JPH01175850A - Water flow circulating type body training device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To perform effective treatment and training in water by generating a flow of water in the rising direction being able to accelerate in a body training tank and floating a body trainer in a reasonable and natural stance. CONSTITUTION:A main flow jet port 2, serving as the first flow water delivery port consisting of two or more openings, is arranged in almost full lateral width of a body training tank 1 in a predetermined depth from its water level. A circulating suction port 3, serving as the first flow water suction port consisting of two or more openings, is provided in a rear frame part (leg part side of a trainer) of the body training tank 1. The body training tank 1 provides in its lateral frame part a side flow jet port 4 serving as the second flow water delivery port and a side flow suction port 5 serving as the second flow water suction port, having two or more openings. Further, the body training tank 1 arranges in its bottom surface a rising flow jet port 6 serving as the third flow water delivery port consisting of two or more openings. The trainer, hooking his foot to a rear side grip bar 8, enables the upper half of the body to be trained, form to be improved and fixed treatment to be performed, while by both hands grasping a front side grip bar 7, the lower half of the body is trained and reformed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (A) Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to a gymnastics device for performing gymnastics, and more specifically to a person to be treated or a trainee (hereinafter collectively referred to as the person to be operated).
By applying multiple specific water streams to the body, the patient is suspended in the water in a natural position, and by controlling the direction and speed of the water streams, various treatments and training can be performed. This article relates to a water circulation type naked body device that can be used. This water circulation exercise device can be used for a variety of purposes, including muscle and motor function training for various exercises, rehabilitation, chiropractic care, and treatment of specific physical dysfunctions.

(b) Conventional technology It is well known that swimming and its applied movements (such as underwater walking) have very positive effects on body alignment and health management, and there are various training and treatment devices that utilize this effect. There is. Some training devices perform swimming training by generating a unidirectional water flow in a water tank and having the subject swim against this water flow using his or her own blade. In addition, in treatment devices, buoyancy is applied by positioning the patient in a water tank, and the water stream or jet water stream is used to identify the patient while reducing the burden of his or her own weight. There are some treatments that act on specific areas.

(c) Problems to be solved by the invention However, in order to utilize the physiology of the human body underwater and effectively restore the functions of body muscles, etc., it is necessary to have the subject float in a relaxed state underwater. However, since the above-mentioned conventional devices do not have a floating function, there is a problem in that swimming and its applied motions cannot be fully utilized despite using an aquarium.

For example, a conventional hanging device that suspends a patient in water using an assistive device restricts the movement of the human body, making it difficult to perform full-body exercises. Furthermore, conventional apparatuses that use high-density liquids, such as saline, which float the subject's body in a high-density liquid, have had an adverse effect on subjects with skin allergies. Conventional devices therefore have problems that interfere with treatment or training. In addition, for functional recovery or training of the body's muscles, whole-body and comprehensive exercise is desirable, but many of the conventional devices only provide the effect of a local musculosurgery device, and therefore are not suitable for training, rehabilitation, chiropractic, etc. Even in these cases, the device was insufficient to achieve the level of recovery or training required for the patient.

This invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide effective treatment and training underwater by floating the subject in a relaxed and natural position. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water circulation type exercise device that can perform the following tasks.

(d) Means for Solving the Problems This invention comprises a substantially rectangular water tank large enough for at least one patient to float in a supine or prone horizontal position, and a front frame inner wall of the tank. has a plurality of first water flow outlets on the inner wall of the rear frame of the aquarium, and has a plurality of first water flow suction ports on the inner wall of the rear frame of the aquarium;
One aquarium horizontal frame inner wall has a plurality of second water flow outlets, the other aquarium horizontal frame inner wall has a plurality of second water flow suction ports, and almost the entire bottom surface of the aquarium has a plurality of third water flow outlets. an exercise tank having a water outlet, a first communication path that communicates the first water outlet and the first water inlet outside the exercise tank; and a first communication path provided in the first communication path. a first water flow generating means for generating a water flow in the front and rear direction in an accelerated manner within the exercise tank, and the second water flow outlet and the second water flow suction port are connected to each other outside the exercise tank. a second water flow generating means provided in the second communication path and capable of accelerating a water flow in the left and right directions in the exercise tank and switching the direction of the water flow; a third communication path that communicates the water flow outlet of No. 3 with the first water flow suction port outside the exercise tank;
This is a water circulation type exercise device comprising a third water flow generating means, which is provided in a communication path of the exercise tank, and generates a water flow in an upward direction in an accelerating manner within the exercise tank.

In this invention, a water stream does not mean a water stream obtained by discharging air such as compressed air, but a water stream having a pressure obtained by accelerating, adjusting and discharging water.

(E) Effect According to this invention, when the third water flow generating means is activated,
A water stream is discharged upward from the third water stream outlet (upward flow), and acts to horizontally float the person to be operated in the exercise tank. This upward flow is mainly sucked into the first water flow suction port and used for circulation. When the first water flow generating means is activated, a water stream is discharged from the first water flow outlet (main stream) from the head of the subject toward the legs, and the body position of the subject is determined along the vertical axis. It acts to maintain this state. This main flow is mainly sucked into the first water flow suction port and used for circulation. When the second water flow generating means operates, water flow is discharged sideways (side flow) from the second water flow outlet, and the water flow is applied in the lateral direction to the user. This side stream is mainly sucked in from the second water flow suction port and used for circulation. As shown in the figure, there is a main flow that determines the position of the subject and the flow velocity, which is discharged from the front, a side flow that provides left-right conversion and strength/weakness for each part, and strength/weakness and up/down transformation for each part. It is possible to create an upward flow that gives , and it is also possible to combine each water flow to create a composite flow. This allows the patient to be freely suspended in any desired position, making it possible to create a specific changing water flow in accordance with the patient's body position to be corrected and the purpose of treatment and training. can.

(F) EXAMPLES The present invention will be described in detail below based on examples shown in the figures. Note that this invention is not limited thereby.

First, before explaining embodiments, the main points of the swimming effect performed using an aquarium or the like will be explained. Swimming is a full-body exercise, so there is less fatigue, and the 639 muscles in the human body are used more comprehensively and rhythmically than in any other sport.

It helps relieve stress and gives you a moderate sense of fatigue, and the buoyancy makes it easier to maintain your body compared to land-based exercise. The present invention is configured to utilize these effects most effectively for the above purpose. Furthermore, the term ``sai'' used in this embodiment refers to appropriately manipulating the body with someone else's knife or with one's own knife for purposes such as training, rehabilitation, treatment, and body adjustment (manipulative treatment).

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of the present invention, and shows a water flow circulation system. In the same figure, l is an exercise tank with an open top surface, and is composed of a roughly rectangular water tank large enough for a - person to be floated in a supine or prone horizontal position. The length in the vertical direction, which is the height direction, is approximately 2.7
m (vertical length inside the aquarium), horizontal length perpendicular to the height direction is approximately 2.4 m (horizontal length within the aquarium), and depth is approximately 1.0 to approximately 1.2 m. (depth within the aquarium).

This exercise tank 1 will be explained in detail based on the perspective view of FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the exercise tank l has a core material of a heat insulating material la made of, for example, hard urethane foam,
It is constructed by coating thermosetting resin plates 1b such as P or the like in a sandwich shape.

lc is a step-like step, which is installed in the exercise tank 1 as necessary. Reference numeral 2 denotes a main stream spout which is provided on the inner wall of the front frame of the exercise tank l (on the head side of the subject in a horizontal position) and serves as a first water flow outlet consisting of a plurality of openings. The main flow outlet is disposed at a predetermined depth from the water surface of the exercise tank l over substantially the entire width of the exercise tank l. The predetermined depth is preferably a position where the main flow can flow to include the body of the patient floating in the manipulation tank l. Reference numeral 3 denotes a circulation suction port which is provided in the rear frame portion of the exercise tank l (on the leg side of the patient), facing the main flow spout 2, and serves as a first water flow suction port consisting of a plurality of openings. be. This circulation suction port 3 is provided over approximately the entire width of the exercise tank l, and is composed of a right circulation suction port 3a and a left circulation suction port 3b, so that water can be sucked in independently from each other. . Further, the circulation suction port 3 is configured to suck in water stored by a partition plate 3c located below the water surface and provided on the rear frame portion, so that the water flow can be guided in a predetermined width. The main stream spout 2 and the circulation suction ports 3a and 3b are communicated with each other through a first communication path, which will be described later, provided outside the water tank 1.

4 and 5 are respectively provided on the horizontal frame part of the exercise tank 1,
A side stream spout as a second water stream discharge port having a plurality of openings and a side stream suction port as a second water stream suction port having a plurality of openings (only the side stream stream outlet 4 is shown in Fig. 3). It is. The side flow spout 4 consists of at least three sets of spout ports, that is, a chest spout 4a, a lumbar and abdominal spout 4b, and a leg spout 4C, and the side flow suction ports 5 have the same number as the side flow spouts 4. It has a set of suction ports 5a, 5b, and 5c.

In addition, when the direction of the water flow is switched by a second water flow generation device, which will be described later, the side flow jet port 4 becomes the side flow suction port 5, and the side flow suction port 5 becomes the side flow suction port 5. The mouth 5 functions as a side flow spout 4. The side stream spout 4 and the side stream suction port 5 are communicated with each other through a second communication path, which will be described later, provided outside the exercise tank l.

Reference numeral 6 denotes upward flow spouts which are arranged approximately evenly on the bottom surface of the exercise tank 1 and are composed of a plurality of openings and serve as third water flow discharge ports. It communicates with circulation suction ports 3a and 3b through a third communication path, which will be described later.

A grip bar 7 is attached to the front frame near the main flow outlet 2 for the patient to grasp during treatment or training.
In addition, the rear frame near the circulation suction ports 3a and 3b is used for the patient to hang his/her feet during treatment or training, and the exercise tank 1.
A grip bar 8 is attached as a grip when entering and exiting the room, and for safety. The grip rod 7 has a structure so that the subject can float in a fixed position without holding the grip rod 7.
An arm retainer is provided to hold the arm, and a grip bar 8 is provided.
are each equipped with a leg holding device that holds the legs so that the subject can float in a fixed position without moving the legs.

FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are perspective views showing the arm retaining device;
The arm retainer shown in FIG. 4 is made of a flexible material that allows the arm to move to a certain extent. FIG. 4a is a diagram showing the attached state of the arm retaining device, and FIG. 4 is a plan view of the arm retaining device before retaining the arm. In both figures, reference numeral 9 denotes a band-shaped retainer made of a flexible and strong material such as leather, cloth, or plastic.The grip bar 7 is attached with a button 9a after adjusting the distance between the grip bar 7 and the arm. To hold it, each end of the T-shape is wrapped around the arm using Velcro tape part 9.
This is done by superimposing b. Further, the leg is held by fixing a retaining device of the same shape to the grip bar 8 in the same manner as described above. The arm retainer shown in FIG. 5 is constructed of a hard material that is relatively undeformable. Figure 5a is for one hand, and Figure 5 is for both hands. In both figures, reference numeral 10 denotes a plate-shaped retainer made of a buoyant hard plastic such as polypropylene, and the grip bar 7 is fixed by locking a hook-shaped locking portion 10a to the grip bar 7.
can be attached to. 10b and IOc are the locking portion 10
A part of the holder and a fixing belt are provided at the end opposite to a and hold the arm so as to surround it. The holder part tab is configured to rotate about 10'' to 20' around the fixing fitting lOd.The legs are held by fixing a retainer of the same shape to the grip bar 8 in the same manner as above. This is done by doing this.This retainer is used as necessary.

Next, returning to the configuration diagram in FIG. 1, the configuration will be further explained. In the same figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a main stream generation device as a first water flow generating means, which is provided in a communication passage 21 that communicates the main stream jet port 2 and the circulation suction port 3, and is connected from the circulation suction port 3 to the main stream jet port 2. , a switching valve 22, a branching passage 23 that branches off from the switching valve 22 and communicates with the communication passage 21 again, a circulating water cleaner 24 provided in this branching passage 23, and a pump 25 that generates water flow in an accelerated manner. , a header 26 that distributes the communication path 21 into a plurality of pipe lines, and a regulating valve 27 are provided. In addition, in order to control the water flow efficiently, it is desirable to provide an auxiliary suction port 3c below the circulation suction port 3. In this case, a switching valve 3d is provided in the communication path 2I. Moreover, the main stream generator 20 may be configured not only in one system but also in a plurality of systems.

Reference numeral 30 denotes an upward flow generating device as a third water flow generating means, which is provided in a communication passage 31 that communicates the upward flow jet port 6 and the circulation suction port 3, and is provided in a communication passage 31 that communicates the upward flow jet port 6 with the circulation suction port 3.
A pump 32 capable of accelerating water flow, a mixing valve 33, a first header 34, a plurality of regulating valves 35, and a plurality of second headers 36 are provided toward the . The second headers 36 are provided independently within a range that divides the bottom surface of the exercise tank l into approximately six parts. Upward flow spout 6
is the number of openings that can generate an upward flow sufficient to make the subject float (in this example, each of four openings is 6
There are 24 pieces in total. The mixing valve 33 is connected to an output side pipe of a temperature control facility (not shown) for setting the water temperature in the maneuvering body Ill to a predetermined temperature. It may be a formula or other format. Also, when pouring water into the exercise tank, first store water at a predetermined temperature in a spare water tank, etc., and then pour water from the water tank into the exercise tank. It is desirable to inject water into the tank and circulate it. Note that the upflow generation device 30 is not limited to one system, but may be configured with a plurality of systems.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a side flow generation device as a second water flow generation means, showing a water flow circulation system, and shows the exercise tank l shown in FIG. 1 from the circulation suction port 3 side. It is a diagram. In the same figure, the side flow generating device 40 is provided in a communication passage 41 that communicates the side flow jet port 4 and the side flow suction port 5.
A jet/suction header 42 from the side flow spout 4 to the side flow suction port 5, a pair of switching valves 43.44 for switching the direction of the water flow flowing in the communication passage 41, and both switching valves 43.44. It is comprised of a pump 45 that is interposed to generate a water flow in an accelerated manner, and a suction/spout header 46. Arrows a and 2 indicate that the direction of the water flow in the communication passage 41 is reversed by the switching valves 43 and 44.

In FIG. 6, 50 is a controller that operates each pump, each regulating valve, etc. in the main flow generating device 20, upstream flow generating device 30, and side flow generating device 40, and manually controls the rotation speed of the pump and the regulating valve. It is configured so that the aperture can be adjusted. This controller 50 includes an operation section 51
It mainly consists of a control unit 52 and a storage unit 53, and based on the detection result output from a temperature sensor (not shown) installed in the exercise tank l that detects the water temperature,
The water temperature and water level are controlled to predetermined values based on detection results output from a water level sensor (not shown) provided in the exercise tank l. In addition, this controller 50 stores in advance various conditions such as selection of operation of each water flow generation device, rotation speed of the pump of the selected water flow generation device, throttling of the regulating valve, water temperature, etc. according to the purpose of training or treatment. It is also possible to operate it automatically.

Next, the operation of the present invention will be explained based on FIGS. 7 to 1O.

First, in FIGS. 7 to 1OC, alphabetical characters are attached for convenience in order to explain the action of water flow. FIG. 7 1 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the manipulation body flil and also shows a state in which the patient S is floating. Figure 7 shows a horizontal sectional view of the exercise tank l,
FIG. 7C shows a plan view of the exercise tank l. In each figure, the water flow jetted from the right side spout of the main flow spout 2 is designated as A, the water flow jetted from the left side jet port is designated as B, the water flow sucked from the right side circulation suction port 3a is designated as C, and the water flow jetted from the left side circulation suction port is designated as A. The water flow sucked from the mouth 3b is D, and the side flow spout 4a
, 4b and 4c are respectively E, F',
G, side flow suction ports 5a, 5b.

Let the water flows sucked in from 5c be H, I, and J, respectively.
The water flow spouted from the right upward flow spout 6 is L, M.
The water flow ejected from the left upward flow jet port 6 is O,
Let them be P and Q.

Next, FIG. 8 shows an example of a manipulation in which ~Q is applied to the main flows A, B and the upward flow. In Fig. 81, the buoyant force due to the upward flow -Q is acting on the subject, and the subject floats easily by hooking his or her feet on the rear grip bar 8 or by holding it in place. Upper body training such as crawling and breaststroke, form improvement, and certain treatments can be performed.

Also, Figure 8 (a) has the same water flow settings as Figure 8 (a), but
By grasping or holding the front grip bar 7 with both hands, training and correction of the lower body can be performed.

(The following is a blank space.) Next, in FIG. 9, an example of a manipulation is shown in which one of the side streams E-J is applied while ~Q is applied to the main streams A, B and the upward flow. In Fig. 9a, the right side is set as the side flow spout and the left side is set as the side flow suction port, and the left side of the circulation suction ports C and D, that is, only D performs suction, so that the composite flow X flows to the left. By biasing the water flow and causing it to act repeatedly on the subject, it is possible, for example, to develop the muscles on the weak side that are causing an abnormality in the balance of the skeleton. That is, lower back pain and back pain are usually caused by abnormalities or imbalances in the muscles that maintain the skeleton rather than abnormalities in the skeleton. In order to correct abnormal body positions and imbalances, it is preferable to use a self-blade in a relaxed state and to perform appropriate repetitive muscle movements rather than using strong manual techniques or mechanical force. Therefore, the appropriate repetitive motion in the specific water flow as described above is
This normalizes the body position by relaxing the muscles on the overly tense side and at the same time developing the weak or immature muscles on the side.

Furthermore, by utilizing this repetitive action and applying it to the athlete's body, it is possible to selectively train specific parts of the athlete. FIG. 9 shows an example of a manipulation in which the side flow is made to act to form a more complicated flow. In the same figure, the side streams E and J are the jetting side streams, and the side streams H and G are switched to the suction side streams. As a result, the main streams A and B can be turned into a meandering composite stream Y. By setting the side flow ejection and suction independently for E, H and F, I, G, and J in this way, the body position of the subject can be controlled in a complex manner, and therefore Detailed and effective treatment or training can be performed.

Furthermore, in Figure 1O, in the main streams A, B and the upstream -
An example of the exercise when Q and Q are mutually adjusted is shown below. Figure 1Oa
shows the state of the water flow when the speeds of -Q are applied to the main streams A, B and the ascending stream at a constant rate, and the body of the subject is held horizontally by the composite stream Z. Figure 1 O shows the case where the upward flow is applied strongly on the front side of the manipulation tank l and weakly on the rear side of the manipulation tank l, and when it reaches the composite ff1zt, the subject's body has a floating torso and both legs. It is held in a sinking position. In addition, in Figure 1C, the upward flow is weaker at the front side of the manipulation tank l.
The rear side of the manipulation tank l shows the case of strong action, and the synthetic flow Z
, the subject's body is held in a state where the torso is sunken and both legs are floating.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the subject can be suspended by a controlled water flow, and while the subject is floating, the body position of the subject can be changed in various ways, and the water flow of the braces can be continuously applied. This allows underwater training and various treatments to be carried out easily and effectively. Additionally, you can set the temperature in the aquarium to the appropriate temperature to perform the exercises, so you can stabilize your autonomic nervous system by entering the water at an appropriate temperature, relaxing and floating, and achieve a relaxing effect. be able to. Note that this device can also be used in conjunction with a high-density liquid such as saline for subjects who do not have skin allergies.

(G) Effects of the Invention According to this invention, the subject can be suspended in a relaxed state, and in this state, water currents can be applied to the subject from various directions and with different intensities. Therefore, treatment such as body position correction or training to improve muscle strength can be performed on a wide range of subjects, from patients with weak physical strength to linked athletes trying to increase their physical strength. The water flow in the aquarium can be adjusted in three directions, making it possible to create a specific water flow or a composite flow, and the postures required for treatment or training can be easily obtained without the use of special equipment. Partial treatment or training can be performed. The water temperature in the water tank can be set to an appropriate temperature, and a mental stabilizing effect can be obtained for the patient floating in the exercise tank.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG.
1 is a side view of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the exercise tank of FIG. 1, including a partial cross section, and FIG. A front view and a plan view of the one-handed retainer in use, a plan view of the same retainer, and a view corresponding to FIG. 4 a showing another embodiment of the retainer. Figure 4 is a corresponding diagram, Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the controller of the present invention, Figures 7a and 7c are a front view and side view explaining the action of water flow in the embodiment. Fig. 8a and Fig. 8 is a plan view showing an example of the use of the exercise tank in the embodiment, Fig. 9 1 and 9.
Figure 1 is a plan view showing the first action of the side flow in the example, and a plan view showing the second action of the side flow. A cross-sectional view showing the second effect of the combined flow, and a cross-sectional view showing the second effect of the combined flow.
FIG. 1... Exercise tank, 2... First water flow outlet, 3... First water flow suction port, 4... Second water flow Discharge port, 5...Second water flow suction port, 6...Third water flow discharge port, 20...First water flow generating means, 21...・
First communication path, 30...Third water flow generating means, 31...
・Third communication path, 40...Second water flow generating means, 41...
-Second communication path. Figure 2 Side 6 Figure 4 a Figure 4 b Figure 5 a Figure 5 Figure 8 a Figure 8 b Figure 9 a BA Figure 9 b C Figure 10 a Figure 10 b Figure 10C

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Consists of a generally rectangular water tank large enough to allow at least one subject to float in a supine or prone horizontal position, and a plurality of first water streams on the inner wall of the front frame of the tank. having a plurality of first water flow suction ports on the inner wall of the aquarium rear frame, having a plurality of second water flow discharge ports on the inner wall of one of the aquarium horizontal frames, and having a plurality of second water flow discharge ports on the inner wall of the other aquarium horizontal frame; A manipulative tank having a plurality of second water flow suction portions in a part thereof and a plurality of third water flow discharge ports on substantially the entire bottom surface of the tank; the first water flow discharge port and the first water flow suction port; a first communication path that communicates with the outside of the exercise tank, and a first water flow generating means that is provided in the first communication path and that generates a water flow in the front and rear direction in an accelerated manner within the exercise tank; a second communication path that communicates the second water flow outlet and the second water flow suction port outside the exercise tank; a second water flow generation means for accelerating the generation of a water flow and switching the direction of the water flow, and a third water flow generating means for communicating the third water flow outlet and the first water flow suction port outside the exercise tank. A communication path,
A water circulation type exercise device comprising a third water flow generating means provided in the third communicating path and capable of generating an accelerating water flow in an upward direction within the exercise tank.