JP3137166U - Fitness machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a fitness machine that can train a body and generate electric power by repeating a load exercise by a user, and has a motivating element for continuing exercise.
A fitness machine 1 for training a body by a user repeating a load exercise, an operation unit for the user to exercise repeatedly, and applying a load to the operation unit, A power generation device 3 for generating power, a battery device 4 for storing electricity from the power generation device, a measuring device for measuring the amount of power generated by the power generation device, an integration device 5 for integrating the power generation amount for each user, and the integration device And a display device 6 for displaying the power generation amount data accumulated by the above for each user.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a fitness machine in which a user trains a body by repeating a load exercise.

  Conventionally, as a fitness machine that trains the body by repeating the load exercise by the user, for example, a load is applied to the operation pedal of a stationary bicycle, and the operation pedal is made to be wrinkled by the user's feet, etc. There is. As a means for applying a load to the operation pedal, an electromagnetic brake or the like is employed, and the magnitude of the load is adjusted by the amount of current.

  In such a fitness machine, there is a need for energy saving because the kinetic energy generated by the user stroking the operation pedal and the electromagnetic resistance energy generated by supplying electricity to the electromagnetic brake, etc. are offset. However, it is not so desirable at the present time, and even as a user, the cost of electricity is high and the economic burden is large.

Therefore, a fitness machine that contributes to energy saving by connecting a generator to the operation pedal and using its resistance as an exercise load and storing the generated electricity in a battery so that it can be used as power for daily life. Has been proposed.
JP 2000-37476 A

  However, repeated exercise such as rowing is generally monotonous, and even if it has a function to store generated electricity, it is difficult to set a specific target, and users may feel bored with exercising every day. is there. In addition, if you purchase a fitness machine at home, it will be shared with your family, but it cannot be used by the whole family at the same time, and there is no mechanism for communication such as encouragement within the family. There was no element that motivated the user to continue exercising.

  In view of such a situation, the present invention provides a fitness machine that can train a body and generate power by repeating a load exercise, and includes a motivating element for continuing exercise. .

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present application is a fitness machine that trains a body by a user repeating a load exercise, an operation unit for the user to exercise repeatedly, and a load applied to the operation unit. A power generation device that generates electricity by the repetitive motion, a battery device that stores electricity from the power generation device, a measurement device that measures the amount of power generated by the power generation device, an integration device that accumulates the power generation amount for each user, There is provided a fitness machine comprising: a display device that displays power generation amount data accumulated by an accumulation device for each user.

  The invention according to claim 2 of the present application includes an arithmetic device that calculates an electricity cost corresponding to the power generation amount of each user based on the power generation amount data, and the display unit displays the electricity cost data of each user. The fitness machine according to claim 1, wherein the fitness machine can be displayed.

  The invention according to claim 3 of the present application includes an arithmetic device that calculates calorie consumption corresponding to the power generation amount of each user based on the power generation amount data, and displays the calorie consumption data of each user in the display device. The fitness machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fitness machine can be displayed.

  The invention according to claim 4 of the present application provides the fitness machine according to claim 3, wherein meal amount data obtained by converting the calorie consumption into a meal amount can be displayed on the display device.

  The invention according to claim 5 of the present application is characterized in that each user's power generation amount, electricity bill, calorie consumption and / or meal amount data can be displayed in a list so that they can be compared with each other. The fitness machine described in is provided.

  The invention according to claim 6 of the present application is characterized in that the operation portion is a bicycle pedal installed in a state where the rear wheel is floated, and the power generation device is detachably provided on the rear wheel. A fitness machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is provided.

  According to the fitness machine according to the first aspect of the invention, the following excellent effects can be obtained. While the user can exercise the body by repeatedly exercising at the operation unit, the kinetic energy is converted into electric energy, so the user contributes to energy saving while promoting their own health be able to. In addition, when sharing with family, etc., the power generation amount by user is displayed, so you can know the amount of exercise of each person and contribution to energy saving, and by comparing data with other users, Motivation to continue exercise is expected, such as communication between users.

  According to the fitness machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect exhibited by the fitness machine according to the first aspect, the following excellent effects can be achieved. Electricity cost data corresponding to the amount of power generated by each user is displayed, so it is not only energy saving, but also the degree of contribution each person's exercise contributes to households, etc., and communication between users is further enhanced. Become prosperous.

  According to the fitness machine according to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect exhibited by the fitness machine according to the first or second aspect, the following excellent effects can be achieved. Since the calorie consumption data corresponding to the power generation amount of each user is displayed, not only energy saving but also the exercise effect of each user can be known, and communication between users becomes more active.

  According to the fitness machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect exhibited by the fitness machine according to the third aspect, the following excellent effects can be achieved. Since the amount of meal corresponding to the power generation amount of each user is displayed, it is possible to specifically recognize the excessive intake of calories in a normal meal, which is useful for health management such as adjustment of the amount of meal.

  According to the fitness machine of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect exhibited by the fitness machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the following excellent effects can be achieved. Since each user's data such as the amount of power generated is displayed in a list that can be compared with each other, each user can easily grasp whether his or her exercise amount is compared with that of other users, while competing with each other. It is encouraged to proceed with the exercise, and can be more active in the exercise.

  According to the fitness machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effects exhibited by the fitness machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the following excellent effects can be achieved. Since the rear wheel of the bicycle is floated and the power generator is detachably attached to it, there is a merit that it can be used for a bicycle of your own type (bicycle for shopping, sports car, etc.) that suits you. .

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an example of a fitness machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows an example of a display screen of a display device provided in the fitness machine.

  A fitness machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a device for training a body by a user repeatedly performing a load exercise, and includes a bicycle 2 for the user to exercise repeatedly, and a repetitive exercise performed on the bicycle 2. Power generator 3 that generates electricity, battery device 4 that stores electricity from power generator 3, controller 5 that measures the amount of power generated by battery device 4 and accumulates it for each user, and power generation amount data accumulated by controller 5 And a display device 6 capable of displaying each of the users.

  The bicycle 2 is installed so that the front wheel 21 is grounded on the floor surface F, and the rear wheel 22 is supported by the power generator 3 in a state of floating from the floor surface F. The user sits on the saddle 23. By driving the pedal 24 as an operation unit, a driving force is applied to the rear wheel 22 via the sprocket 25 connected to the pedal 24, the chain 26, and the sprocket 27 on the rear wheel side.

  The power generation device 3 is in contact with the stand part 31 that detachably supports the axle of the rear wheel 22 and the rear wheel 22 supported by the stand part 31 so that the rear wheel 22 floats from the floor surface F. And a charger 32 that is rotationally driven in a state. The charger 32 is set so as to be pressed against the rear wheel 22 received by the axle bearing of the stand portion 31 from below. As a result, the charger 32 applies a load to the pedal 24 via the rear wheel 22, and generates power by repeated movements that pedal the pedal 24.

  The battery device 4 is provided with a battery for storing electricity supplied from the power generation device and a regulator for stabilizing a supply voltage that varies depending on pedaling conditions. Moreover, the inverter which converts the direct current power of a battery into the alternating current power which can be used for driving | operating of household appliances, and the power plug insertion port for supplying the converted electric power to household appliances are provided.

  The controller 5 measures the amount of power generated by the battery device 4 and the amount of power generated by the measuring device for each user and for a period such as “from midnight of the day” or “from the first day of the month”. Separately, it is equipped with an integration device that integrates, and an arithmetic device that calculates the electricity cost and calorie consumption corresponding to the power generation amount of each user based on the integrated value, and is used to enable integration by user An operation input unit is provided for performing pre-registration of user names and selection setting of each user name (data accumulation destination).

  The display device 6 is for displaying the power generation amount data accumulated by the accumulation device for each user, and a monitor for a television or a personal computer can be used. When the fitness machine 1 is turned on, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), the display device 6 integrates up to the display time of the power generation amount for each user on the current day and the current month together with the user name. A list of numbers and bar graphs is displayed so that the values can be compared with each other, and in addition to the power generation data, “TOP” and “2nd” according to the rank of the integrated value of the power generation for the current day and the current month. A mark such as “3rd” is displayed.

  When the user selects and sets the data integration destination, as shown in FIG. 2B, the selected bar graph is highlighted so as to be conspicuous, for example, surrounded by a thick frame. Then, when the user starts the repetitive motion of stroking the pedal 24, the integrated value of the data integration destination selected and set increases in real time, and the bar graph expands with the increase. When the magnitude relationship (ranking) with the integrated value of other users changes, the marks representing the ranks are switched accordingly.

  For example, in Fig. 2 (a), the integrated value of the power generation amount for the current day and the current month is "35Wh" and "370Wh" respectively, and the "mom" who is "2nd" and "3rd place" When the order is changed, as shown in FIG. 2B, the mark indicating the order is also changed correspondingly. In addition, by operating the controller 5, instead of the power generation amount data shown in FIG. 2, the electricity cost and calorie consumption data corresponding to the power generation amount for the current day and the current month are displayed, or the power generation amount, electricity cost, and consumption are displayed. The calorie data can be set to be automatically switched and displayed every certain time (for example, 10 seconds).

(Features of the fitness machine according to the present embodiment)
The fitness machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the following characteristic points.

  First, the fitness machine 1 according to the present embodiment applies a load to the bicycle 2 installed in a state where the rear wheel 22 is floated so that the user can repeatedly exercise by pedaling the pedal 24, and the pedal 24. On the other hand, a power generation device 3 that generates power by repetitive motion, a battery device 4 that stores electricity generated by the power generation device 3, a controller 5 that measures the power generation amount and integrates it for each user, and integrated power generation amount data And a display device 6 that displays the information for each user.

  The above features allow the user to exercise repeatedly with the pedal 4 and train the body, while the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy that can be used for driving electrical appliances, etc. It can contribute to energy saving. Furthermore, even if you share it with family members and exercise appropriately according to the free time of each user or machine, the power generation amount accumulated by each user is displayed, so each person's exercise amount and contribution to energy saving In addition, it is expected to be a motivation for continuation of exercise, such as communication between users by comparing data with other users.

  Second, the fitness machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a calculation device that calculates an electricity bill corresponding to the power generation amount of each user in the controller 5, and displays each user's electricity bill data on a display device. It has the feature that can be. With this feature, since the degree of contribution of each user to the household budget and the like is known, the communication between the users can be activated based on the degree of contribution, and the exercise can be motivated to continue.

  Third, the fitness machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a calculation device that calculates calorie consumption corresponding to the power generation amount of each user in the controller 5, and displays the calorie consumption of each user on a display device. It has the feature that it can. With this feature, since the exercise effect of each user can be understood, the communication between users can be activated and the motivation to continue the exercise can be achieved as with the electricity bill.

  Fourth, the fitness machine 1 according to the present embodiment displays a list of numerical values and bar graphs so that the power generation amount of each user, the electricity bill corresponding to the power generation amount, and the calorie consumption can be compared with each other. Have With this feature, it is possible to easily grasp the magnitude relationship of the amount of exercise among each user, thereby enhancing mutual competitiveness and expecting to actively engage in exercise while trying to communicate.

  Fifth, the fitness machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a stand portion 31 that detachably supports the axle of the rear wheel 22 so that the rear wheel 22 of the bicycle 2 is lifted, and the rear wheel supported by the stand portion 31. And a charger 32 that is rotationally driven by being in contact with 22. With this feature, each user can use a hand-held bicycle by exchanging it with a bicycle of a suitable type (shopping bicycle, sports car, etc.).

(Modification of the above embodiment)
(1) In the above embodiment, the calorie consumption data is displayed on the display device 6, but the meal amount data obtained by converting the calorie consumption into the corresponding meal amount may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), it may be displayed whether the calorie consumption corresponds to “for how many meals”. Further, in order to make it easy for each user to understand, the content of the meal to be converted may be different such as “how many beers” or “how many shortcakes”. As a result, each user can feel the amount of calories consumed, thereby being conscious of preventing overeating and the like.

  (2) In the above embodiment and the above modification (1), each user's data is displayed as a list, and a mark is displayed according to the order. In addition to that, FIG. For example, when a milestone value such as “calorie consumption for two meals” is achieved, the display content may be switched to display a message to that effect to the user. . In addition to the above-mentioned “how many cups of rice”, a plurality of patterns of messages such as “how many cups of beer” and “how many shortcakes” may be displayed. Further, a message indicating that there has been a change in rank such as the amount of power generation may be displayed. As a result, it is possible to stimulate each user to promote continuation of exercise.

  (3) In the embodiment and the modifications (1) to (2) described above, an ordinary bicycle is supported by the power generation device 3 and used. However, power generation is performed on a stationary exercise bike without wheels. The device may be connected to or built in, and is not limited to a bicycle type, and the power generator is connected to a stepper that repeatedly causes the user to perform a stepping motion or a feeding roller that repeatedly performs a walking motion. A load may be applied to the operation unit, and power may be generated by the repetitive motion.

  In addition, the fitness machine of the present invention is not limited to those described in the embodiment and the modifications (1) to (3), and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course.

The figure which shows an example of the fitness machine which concerns on this embodiment. The figure which shows the example of a display screen of the display apparatus with which a fitness machine is equipped. The figure which shows the modification of the display screen of the display apparatus with which a fitness machine is equipped.

Explanation of symbols

1 Fitness Machine 2 Bicycle 3 Power Generation Device 4 Battery Device 5 Controller 6 Display Device

Claims (6)

It is a fitness machine that trains the body by the user repeating the load exercise,
An operation unit for the user to exercise repeatedly;
A power generation device that applies a load to the operation unit and generates power by the repetitive motion;
A battery device for storing electricity from the power generation device;
A measuring device for measuring the amount of power generated by the power generating device;
An accumulator for accumulating the power generation amount for each user;
A fitness machine comprising: a display device that displays the power generation amount data accumulated by the accumulation device for each user. Based on the power generation amount data, comprising an arithmetic device that calculates an electricity bill corresponding to the power generation amount of each user,
The fitness machine according to claim 1, wherein the electricity bill data of each user can be displayed on the display device. Based on the power generation amount data, comprising a calculation device for calculating calorie consumption corresponding to the power generation amount of each user,
The fitness machine according to claim 1, wherein calorie consumption data of each user can be displayed on the display device.   4. The fitness machine according to claim 3, wherein meal amount data obtained by converting the calorie consumption into a meal amount can be displayed on the display device.   The fitness machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein each user's power generation amount, electricity bill, calorie consumption and / or meal amount data can be displayed in a list so as to be mutually comparable. The operation part is a bicycle pedal installed in a state where the rear wheel is floated,
The fitness machine according to claim 1, wherein the power generation device is detachably provided on the rear wheel.

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