JP3045258U - Body training device with power generation function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Problem] To generate and store power while exercising the body, enabling effective utilization of kinetic energy and energy saving. SOLUTION: A body training apparatus main body 2 having an operation unit 1 which is moved by human power, a generator 6 for generating electric power by the operation of the operation unit 1 of the apparatus main body 2, and an electric energy generated by the generator 6 A secondary battery 7 for storing electricity is provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a device for exercising a body, and more particularly to a device for exercising a body formed by converting kinetic energy when exercising a lower limb into electric energy and storing and using the electric energy.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, as a body training device, for example, a bicycle-shaped device with a pedal, a foot-type walking device, and a device for measuring and displaying a pulse and a heart rate during exercise are provided. There is.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 By generating electricity using the kinetic energy used in training the body and storing this electrical energy so that it can be used, it is possible to effectively use kinetic energy while maintaining and improving health, and contribute to energy saving. ,desirable.

However, this type of conventional device is formed with a function of measuring and displaying the state of the body during exercise, the amount of exercise, and the like, such as a function of displaying a pulse, a heart rate, or a running distance, as described above. It was just that.

The present invention has been proposed in view of such a problem of the conventional device. Accordingly, the technical problem of the present invention is that a body training device with a power generation function that generates power while training the body, forms this electrical energy so that it can be stored, can effectively use kinetic energy, and contributes to energy saving. Is to provide.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention adopts the following technical means to solve the above-mentioned problems. That is, the present invention provides a body training apparatus main body 2 having an operation unit 1 which is moved by human power, a generator 6 which generates electric power by the operation of the operation unit 1 of the apparatus main body 2, and an electric energy which is generated by the generator 6. And a secondary battery 7 for storing electricity.

[0007] Here, the motion part 1 that moves by human power means a motion body that rotates and moves forward and backward by the force of the lower limb or upper limb, and specifically, a pedal that rotates by a lower limb pecking motion, walking of the lower limb. There are a tread plate that moves up and down in motion, a rotating belt that circulates in the walking motion of the lower limb, and a traction member that moves forward and backward by the traction operation of the upper limb and the restoring force of the spring.

It is desirable that the generator 6 has, as its characteristics, a low rotation speed, a high output voltage, and a low rotation torque. The low rotation speed is to enable power generation even with weak power and to obtain a large output. The high output voltage is for obtaining a certain voltage even when the rotation speed is low, and the low rotation torque is for making it easy to start even with a weak force.

Examples of the secondary battery 7 include a lead storage battery, a nickel cadmium storage battery, a nickel hydride storage battery, a lithium ion organic electrolyte storage battery, and the like. In the case of the device of the present invention, since the energy source is human power and the number of revolutions of the operating unit 1 is easily changed at the time of power storage, for example, it is formed so that the supply voltage that fluctuates due to the change of the number of revolutions can be regulated by the regulator. And good.

The device of the present invention is preferably formed to include an illuminating lamp 9 electrically connected to the secondary battery 7 and a switch 10 for controlling on / off of the illuminating lamp 9 (claim 2). . In this case, the interior and the exterior can be easily and easily illuminated using the secondary battery 7.

The present invention also provides a plug-in portion 12 of a plug 11 b attached to the end of a cord 11 a of a household electric appliance 11, converts DC power of a secondary battery 7 into AC power, and converts AC power to 100 V AC. A converter 13 for converting the voltage into a voltage is preferably provided so that the electric energy stored in the secondary battery 7 can be freely supplied to the household electric appliance 11 (Claim 3).

According to the device of the present invention, it is possible to use the electric equipment 11 such as a television and a fan, which is powered by 100 V AC power for home use, by inserting the plug 11 b into the insertion section 12. In addition, there is an advantage that charging can be performed using the secondary battery 7 by inserting the plug 11b of a charger such as a mobile phone or a portable electric razor into the insertion portion 12.

[0013]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes an operation unit that moves manually. The operating section 1 is formed of a rotary pedal as shown in this embodiment.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a body training apparatus main body provided with the operation unit 1. The apparatus main body 2 includes a saddle 3, a handle 4, and the like in this embodiment, in addition to the operation section 1, and is formed as a floor-mounted bicycle. Reference numeral 5 denotes a liquid crystal display unit. The device main body 2 is formed so that a pulse, a heart rate, a running distance, and the like during exercise are displayed on the display unit 5.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a generator that generates electric power by rotating a pedal as the operation unit 1. In this embodiment, the generator 6 is constituted by, for example, an alternator for a bicycle, and is built in the apparatus main body 2.

Reference numeral 7 denotes a secondary battery that stores electric energy generated by the generator 6. The secondary battery 7 is a lead storage battery in this embodiment. A charging circuit 8 having an AC / DC converter and a regulator is connected between the secondary battery 7 and the generator 6.

Reference numeral 9 denotes an illuminating lamp that is electrically connected to the secondary battery 7 and turns on using the secondary battery 7 as a power source. The illumination lamp 9 is on / off controlled by a switch 10.

Further, in the device of the present invention of this embodiment, the insertion portion 12 of the plug 11 b attached to the tip of the cord 11 a of the household electric device 11 such as a television, and the DC power of the secondary battery 7 are supplied. A converter 13 for converting AC power and converting the voltage to AC 100 V is provided so that the electric energy stored in the secondary battery 7 can be freely supplied to the home electric appliance 11.

Next, the operation of the device of the present embodiment will be described. In the device of the present invention, when the user steps on the pedal as the operating unit 1 and rotates the pedal, the generator 6 generates power. The generated AC power is converted into DC power by the charging circuit 8, adjusted to a constant voltage and current, and stored in the secondary battery 7. As described above, the device of the present invention generates electric power when the user exercises for the purpose of training his / her body, and the electric energy is stored in the secondary battery 7.

By inserting the plug 11 b of the household electric appliance 11 into the insertion section 12, the user can watch a television or the like using the secondary battery 7 as a power supply.

In the process described above, in the device of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the operating portion 1 may be formed by a stepping plate that moves up and down, and the device body 2 may be formed in a walking type. In the case where the operation section 1 is formed in the form of a step board, as shown in FIG. 4, the generator 6 may be constituted by a piezoelectric transformer that generates an electromotive force when the step board descends. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 14 denotes a leaf spring which constantly springs a tread plate as the operating unit 1 upward.

[0022]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, in the present invention, a body training apparatus main body having a human-powered moving part, a generator that generates power by the action of the moving part of the apparatus main body, and stores electricity generated by the generator. And a secondary battery.

Therefore, in the case of the device of the present invention, for example, when the lower limb is trained using the device body, the kinetic energy at that time is converted into electric energy by the generator and stored in the secondary battery. As a result, when this is used, it is possible to obtain, for example, a power source for lighting and household electrical appliances while maintaining and improving physical health, and to effectively utilize kinetic energy and contribute to energy saving. It has the effect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a preferred embodiment of a device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram of the same device.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing another embodiment of the same device.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing a specific structure of an apparatus main body when an operation unit is a tread plate.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Working part 2 Device body 6 Generator 7 Secondary battery

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Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A body training apparatus main body having an operation unit which is manually driven, a generator for generating electric power by the operation of the operation unit of the apparatus main body, and a secondary battery for storing electric energy generated by the generator. And a body training apparatus with a power generation function. 2. A body training with a power generation function according to claim 1, wherein the body training is provided with an illuminating lamp electrically connected to the secondary battery, and a switch for turning on and off the illuminating lamp. apparatus. And a converter for converting a DC power of the secondary battery into an AC power and converting the DC power of the secondary battery into an AC 100 V voltage. The body training apparatus with a power generation function according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electric energy stored in the secondary battery is formed so as to be freely supplied to household electric appliances.