JP3151667U - Namba walking exercise equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

A walking exercise device that facilitates practice of number walking, which is considered to be an efficient walking method. One lap belt 3 of a pair of orthoses is wound around the left lower limb, and the other lap belt 3 is wound around the upper knee of the right lower limb and closed with a hook-and-loop fastener. The knee belt 3 is mounted so that the pull-up belt 4 is in front and the elastic part is on the back of the knee. The holding part 10 of the pulling belt 4 of the brace attached to the right lower limb is grasped by the right hand, and the grasping part 10 of the pulling belt 4 of the brace attached to the left lower limb is grasped by the left hand. When swinging out the left lower limb, the left pull-up belt 4 is pulled up with the left hand, and when swinging out the right leg, the right pull-up belt 4 is pulled up with the right hand. The left upper limb raising operation and the left lower limb raising operation are linked together, and the upper right limb raising operation and the right lower limb raising operation are linked together, thereby making it possible to easily execute the number walking, which is an efficient walking method. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a number walking exercise tool.

  One of the health methods practiced by many people is walking (walking exercise). In recent years, when walking, Namba walking with high exercise efficiency, which is said to have been in the Edo period, has been reviewed and practiced. However, this number walking method is a walking method in which the right hand and right foot, and the left hand and left foot are swung out at the same time.

  Further, conventional walking is mainly muscular strength exercises of the lower limbs, and there is less exercise load on the upper limbs compared to the lower limbs, and the strength of the upper limbs is not strengthened. Therefore, the exercise load on the upper limbs was increased by wrapping a weight around the wrist or holding an iron array. However, wrapping a weight around the wrist or holding an iron array increased fatigue and halved the fun of walking. In addition, supporters, compression socks, and the like may be used to reduce foot fatigue, but these may constantly impede blood flow due to compression. I also had to consciously keep a good walking posture.

JP 2003-220158 A

  A first object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily perform a number walking movement, which is a walking method with high exercise efficiency. Another object of the present invention is to solve problems related to upper limb exercise load, lower limb blood flow, and walking posture in conventional walking.

  The number walking exercise device according to claim 1 is composed of a pair of left and right orthosis, and each orthosis is a knee belt that is worn around the user's upper knee and a lower end connected to the knee belt and an upper end. Is provided with a pull-up belt provided with a grip portion to be gripped by a user's hand.

  The user wears the lap belt of one brace around the upper knee of one (for example, the right) lower limb, and puts the lap belt of the other brace around the upper knee of the lower limb opposite to the above. . Then, the gripping portion of the lifting belt of the brace attached to the right lower limb is gripped by the hand on the same side, that is, the right hand, and the gripping portion of the pulling belt of the brace attached to the left lower limb is gripped by the left hand.

  In addition, when walking, the right pull-up belt is pulled up with the right hand when swinging out the right leg, and the left pull-up belt is pulled up with the left hand when swinging out the left leg. As a result, the upper right limb raising operation and the right lower limb raising operation are linked together, and the left upper limb raising operation and the left lower limb raising operation are linked together, thereby making it possible to easily execute the number walking, which is an efficient walking method.

  In addition, the muscle strength of the upper limbs is used to assist lower limbs, and the exercise load on the lower limbs is reduced. Can do strength training.

In addition, if a stoop or forward leaning posture is used at the time of use, it is difficult to raise the lower limbs by the upper limbs, so that the upper body is unconsciously extended and the walking posture is improved.
The number walking exercise tool according to claim 2, wherein the lap belt is variable between a deployed state in which both ends are separated from each other and a closed state in which the lap belt is annularly closed, and is worn around the user's upper knee. The number walking exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the exercise device is a closed state.

  The knee belt of claim 2 can be changed between a deployed state in which both ends are separated using, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener or a buckle and a closed state in which the knee belt is closed in an annular state. It is easy to put it on, and it is easy to remove it from the upper knee.

  The number walking exercise tool according to claim 3, wherein the knee belt has elasticity in a portion that comes into contact with a user's knee back when the knee belt is worn around the user's upper knee. The number walking exercise device according to claim 1, wherein an elastic portion made of a material is provided.

  In the number walking exercise device according to claim 3, since the elastic part made of a material having elasticity comes into contact with the back of the user's knee, it is possible to avoid excessive pressure on the lower limb when it is pulled up, and depending on the upper limb. By the lifting operation, the back of the knee can be stimulated rhythmically to promote blood flow in the lower limbs. In addition, since most of the elastic materials are not slippery like rubber (the coefficient of friction is large), the use of the elastic material as an elastic part can prevent the sliding when the material is pulled up.

  The number walking exercise tool according to claim 4, wherein the gripping portion is formed in an annular shape by folding back an upper end portion of the pull-up belt. Exercise equipment.

  Since the gripping portion is formed in an annular shape by folding the upper end of the pull-up belt, the palm portion and the wrist can be passed through the ring-shaped portion, whereby the pulling force is efficiently applied to the pull-up belt. be able to. Moreover, since the hands are free when the wrist is passed, it is convenient when going to the toilet during walking.

  The number walking exercise tool according to claim 5, wherein a string is connected to the grip part, and a ring part is formed for hanging on the wrist of the user by forming the string in a ring shape. The number walking exercise tool according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it is a number.

  A string is connected to the gripping part, and a ring part for hanging on the wrist of the user by forming the string in a ring shape is formed.For example, when you want to wipe sweat on the forehead during walking, When it is desired to raise the arm, such as when holding the camera, the wrist can be passed through the ring part and the hand can be released from the pulling belt (gripping part).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a structure explanatory drawing of the number walking exercise | movement tool of an Example, the whole figure (a) which made the knee belt unfolded, and explanatory drawing (b) of the knee belt of a closed state. Explanatory drawing of the mounting state of the number walking exercise tool of an Example. Use explanatory drawing of the number walking exercise | movement tool of an Example. Explanatory drawing of the holding method of the number walking exercise | movement tool of an Example.

Hereinafter, the form for implementing this invention is demonstrated by an Example.
[Example]
First, the number walking exercise device of the present embodiment is constituted by a pair of left and right appliances 2 as shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the orthosis 2 includes a knee belt 3, a lifting belt 4, and a hanging strap 5. In FIG. 1, only one of the appliances 2 (for left) is shown, but the other (for right) has the same configuration except that the left and right appliances 2 are mirror images of each other, so that the illustration is omitted. .

The knee belt 3 and the pull-up belt 4 are cloth belts, and hardly stretch even when a longitudinal tension is applied.
A square can 6 is attached to one end of the knee belt 3, and the lower end of the pull-up belt 4 is bonded to the vicinity of the end. A pair of hook-and-loop fasteners 7a and 7b are bonded to the other end. A cylindrical sponge is attached as an elastic portion 8 next to the hook-and-loop fastener 7b.

  If the hook-and-loop fastener 7a is passed through the square can 6 and then folded and joined to the hook-and-loop fastener 7b, the lap belt 3 can be in an annular closed state as shown in FIG. That is, the lap belt 3 can be changed between a deployed state shown in FIG. 1A and a closed state shown in FIG.

  The pull-up belt 4 is divided into two upper and lower parts, and a feed can 9 is used to connect them, so that the total length of the pull-up belt 4 can be adjusted. Further, the pull-up belt 4 is provided with a grip portion 10 that is formed into an annular shape by folding back the upper end portion thereof.

  Then, one end of the hanging strap 5 is passed through the annular gripping portion 10 and is closed annularly. As a result, the hanging strap 5 is connected to the grip portion 10 (the lifting belt 4). The other end of the hanging strap 5 is closed in a ring shape to form a ring portion 11 for hanging on the wrist of the user.

  In order to use the number walking exercise tool of this embodiment, the knee belt 3 of one of the braces 2 is circulated around the upper knee of one (for example, the right) lower limb of the user, and as described above, The lap belt 3 is attached by making the lap belt 3 closed with the hook-and-loop fasteners 7a and 7b, and the lap belt 3 of the other orthosis 2 is attached to the upper knee of the other lower limb in the same manner as described above (FIGS. 2 and 2). 3). As shown in FIG. 2, the knee belt 3 is mounted so that the pull-up belt 4 is in front and the elastic portion 8 is on the back of the knee. Moreover, the full length of the pull-up belt 4 is adjusted using the feed can 9 as required.

  In this number walking exercise device, the lap belt 3 of each brace 2 is variable between an expanded state in which both ends are separated by a square can 6 and hook-and-loop fasteners 7a and 7b and a closed state in which it is annularly closed. As described above, it is easy to put it in a closed state and wrap around the user's upper knee, and it is easy to remove it from the upper knee.

  Then, the gripping part 10 of the lifting belt 4 of the brace 2 mounted on the right lower limb is gripped by the same hand, that is, the right hand, and the gripping part 10 of the pulling belt 4 of the brace 2 mounted on the left lower limb is gripped by the left hand. . At this time, if the base part of the little finger is inserted from the index finger into the annular gripping part 10 and is gripped with the thumb, the gripping can be surely performed and the lifting operation can be easily performed. Also, if the user's wrist is hung on the ring portion 11 of the hanging strap 5, the pulling belt 4 and the upper limb are kept connected even if the hand is once released from the gripping portion 10. Problems such as entanglement with the lower limbs can be prevented, and subsequent re-gripping is easy.

  In order to perform the number walking using the number walking exercise equipment thus attached, as shown in FIG. 3, when swinging out the left lower limb, the left pull-up belt 4 is pulled up with the left hand, and when swinging out the right lower limb. Pull up the right lifting belt 4 with the right hand. As a result, the left upper limb raising operation and the left lower limb raising operation are interlocked, and the upper right limb raising operation and the right lower limb raising operation are interlocked, so that the number walking that is an efficient walking method can be easily executed.

  In addition, the muscle strength of the upper limbs is used to assist lower limbs, and the exercise load on the lower limbs is reduced. Can do strength training.

In addition, if a stoop or forward leaning posture is used at the time of use, it becomes difficult to pull up the lower limbs by the upper limbs, so that the upper body is unconsciously extended and the walking posture is improved.
In addition, in this number walking exercise device, the elastic portion 8 made of sponge contacts the user's back of the knee, so that excessive compression on the lower limbs can be avoided when the knee belt 3 is pulled up by the pull-up belt 4. In addition, the lifting action by the upper limb can stimulate the back of the knee rhythmically and promote blood flow in the lower limb. In addition, since the elastic portion 8 made of sponge is difficult to slip, the knee belt 3 can be prevented from sliding up when it is pulled up by the pull-up belt 4.

  Further, since the grip portion 10 is formed in an annular shape by folding the upper end portion of the pull-up belt 4, the palm portion and the wrist can be passed through the annular portion, thereby efficiently raising the lifting force. Can act on the belt. When holding the gripping part 10, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), in addition to gripping with the palm facing inward, the palm may face upward, or the gripping part 10 as shown in FIG. 4 (b). You may pass through your wrist. When the wrist is passed through as shown in FIG. 4B, the hand becomes free, which is convenient when going to the toilet during walking.

  Furthermore, in the number walking exercise tool of the embodiment, the hanging strap 5 is connected to the gripping portion 10, and the ring portion 11 for hanging on the wrist of the user by making the end portion of the hanging strap 5 into a ring shape. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 4, the wrist of the hand holding the holding part 10 may be passed through the ring part 11 during normal use.

  If the user's wrist is hung on the ring portion 11 of the hanging strap 5 in this manner, the pulling belt 4 and the upper limb are kept connected even if the hand is once released from the gripping portion 10. Can be prevented from being entangled with the lower limbs, and subsequent re-gripping is easy. If the wrist is passed through the ring part 11, for example, when you want to wipe off the sweat of your forehead during walking, or when you want to hold the camera, you can use the pull-up belt 4 (gripping part 10). It becomes possible to release the hand.

2 ... orthoses,
3 ... Knee belt,
4 ... Pull-up belt,
5 ... Hanging strap,
6 ... Square can
7a, 7b ... Hook fastener,
8 ... elastic part,
9 ... Feeding can,
10 ... gripping part,
11 ... Ring part.

Claims (5)

It consists of a pair of left and right orthoses,
Each brace is
A knee belt worn around the user's upper knee,
A number walking exercise tool comprising a pull-up belt having a lower end portion connected to the knee belt and a grip portion to be held by a user's hand at the upper end portion. The knee belt is variable between a deployed state in which both ends are separated from each other and a closed state in which the knee belt is closed in an annular shape, and the knee belt is in a closed state when worn around the upper part of a user's knee. The number walking exercise device according to claim 1. The knee belt is provided with an elastic portion made of a material having elasticity at a portion that comes into contact with the back of the user's knee when the knee belt is worn around the upper part of the user's knee. The number walking exercise tool according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: 4. The number walking exercise tool according to claim 1, wherein the grip portion is formed in an annular shape by folding back an upper end portion of the pull-up belt. The string is connected to the grip part, and a ring part for hanging on a wrist of a user by forming the string in a ring shape is formed. Namba walking exercise equipment.

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