, and “down 45 °” states is selected by the microcomputer 17 in the same manner. The Similarly, when the sum of the forces in each direction by the force sensor α is 8 kg or less, the sound data in the respective states of “up 45 °”, “horizontal”, and “down 45 °” is selected by the microcomputer 17. Similarly, when the sum of forces in each direction by the force sensor α is larger than 8 kg, the sound data in the “up 45 °”, “horizontal”, and “down 45 °” states is selected by the microcomputer 17 in the same manner. The

An operation example of the exercise apparatus 100 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22.
As shown in FIG. 21A, when the user grips the grip portion 105 and the sensor α detects that the horizontal force is 1 kg and the vertical force is 0 kg, the microcomputer 17 detects the tube 104. Is determined to be horizontal. The microcomputer 17 determines that the sum of the forces in each direction obtained from the sensor α is 3 kg or less, so that the sum of the forces in each direction, which is the target value to be guided, is 8 kg or more and becomes “up 45 °”. In order to guide, first, audio data recorded as “pushing the tube strongly” in the FB selection table shown in FIG. 22A is output from the speaker 68. At this time, video data in which the next operation (attitude) is recorded is selected from the video data storage unit 72 by the microcomputer 17 via the LCD driver 71, and the video data selected by the microcomputer 17 is displayed on the LCD 73. (Video data similar to the state shown in FIG. 21B) is displayed.

  After that, when the time is up to time Tm1, when the user pulls the tube 104 in the horizontal direction and the sensor α detects that the horizontal force is 10 kg and the vertical force is 0 kg, the microcomputer At 17, the angle of the tube 104 is determined to be horizontal, and the total force in each direction is determined to be 8 kg or more. Therefore, in order to guide the microcomputer 17 so that the total force in each direction, which is the target value to be guided, is 8 kg or more and becomes “up 45 °”, the microcomputer 17 reads “the arm as it is” in the FB selection table shown in FIG. The voice data recorded as “I will raise it” is output from the speaker 68. At this time, video data in which the next operation (attitude) is recorded is selected from the video data storage unit 72 by the microcomputer 17 via the LCD driver 71, and the video data selected by the microcomputer 17 is displayed on the LCD 73. (Video data similar to the state shown in FIG. 21C) is displayed.

  If the predetermined time has elapsed from time Tm1 to time Tm2, the microcomputer 17 selects from the FB selection table (see FIG. 22B) recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66. It is supposed to be. When the user lifts the tube 104 in the vertical direction and the sensor α detects that the horizontal force is 7 kg and the vertical force is 7 kg upward as shown in FIG. The angle of the tube 104 is determined to be “up 45 °”. The microcomputer 17 determines that the sum of the forces in each direction obtained from the sensor α is 10 kg or more, and the sum of the forces in each direction, which is a target value to be guided, is 8 kg or more and becomes “up 45 °”. Audio data recorded as “OK, its condition” in the FB selection table shown in FIG. 22B is output from the speaker 68. At this time, video data in which the next operation (attitude) is recorded is selected from the video data storage unit 72 by the microcomputer 17 via the LCD driver 71, and the video data selected by the microcomputer 17 is displayed on the LCD 73. (Video data similar to the state shown in FIG. 21C) is displayed.

(Machine type exercise equipment)
As shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C, the exercise device 110 is provided with two rotating members 111 on an upper portion of a speaker 68 provided at a lower portion of the exercise device main body 102. The rotating member 111 includes a right rotating member 111a and a left rotating member 111b. Each rotation member 111 is provided with an angle sensor β (see FIG. 6) that can independently detect the rotation angles θ1 and θ2 of the rotation members 111a and 111b. Then, the angles of the two tubes 104a and 104b provided on the respective rotating members 111a and 111b are indirectly detected by detecting the angles of the respective rotating members 111a and 111b by the angle sensor β. Each tube 104a, 104b is provided with a grip portion 105a, 105b at one end thereof, and the other end side is connected to a weight 113 via a rotating member 111 and a pulley 112. Therefore, the load of the weight 113 is transmitted to each tube 104a, 104b, and this apparatus 110 can train a user's body.

  An operation example of the exercise device 110 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. Note that the microcomputer 17 records the FB selection table recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66 (see FIG. 24A) between the start of use of the apparatus 110 and the time Tm1 after a predetermined time has elapsed. Choose from. If it is between time Tm1 and time Tm2 when a predetermined time has elapsed, the microcomputer 17 selects from the FB selection table (see FIG. 24B) recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66. It is supposed to be.

  When the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of use of the apparatus 110 until the time Tm1, the user grips the grips 105a and 105b, and the angle sensor β detects the rotation angles of the rotation members 111a and 111b. For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the microcomputer 17 detects that the angles of the tubes 104a and 104b are “horizontal”. Then, in order to guide the microcomputer 17 so that the right arm angle “lower 45 °” and the left arm angle “up 45 °”, which are target values for guidance, first, the “right hand” of the FB selection table shown in FIG. The audio data recorded as “bottom down, left hand up” is output from the speaker 68. At this time, video data in which the next operation (attitude) is recorded is selected from the video data storage unit 72 by the microcomputer 17 via the LCD driver 71, and the video data selected by the microcomputer 17 is displayed on the LCD 73. (Video data similar to the state shown in FIG. 23B) is displayed.

  Thereafter, when the time is up to time Tm1, the angle is detected by the angle sensor β, and the left tube 104a (gripping part 105a) is lifted 45 ° upward in the vertical direction by the user in accordance with the above-described instruction content. If the microcomputer 17 determines that the right side tube 104b (grip 105b) has been lowered by 45 ° in the vertical direction as the target value for guidance, “OK, that in the FB selection table shown in FIG. The audio data recorded as “tone” is output from the speaker 68.

  If the predetermined time has elapsed from time Tm1 to time Tm2, the microcomputer 17 selects from the FB selection table (see FIG. 24B) recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66. It is supposed to be. At this time, if the microcomputer 17 determines that there is no change from the posture of the target value of the above-mentioned guidance based on the detection information of the angle sensor β, “force is applied to the abdominal muscles” in the FB selection table shown in FIG. Audio data recorded as “keep as it is” is output from the speaker 68. In this way, by outputting feedback stimuli (sounds) that differ in expression over time, the user is instructed to a suitable exercise posture (motion) to induce more effective exercise (induction). can do. In the exercise device 110 having this configuration, for example, a posture detection camera 114 (see FIGS. 23A to 23C) as a detection unit is provided on the upper portion of the LCD 73, and the user is determined by each sensor β and the posture detection camera 114. The posture of the user may be detected, and with such a configuration, the posture of the user can be more suitably detected.

(Exercise device for legs)
As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), the exercise device 120 has a base 121 mounted on a floor surface (not shown) and a support column extending in the vertical direction (vertical direction) at the rear of the base 121. A body support member 123 supported by 122 is provided, and a leg training mechanism 124 is provided at the front of the base 121.

  The body support member 123 is supported by the support column 122, and includes a backrest portion 123a that supports the back portion of the user, and a seat portion 123b that can be tilted at a lower portion of the backrest portion 123a. In addition, the seat portion 123b is tilted according to changes in the position (posture) of the user's buttocks and legs (thighs). In addition, an angle sensor β that detects an angle θ3 of the seat 123b with respect to the backrest 123a is provided at a connection position between the backrest 123a and the seat 123b. Further, the angle sensor β detects the angle of the seat portion 123b with respect to the backrest portion 123a, so that detection information is output to the control circuit 62 (microcomputer 17) mounted on the circuit board 60. The microcomputer 17 indirectly detects the user's waist angle using this detection information.

  The leg training mechanism 124 includes a footrest portion 124a configured to be slidable in a predetermined direction and a torque sensor 124b that measures a force applied to the footrest portion 124a. The detection information detected by the sensor 124b is output to the control circuit 62 (microcomputer 17) mounted on the circuit board 60.

  An operation example of the exercise device 120 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. Note that the microcomputer 17 records the FB selection table recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66 during the time Tm1 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of using the apparatus 120 (see FIG. 26A). Choose from. If the predetermined time has elapsed from time Tm1 to time Tm2, the microcomputer 17 selects from the FB selection table (see FIG. 26B) recorded in advance in the FB data selection table group 69 of the database 66. It is supposed to be.

  When the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of use of the device 120 until the time Tm1, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the user puts on the footrest portion 124a with each sensor β, 124b, for example, a leg force of 30 kg. For example, when the angle θ3 is detected as 100 °, the microcomputer 17 detects the target force of leg force = 50 kg and the angle θ = 120 ° in the FB selection table shown in FIG. Audio data recorded as “Let's stretch out” is output from the speaker 68 (see FIG. 6).

  Thereafter, when it is between time Tm1 and time Tm2 after a predetermined time has elapsed, for example, the user places the foot on the footrest portion 124a and pushes it with a leg force of 50 kg, for example, at each sensor β, 124b, Is detected, the microcomputer 17 determines that the posture, which is the target value, has been reached, and the voice recorded as “keep the abdominal muscles as is” in the FB selection table shown in FIG. Data is output from a speaker 68 (see FIG. 6). In this example, the torque sensor 124b is provided to perform the guidance focusing on the leg force. However, the position sensor for measuring the position of the footrest portion 124a is provided, and the guidance method focuses on the position of the footrest portion 124a. May be.

  Even in the example of the exercise devices 100, 110, and 120 described above, the FB data selection table group 69 has the FB data selection table group 69 so that the sound as the feedback stimulus is changed with time by the microcomputer 17 as in the above embodiment. Of the plurality of stored data selection tables, the table to be used is changed as time passes. As a result, the user's body motion (posture) is not monotonously guided, and voices with different expressions can be combined. Therefore, the user's body motion (posture) can be suitably guided. Become.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Swing type exercise device as an exercise device, 12 ... Seat part rocking | swiveling apparatus which comprises a seat part rocking | fluctuation means and a feedback stimulus output means, 13 ... Seat part, 17 ... The control means and a feedback stimulus output means Microcomputer 62 ... Control circuit constituting control means 68 ... Speaker constituting feedback stimulus output means and notification means 73 ... LCD constituting feedback stimulus output means and notification means 100 ... Exercise device 110 ... Exercise device , 120 ... an exercise device, α ... a force sensor as detection means, β ... an angle sensor as detection means, γ ... an image sensor as detection means.

Claims (9)

An exercise device capable of imparting an exercise effect to a user by performing a predetermined physical movement by the user,
Detecting means for detecting the movement posture of the user;
The detection information obtained by the detection means and a comparison with the target value of the detection information are performed, and a feedback stimulus such that the user's motion posture approaches the target value is set as a difference between the detection information and the target value. Feedback stimulation output means for outputting in response,
The exercise device characterized in that the feedback stimulus output means is configured to output the feedback stimulus having different expressions over time. The exercise device according to claim 1,
The feedback stimulus output means is configured to output the feedback stimulus having a different expression with the same content as time passes when the difference between the detection information and the target value is within the same range. Features exercise equipment. The exercise device according to claim 1 or 2,
When the feedback stimulus output means selects and outputs the feedback stimulus such that the detection information from the detection means approaches the target value, the target value does not approach the target value. Alternatively, the exercise apparatus resets the feedback stimulus based on the detection information. The exercise device according to claim 3.
The feedback stimulus output means is configured to set the target value to be small or to output the feedback stimulus on the safe side when the detection information from the detection means is smaller than the target value for a predetermined time. An exercise device characterized by. The exercise device according to claim 1 or 2,
The feedback stimulus output means outputs the feedback stimulus when the feedback information is selected so that detection information from the detection means approaches the target value, but does not approach the target value for a predetermined time. An exercise device characterized by being stopped. The exercise device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A plurality of detection means are provided to detect the posture of each part of the user's body, and the feedback stimulus output means outputs detection information farthest from the target value among the plurality of detection information. An exercise device configured to output the feedback stimulus according to the difference between the detection information and the target value in order from the detection means. The exercise device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A plurality of the detection means are provided to detect the posture of each part of the user's body, and a priority order for outputting the feedback stimulus is set for each of the detection means,
The exercise device characterized in that the feedback stimulus output means is configured to output a feedback stimulus based on the priority. The exercise device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The feedback stimulus output means has an informing means for informing the user by at least one of sound and video, and an effect corresponding to the difference between the detection information and the target value when informing by the informing means. An exercise device characterized by being configured to output over time. The exercise device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The exercise apparatus characterized in that the feedback stimulus output means outputs the feedback stimulus by changing sensitivity information included in the feedback stimulus according to a difference between the detection information and the target value.

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