JP3227883U - Exercise equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a support supporting a board from bursting and making an exercise device unusable, and to allow the board to randomly swing back and forth and left and right just by standing on the board. It provides low-cost and easy-to-use exercise equipment. An exercise device 1 includes a base 2 and a board 5 connected to the base 2 via a pair of left and right elastic supports 3 and 4. The elastic supports 3 and 4 each have a substantially spherical shape formed by fixing a plurality of metal elastic pieces (leaf springs) 6 to each other at both poles so as to be bent in an arc shape. It is a spherical suspension having a spring portion of. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to exercise equipment. More specifically, the present invention relates to an exercise device that is used to train the trunk and develop a sense of balance, and is expected to have a posture-improving and shape-up effect.

The trunk is a part of the trunk (chest, back, abdomen, lumbar region, abdominal muscles, buttocks, etc.) for functionally utilizing the parts connected to the torso such as hands, feet, and head. It is said that by training the trunk, a sense of balance is cultivated, posture is improved, and basal metabolism is improved, and various exercise devices for training the trunk have been developed and proposed ( For example, see Patent Documents 1, 2, etc.).

The exercise equipment disclosed in Patent Document 1 is formed of a board for a user to get on or off and a flexible and deformable material, and is filled with a fluid such as air or water. In addition, it is characterized by having a support that supports the board downward so as to be swingable in the vertical direction.
Further, the exercise equipment disclosed in Patent Document 2 is
Two short rods with brackets attached to each, and two elongated rods with connecting plates attached to each, sandwiched between and fixed to the two short rods in a rectangular shape. And a base consisting of
A cushioning device comprising a cylinder and a piston rod extending from one end of the cylinder and rotatably connected to the bracket.
A support having a support plate and a support rod extending from the bottom surface of the support plate and coupled to the other ends of the two cylinders.
It is characterized by including a board fixed to the support plate. In Patent Document 2, the cushion device and the support serve as a support for supporting the board.

Utility Model Registration No. 3138081 Utility Model Registration No. 3111935

However, the exercise equipment disclosed in Patent Document 1 has the following problems. That is, since the support that supports the board is formed of a flexible and deformable material and is filled with a fluid such as air or water, the support bursts and moves. There was a risk that the equipment would become unusable. Further, if the hardness of the support is increased in order to avoid this, there is also a problem that the board becomes difficult to swing and it becomes difficult to train the trunk.
In addition, the exercise equipment disclosed in Patent Document 2 has the following problems. That is, first, there is a problem that the support has a complicated structure and the manufacturing cost is high. Further, the board itself can swing only in a plane parallel to the paper surface of, for example, FIG. 3 of Patent Document 2, and from the swinging motion in the left-right direction (see FIGS. 3 and 4 of Patent Document 2). In order to switch to the back-and-forth swing motion (see FIGS. 5 and 6 of Patent Document 2), the user must change the direction of the foot (and the direction of the body) while balancing on the board. However, there was also the problem that it was not easy to use.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and there is no possibility that the support supporting the board will burst and the exercise equipment cannot be used, and the user can put the exercise equipment on the board. The purpose is to provide easy-to-use exercise equipment at low cost, which enables the board to be randomly swung back and forth and left and right just by standing.

In order to achieve the above object, the configuration of the exercise equipment according to the present invention is
(1) An exercise device including a base and a board connected to the base via an elastic support.
The elastic support is a spherical suspension having a substantially spherical spring portion, which is formed by fixing a plurality of metal elastic pieces to each other at both pole portions so as to be bent in an arc shape. It is characterized by that.

According to the configuration (1) of the exercise device of the present invention, the elastic support supporting the board mutually at both poles so that a plurality of metal elastic pieces are bent in an arc shape. It is a spherical suspension having a substantially spherical spring portion formed by fixing, and has sufficient rigidity and elasticity, and has a simple structure and low cost.
Therefore, there is no risk that the elastic support that supports the board will burst and the exercise equipment cannot be used, and the board can be randomly swung back and forth and left and right just by the user standing on the board. Therefore, it is possible to provide easy-to-use exercise equipment at low cost.
And, by using this exercise equipment, it is possible to create an unstable situation as if the user were on the surface of the sea when standing on the board. As a result, it becomes difficult for the user to take a posture due to such unstable movement of the board (swinging back and forth and left and right), and by exerting force on the trunk to balance, the abdominal circumference that is not normally used It becomes possible to use the muscles of. More specifically, because the force to stabilize the posture works, the "inner muscle" that supports the trunk works firmly, and in conjunction with the outer muscles, it has muscles that are mutually trained and balanced. I will go.
As described above, by using the exercise device of the present invention having the configuration of (1) above, it is possible to train the trunk and cultivate a sense of balance, which can be expected to improve posture and shape up.

In the above-mentioned configuration (1) of the exercise equipment of the present invention, it is preferable to have the following configurations (2) and (3).

(2) A stopper for regulating the inclination of the board above a certain level is provided on the base.

According to the preferred configuration of (2) above, when the user stands on the board of the exercise equipment, the board does not tilt too much, so that the user falls while using the exercise equipment. Can be prevented.

(3) The board is provided with a wave sound (Namioto) generator composed of a box body having a hollow inside and a plurality of granules housed inside the box body.

According to the preferred configuration of (3) above, when the user stands on the board of the exercise equipment, the granules are rolled on the inner bottom surface of the box body as the board swings back and forth and left and right. , Can generate sounds like wave sounds (Namioto). For this reason, the user can experience the feeling of riding on the waves in the actual sea.

According to the present invention, there is no risk that the support supporting the board will burst and the exercise equipment cannot be used, and the board can be randomly swung back and forth and left and right just by the user standing on the board. It is possible to provide easy-to-use exercise equipment that enables this at low cost.
By using this exercise equipment, the trunk can be trained and a sense of balance can be cultivated, which can be expected to improve posture and shape up.

A perspective view showing the configuration of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present invention. A perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the exercise device according to the embodiment of the present invention is viewed from diagonally above. An exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the exercise equipment in one embodiment of the present invention is viewed from diagonally above on the front side. An exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the exercise device according to the embodiment of the present invention is viewed from diagonally below. A perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the exercise equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention is viewed from the right side. FIG. 2 VI-VI line arrow cross-sectional view Perspective view showing the usage state of the exercise equipment in one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail using suitable embodiments. However, the following embodiments are merely examples that embody the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

(Composition of exercise equipment)
First, the configuration of the exercise equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the exercise device is viewed from diagonally above, and FIG. 3 is a configuration of the exercise device. Is an exploded perspective view showing a state seen from diagonally above on the front side, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the configuration of the exercise equipment is viewed from diagonally below, and FIG. 5 is a right side surface showing the configuration of the exercise equipment. A perspective view showing a state viewed from the side, FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the exercise equipment 1 of the present embodiment includes a base 2 and a board 5 connected to the base 2 via a pair of left and right elastic supports 3 and 4. There is.
The base 2 is formed in the shape of a substantially rectangular plate long to the left and right, with four corners chamfered.
The board 5 has substantially the same shape as the base 2 except that it has a portion protruding to the right in an arc shape.
The elastic supports 3 and 4 each have a substantially spherical spring portion formed by fixing a plurality of metal elastic pieces 6 to each other at both poles so as to be bent in an arc shape. It is a spherical suspension that has.

The base 2 is made of a hard material such as plywood or hard plastic.
The metal elastic pieces 6 constituting the elastic supports 3 and 4, respectively, are made of a metal plate having rigidity and elasticity, such as steel or stainless steel.
The board 5 is composed of a board body 5a, a rectangular recess 5b formed on the upper surface of the board body 5a, and a rectangular plate-shaped non-slip member 5c attached in the recess 5b. .. The non-slip member 5c is for reducing the possibility that the user 10 of the exercise equipment 1 slips and falls when the user 10 stands on the board 5 (see FIG. 7). .. The board body 5a is made of a hard material such as plywood or hard plastic, and the non-slip member 5c is made of, for example, rubber or polyvinyl chloride. Further, on the surface of the non-slip member 5c, small crushed protrusions are formed by embossing. As a result, during the use of the exercise device 1, the soles of the feet of the user 10 can be moderately stimulated to promote blood circulation.

According to the configuration of the exercise device 1 of the present embodiment, the elastic supports 3 and 4 supporting the board 5 are formed at both poles so that the plurality of metal elastic pieces 6 are bent in an arc shape. It is a spherical suspension having a substantially spherical spring portion formed by fixing them to each other, and has sufficient rigidity and elasticity, and has a simple structure and low cost.
Therefore, there is no possibility that the elastic supports 3 and 4 supporting the board 5 will burst and the exercise equipment 1 cannot be used, and the board 5 can be moved back and forth and left and right just by the user 10 standing on the board 5. It is possible to provide an easy-to-use exercise device 1 that can be swung at random at low cost.
Then, by using this exercise equipment 1, when the user 10 stands on the board 5, it is possible to create an unstable situation as if he / she is on the sea surface. As a result, the user 10 has difficulty in taking a posture due to such unstable movement (swinging back and forth and left and right) of the board 5, and by exerting force on the trunk in an attempt to balance, the user 10 does not normally use it. It becomes possible to use the muscles around the abdomen. More specifically, because the force to stabilize the posture works, the "inner muscle" that supports the trunk works firmly, and in conjunction with the outer muscles, it has muscles that are mutually trained and balanced. I will go.
As described above, if the exercise device 1 of the present embodiment is used, the trunk can be trained and a sense of balance can be cultivated, which can be expected to improve the posture and improve the shape.

Hereinafter, it will be described in more detail.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the spring portions of the elastic supports 3 and 4 are each formed by four leaf springs (metal elastic pieces) 6 having a substantially annular shape. That is, by arranging these four leaf springs 6 at predetermined angular intervals in the circumferential direction, a substantially spherical spring portion is formed.
The dimensions of the leaf spring 6 are, for example, about 300 mm in length, about 10 mm in width, and about 0.3 mm in thickness. The length, width, and thickness of the leaf spring 6 may be any as long as sufficient rigidity and elasticity can be obtained when forming the spring portion.

Bolt insertion holes 6a and 6b are bored in the center (both poles) of the upper and lower surfaces of the leaf spring 6, respectively. A pair of left and right bolts 11, 11 are firmly erected and fixed on the upper surface of the base 2 so as to face upward. Further, on the lower surface of the board 5, a pair of left and right bolts 13, 13 are firmly erected and fixed downward.
Then, each leaf spring 6 is first inserted into the bolt 11 erected and fixed on the upper surface of the base 2 in a state where the bolt insertion holes 6b are overlapped with each other, and the bolt insertion holes 6b are inserted from the inside of the spring portion. A nut 12 is screwed into the bolt 11. Next, each leaf spring 6 is inserted into a bolt 13 erected and fixed on the lower surface of the board 5 with the bolt insertion holes 6a overlapped with each other, and the bolt 13 is inserted from the inside of the spring portion. The nut 14 is screwed into. As a result, the board 5 is connected to the base 2 via a pair of left and right elastic supports 3 and 4, which are spherical suspensions.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 4 to 6, a total of six short legs 7 are provided on the lower surface of the base 2 at the four corners and at the center of the front and rear edges. The legs 7 are made of the same material as the base 2 and are formed in a columnar shape.
According to this configuration, when the exercise equipment 1 is installed on a flat surface such as a floor or the ground, a space is created under the base 2, so that the exercise equipment 1 can be easily put into the space by putting left and right hands. Can be lifted to. As a result, the exercise equipment 1 can be safely carried without imposing a load on the elastic supports 3 and 4.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, stoppers 8 for restricting the inclination of the board 5 above a certain level are provided at the four corners of the upper surface of the base 2. The stopper 8 is made of the same material as the base 2 and is formed in a truncated cone shape.
According to such a configuration, when the user 10 stands on the board 5 of the exercise equipment 1, the board 5 does not tilt too much, so that the user 10 falls down while using the exercise equipment 1. Can be prevented.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, a wave sound (Namioto) generator 9 is provided in a fixed state on the right side of the back surface of the board 5.
As shown in FIG. 6, the wave sound generator 9 includes a corrugated cardboard box body 9a having a hollow inside, and a plurality of granular bodies 9b housed inside the box body 9a. As the granular material 9b, for example, azuki beans, soybeans, and the like can be used.

By providing the wave sound generator 9 having such a configuration, when the user 10 stands on the board 5 of the exercise equipment 1 (see FIG. 7), the board 5 swings back and forth and left and right. Then, the granular body 9b such as azuki beans can be rolled on the inner bottom surface of the corrugated cardboard box body 9a to generate a sound like a wave sound (Namioto). Therefore, the user 10 can experience the feeling of riding on the waves in the actual sea.

If Japanese paper is taut on the inner bottom surface of the box body 9a, it is possible to generate a sound closer to the wave sound (Namioto). Further, as the box body 9a, for example, a box woven from willow or bamboo can be used, and this also makes it possible to generate a sound closer to the wave sound (Namioto).

(How to use exercise equipment)
Next, a method of using the exercise equipment in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the exercise equipment according to the embodiment of the present invention.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the exercise equipment 1 is lifted by putting the left and right hands in the space under the base 2, and the exercise equipment 1 is installed on a flat surface such as a floor or the ground.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the user 10 stands on the board 5 of the exercise equipment 1 by using an auxiliary table (not shown) or the like.
Then, due to the action of the elastic supports 3 and 4, the board 5 randomly swings back and forth and left and right. That is, when standing on the board 5, the user 10 is in an unstable situation as if he were on the surface of the sea.
The unstable movement of the board 5 (swinging back and forth and left and right) makes it difficult for the user 10 to take a posture, and the muscles around the abdomen that are not normally used are used to put effort into the trunk in an attempt to balance. Will be used.
More specifically, because the force to stabilize the posture works, the "inner muscle" that supports the trunk works firmly, and in conjunction with the outer muscles, it has muscles that are mutually trained and balanced. To go.

Therefore, if the exercise device 1 of the present embodiment is used, the trunk can be trained and a sense of balance can be cultivated, which can be expected to improve posture and shape up.

In the present embodiment, the case where the spring portions of the elastic supports 3 and 4 are each formed by four leaf springs (metal elastic pieces) 6 having a substantially annular shape has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a configuration. The leaf spring (metal elastic piece) may be formed in a substantially annular shape using one member or may be formed in a substantially annular shape using two members, for example. Further, the shape of the metal elastic piece may be any shape as long as sufficient rigidity and elasticity can be obtained when the spring portion is formed. For example, the metal elastic piece may have a plate shape (leaf spring) as described above, or may have another shape, for example, a rod shape having a substantially circular cross section, a substantially elliptical shape, a substantially polygonal shape, or the like. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the board 5 is connected to the base 2 via a pair of left and right elastic supports 3 and 4 which are spherical suspensions has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a configuration. The number of elastic supports that are spherical suspensions may be, for example, one or three or more.

Further, in the present embodiment, a case where stoppers 8 for restricting the inclination of the board 5 above a certain level are provided at the four corners of the upper surface of the base 2 will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a configuration. Whether or not the stopper 8 is provided is arbitrary, and when the stopper 8 is provided, it may be provided at a place other than the four corners of the upper surface of the base 2, for example, at the center of each edge of the base 2.
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the stopper 8 is formed of the same material as the base 2 in a truncated cone shape has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a configuration. The material and shape of the stopper are arbitrary. If the upper part of the stopper is formed of an elastic body such as a coil spring, the impact when the board 5 hits the stopper can be reduced, and the damage given to the board 5 and the user 10 can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the wave sound (Namioto) generator 9 is provided on the right side of the back surface of the board 5 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to such a configuration. Whether or not the wave sound generator 9 is provided is arbitrary, and when the wave sound generator is provided, for example, it may be provided at the front and rear edges of the back surface of the board 5.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a method of using the exercise equipment 1, a case of standing on the board 5 of the exercise equipment 1 and exercising to balance the exercise equipment 1 has been described as an example. However, the method of using the exercise equipment of the present invention is not necessarily limited to such an embodiment. It can be used in various ways depending on the device of the user. For example, the same effect as the above-mentioned usage can be obtained by putting both hands and one foot on the board 5 of the exercise equipment 1 and exercising so as to keep the other leg stretched and balanced. ..

1 Exercise equipment 2 Bases 3, 4 Elastic supports 5 Boards 5a Board body 5b Recesses 5c Non-slip members 6 Metal elastic pieces (leaf springs)
6a, 6b Bolt insertion hole 7 Leg 8 Stopper 9 Wave sound (Namioto) generator 9a Box body 9b Granule 10 User 11,13 Bolt 12,14 Nut

Claims (3)

An exercise device including a base and a board connected to the base via an elastic support.
The elastic support is a spherical suspension having a substantially spherical spring portion, which is formed by fixing a plurality of metal elastic pieces to each other at both pole portions so as to be bent in an arc shape. Exercise equipment that is characterized by that. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein a stopper for regulating the inclination of the board above a certain level is provided on the base. The first or second aspect of the present invention, wherein the board is provided with a wave sound (Namioto) generator composed of a box body having a hollow inside and a plurality of granules housed inside the box body. Exercise equipment.