JP3193546U - Exercise equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

An exercise apparatus capable of effectively utilizing energy obtained by pedaling exercise or energy obtained by walking exercise or the like.
An exercise device used for walking or running motion of a person or animal, which is stretched so as to be able to rotate and move, and by which the endless belt 10 can be walked or run on it, First power transmission that has pedals 19L and 19R and causes the endless belt to rotate using the force of pedaling, or second power that rotates the pedal using the force that rotates the endless belt. And a power transmission mechanism 18 that performs transmission.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an exercise device used for walking or running motion of a person or an animal.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, exercise equipment for use in walking or running motion of humans and animals (sometimes referred to as “walking motion or the like” in the following description) has been proposed. For example, Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2 disclose a treadmill configured such that an endless belt is rotated and moved using electric power, and an animal walking motion or the like can be performed thereon.

JP 2009-112216 JP No. 7-24053

  According to the treadmill, it is possible to automatically drive the endless belt using electric power, but power is consumed correspondingly. From the viewpoint of energy saving and the like, it is desirable to suppress such power consumption.

  In addition, for example, in an animal lover who keeps a pet, there may be a demand that the owner (user) wants to enjoy the exercise together when the pet performs a walking exercise or the like. In such a case, if the user can use the energy gained by pedaling exercise to drive the endless belt, the user can enjoy the exercise together and reduce power consumption. It is done. In addition, when the energy obtained by the walking exercise | movement on an endless belt, etc. can be utilized for a drive of a pedal, it is considered useful for rehabilitation etc., for example.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an exercise device that can effectively use energy obtained by pedaling exercise or energy obtained by walking exercise.

  An exercise device according to the present invention is an exercise device used for walking or running motion of a person or an animal, and is stretched so as to be able to rotate. By the rotational movement, the walking or running motion thereon is performed. A first power transmission that has an endless belt and a pedal, and that allows the rotational movement to be performed using a force for driving the pedal, or the pedal that uses the force to rotationally move the endless belt. It is set as the structure provided with the power transmission mechanism which performs the 2nd power transmission to rotate. According to this configuration, it is possible to effectively use energy obtained by pedaling exercise or energy obtained by walking exercise or the like.

  More specifically, the power transmission mechanism may be configured to perform first power transmission. More specifically, the above configuration may be configured such that a user who pedals the pedal forward and a person or an animal who performs a forward walking or running motion on the endless belt substantially face each other. Good.

  According to this configuration, the user can enjoy exercise together while looking at the face of a person or animal. Here, “substantially facing each other” is not limited to a form that faces each other completely in front of each other, but also includes a form that faces in a slightly oblique direction within a range that does not hinder each other's faces. .

  More specifically, the structure includes two roller members that stretch and support the endless belt, and a frame that rotatably supports the two roller members, and the power transmission mechanism includes: It is good also as a structure which rotates one of the said two roller members using the force which pedals the said pedal.

  More specifically, the above-described configuration may be configured such that the frame is provided with a gripping portion that is gripped by a user who strokes the pedal portion. According to this configuration, the user can further stabilize the posture when stroking the pedal.

  More specifically, the frame may be configured such that a fence member that partitions the space on the endless belt in the side direction is provided on the frame. According to this configuration, it becomes easy to prevent an animal or the like from detaching left and right from the endless belt.

  According to the exercise apparatus according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively utilize energy obtained by pedaling exercise or energy obtained by walking exercise or the like.

It is an appearance perspective view of a treadmill concerning this embodiment. It is an external view from the upper viewpoint of the treadmill which concerns on this embodiment. It is an external view from the right viewpoint of the treadmill according to the present embodiment. It is an external view from the front viewpoint of the treadmill which concerns on this embodiment. It is an external view from the left viewpoint of the treadmill according to the present embodiment. It is an external view from the back viewpoint of the treadmill which concerns on this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing regarding the usage type of the treadmill which concerns on this embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of treadmill]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a treadmill 1 (exercise apparatus) according to the present embodiment. In the following description, it is assumed that the vertical and horizontal directions and the front and rear directions are as shown in FIG. Moreover, each of FIGS. 2-6 is the external view which looked at the treadmill 1 from each of upper direction, right side, the front, left side, and back.

  1 to 6, the treadmill 1 includes an endless belt 10, horizontal frame members (11F, 11B, 11L, 11R), a left rear support member 12L, a right rear support member 12R, an intermediate Support member 13, rear roller member 14, front roller member 15, upper protrusions (16LF, 16LB, 16RF, 16RB), gripping portion 17, power transmission unit 18, left and right pedals (19L, 19R), front support member 20 and left and right fence members (21L, 21R).

  Each of the horizontal frame members (11F, 11B, 11L, 11R) has a substantially rod shape, and forms a rectangular frame FR that spreads forward, backward, left and right as shown in FIG. The horizontal frame members (11F, 11B, 11L, 11R) are firmly fixed to each other, thereby forming a strong rectangular frame FR.

  The front horizontal frame member 11F is arranged so as to extend in the left-right direction so as to form a front side of the rectangular frame FR. Further, the rear horizontal frame member 11B is arranged to extend in the left-right direction so as to form a rear side of the rectangular frame FR.

  Further, the left horizontal frame member 11L is arranged to extend in the front-rear direction so as to form the left side of the rectangular frame FR. The right horizontal frame member 11R is arranged to extend in the front-rear direction so as to form the right side of the rectangular frame FR.

  The rectangular frame FR is connected to the left rear support member 12L at the left rear position, and is connected to the right rear support member 12R at the right rear position. The rectangular frame FR is connected to the intermediate support member 13 at the front position.

  Each of these support members (12L, 12R, 13) protrudes downward from the rectangular frame FR. Therefore, the rectangular frame FR is supported by these supporting members (12L, 12R, 13) so as to keep a certain distance from the ground.

  A rear roller member 14 is attached to the rear side of the rectangular frame FR, and a front roller member 15 is attached to the front side of the frame. Each roller member (14, 15) is rotatably mounted with the left-right direction as a rotation axis, and plays a role of supporting the endless belt 10 in a stretchable manner.

  As a result, the endless belt 10 is stretched substantially horizontally between the roller members (14, 15). Then, the rotational movement of the endless belt 10 allows a person or animal to perform a walking motion or the like thereon. Note that the left end of the front roller member 15 protrudes to the left from the left horizontal frame member 11L so that the front roller member 15 can be connected to the power transmission unit 18.

  Further, the upper protrusions (16LF, 16LB, 16RF, 16RB) are provided on the upper side of the rectangular frame FR so as to protrude vertically upward. The left front upper protrusion 16LF is the left rear upper protrusion 16LB, the right front upper protrusion 16RF, and the right rear upper protrusion 16RB is the left front position, left rear of the rectangular frame FR, respectively. It protrudes from the position on the side, the position on the right front side, and the position on the right rear side.

  Each upper protrusion (16LF, 16LB, 16RF, 16RB) is substantially rod-shaped. In the present embodiment, the left rear upper protrusion 16LB and the left rear support member 12L are an integral member, and the right rear upper protrusion 16RB and the right rear support member 12R are an integral member. It has become.

  The left front upper projecting portion 16LF and the left rear upper projecting portion 16LB stretch the left fence member 21L. The left fence member 21L is a sheet-like member for partitioning the space on the endless belt 10 to the left side.

  Further, the right front upper projecting portion 16RF and the right rear upper projecting portion 16RB stretch the right fence member 21R. The right fence member 21R is a sheet-like member for partitioning the space on the endless belt 10 to the right side.

  A power transmission unit 18 is provided in front of the left side of the rectangular frame FR. The power transmission unit 18 is connected to the vicinity of the left end of the front roller member 15, and left and right pedals (19L, 19R) and a front support member 20 are further attached.

  The left and right pedals (19L, 19R) are arranged so that a rearward user located in front of the power transmission unit 18 can pad with his / her feet. The left pedal 19L will be stroked with the right foot of the user, and the right pedal 19R will be stroked with the left foot of the user.

  The front support member 20 is arranged so that the lower side is in contact with the ground, and the power transmission unit 18 is firmly fixed so that the power transmission unit 18 is stabilized even when the user scoops the left and right pedals (19L, 19R). To support. Further, the power transmission unit 18 has a mechanism for power transmission inside the cover, and transmits power when the pedals (19L, 19R) are turned to the front roller member 15 to thereby transmit the front roller member. 15 is rotated.

  In addition, as a mechanism for power transmission, for example, a mechanism used in a general bicycle or a mechanism according to this can be applied. More specifically, a chain drive mechanism using a chain, a sprocket, or the like, or a belt drive mechanism using a toothed belt, a toothed pulley, or the like can be applied. However, the specific form of the power transmission unit 18 is not particularly limited as long as the power when the pedal (19L, 19R) is turned can be appropriately transmitted to the front roller member 15.

  Further, members extend from the upper front end of the left front upper projecting portion 16LF and the upper front end of the right front upper projecting portion 16RF so as to extend diagonally upward and forward by the same length. And the front-end | tip part of these extended members is connected via the holding part 17 extended in the left-right direction. The gripping portion 17 is disposed at a position where it can be easily gripped by a user who pedals the pedals (19L, 19R).

[Usage of treadmill]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (viewed from the right side) showing a usage pattern of the treadmill 1 when the animal Y (here, a pet dog as an example) performs a walking motion or the like. In addition, in order to make it easy to understand the state on the endless belt 10, only the outline of the right fence member 21R and the like is shown.

  The power transmission unit 18 described above is configured to rotate the front roller member 15 counterclockwise when the pedal (19L, 19R) is turned counterclockwise as viewed from the right. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, when the user X runs the pedal (19L, 19R) forward (in the counterclockwise rotation direction R1), the endless belt 10 is linked to the movement of the front roller member 15, It will rotate in the counterclockwise rotation direction R2.

  When using the treadmill 1, first, the animal Y is placed forward on the endless belt 10. At this time, since the fence members (21L, 21R) are disposed on the left and right sides of the endless belt 10, it is possible to prevent the animal Y from detaching from the endless belt 10 to the left and right as much as possible.

  Note that a lead string connected to the collar of the animal Y may be attached, for example, near the center of the grip portion 17. In addition, it is desirable to take into consideration that the claw of the animal Y does not fit into the gap between the endless belt 10 and the left and right horizontal frame members (11L, 11R). For example, it is desirable to make consideration so that the gap does not occur or the gap is sufficiently small.

  Then, the user X sits backward on the chair 30 placed in front of the treadmill 1, and pedals the pedals (19L, 19R) in the forward direction in the same manner as when riding a bicycle. At this time, the user X can further stabilize the posture by holding the grip portion 17.

  Since the pedal (19L, 19R) is turned in the rotational direction R1 by the user X, the endless belt 10 rotates in the rotational direction R2, and as a result, the portion of the endless belt 10 on which the animal Y is riding is rearward. Move to. As a result, the animal Y performs a forward walking motion or the like so as not to be swept backward (to remain in the current position).

  When the treadmill 1 is used in this way, the user X who pedals the pedals (19L, 19R) in the forward direction faces the rear, and the animal Y that performs forward walking motion on the endless belt 10 is the front (use The direction opposite to the person X). The user X is positioned approximately in front of the animal Y (strictly, slightly to the left of the front).

  That is, the treadmill 1 is configured such that the user X and the animal Y are substantially opposed to each other during such use. Therefore, the user X can enjoy exercising together while watching the state (condition) of the animal Y.

  Further, the user X can adjust the speed of walking or running of the animal Y by adjusting the pedaling force (19L, 19R). That is, the user X can cause the animal Y to perform a strong walking motion by strongly pedaling the pedals (19L, 19R), and can weaken the animal Y by pedaling the pedals (19L, 19R) weakly. You can exercise.

  The treadmill 1 may be provided with a brake for stopping the rotational movement of the endless belt 10, for example, in the vicinity of the grip portion 17. As a result, the user X can quickly stop the rotational movement of the endless belt 10 as necessary.

  In the present embodiment, the chair 30 on which the user X sits is prepared separately from the treadmill 1, but instead, the chair 30 is integrated with the treadmill 1 (for example, connected to the front support member 20). B) may be provided. Further, the position of the gripping portion 17 and the height of the chair 30 may be adjustable according to the physique of the user X.

  In the above usage pattern, the treadmill 1 is used for a walking motion of the animal Y, but can also be used for a walking motion of a person in the same manner. As an example, the parent user X can use the pedal (19L, 19R) to cause the child to perform a walking exercise or the like.

  In addition, as described above, the power transmission unit 18 performs power transmission (first power transmission) so that the endless belt 10 is rotationally moved by using a force for pedaling (19L, 19R). However, regarding the form of power transmission, the power transmission unit 18 may be configured to perform power transmission (second power transmission) for rotating the pedals (19L, 19R) using a force for rotating and moving the endless belt 10. .

  In this way, it is possible to rotate the pedals (19L, 19R) when the user on the endless belt 10 performs walking motion or the like on the spot (kicking the endless belt 10 backward). is there. In this way, for example, both the legs of a physically handicapped patient are placed on the pedals (19L, 19R), and the assistant performs a walking motion or the like on the endless belt 10, so that the patient's feet are pedaled (19L, 19R). 19R) and can be used for patient rehabilitation. The power transmission unit 18 may be configured to enable both the first power transmission and the second power transmission described above. If it does in this way, it will become possible to expand the use of treadmill 1 more.

  As described above, the treadmill 1 is an exercise device used for walking or running motion of a person or an animal, and is an endless belt (it is stretched so as to be able to rotate and move on it. And a power transmission mechanism (having a pedal so that the user can perform the rotational movement by using a force for stroking the pedal).

  Therefore, according to the treadmill 1, for example, the owner can also exercise with animals. In addition, it is possible to reduce power consumption and the like as compared with those driven electrically. Furthermore, since the treadmill 1 does not require a mechanism for converting electric power into driving force, the configuration can be easily simplified.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this content. The embodiments of the present invention can be variously modified without departing from the spirit of the invention.

1 Treadmill (Exercise equipment)
10 Endless belts 11F, 11B, 11L, 11R Horizontal frame member 12L Left rear support member 12R Right rear support member 13 Intermediate support member 14 Rear roller member 15 Front roller member 16LF, 16LB, 16RF, 16RB Upward projecting portion 17 Grasping Part 18 Power transmission part 19L, 19R Pedal 20 Front support member 21L, 21R Fence member X User Y Animal

Claims (6)

An exercise device used for walking or running of a person or animal,
An endless belt which is stretched so as to be able to rotate and enables the walking or running motion thereon by the rotational movement;
A first power transmission that has a pedal and causes the rotational movement to be performed using a force for driving the pedal; or a second power transmission that rotates the pedal using a force for rotationally moving the endless belt. An exercise device comprising a power transmission mechanism for performing the exercise.   The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the power transmission mechanism performs first power transmission.   The exercise device according to claim 2, wherein a user who pedals the pedal forward and a person or an animal who performs forward walking or running motion on the endless belt are substantially opposed to each other. Two roller members that stretch and support the endless belt;
A frame that rotatably supports the two roller members;
The power transmission mechanism is
The exercise device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein one of the two roller members is rotated by using a force for driving the pedal.   The exercise device according to claim 4, wherein a grip portion that is gripped by a user who strokes the pedal portion is provided on the frame.   The exercise device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a fence member for partitioning a space on the endless belt in a side direction is provided on the frame.