JPH02237591A - Exercising device for amusement - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To make jump possible by impact of an user's own body by arranging a supporting body equipped with two parts forming an acute angle, arranging a supporting table for the user at a bottom part, arranging a handle at an another part, and furthermore arranging an elastic element to support a device elastically. CONSTITUTION: There is a supporting body equipped with two arms or parts 2, 3 forming an acute angle. There is arranged a supporting table 1 for an user at a bottom part 2. Furthermore, in a second part 3 which can adjust an angle freely, there is arranged a handle, preferably a grip form 4, at an upper free end. Furthermore, one or more elastic element (s) 8 of suitable material is (are) arranged for supporting the device elastically. That is, the user can jump continuously by impact of the user's own body. When the elastic means is recovered against its deformation, combined actions of jumping and forward movement can occur in the device.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Industrial application field) TECHNICAL FIELD This invention relates to recreational exercise equipment.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention relates to a recreational exercise device, in which a user can:
In order to jump, the user places his or her feet on a support set at the bottom of the device, and in this state, firmly grasps the handles located at the top of the device with both hands, allowing the user to jump using the impact of his or her body6. The jump caused by the impact of the body of the user on the device is reinforced by the return after the deformation of the elastic means, so that the device bounces each time it lands on the floor.

In addition to improving jumping, this device also has one of the following features:
One element of entertainment is maintaining balance, the satisfaction of achieving it, and the creation of a kind of addiction as you improve with practice.

The object of the invention is balanced in the non-use state, moves forward by the return of the elastic means after a jump, and is able to move forward with the aid of a more or less practiced movement of the user.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Several devices currently exist based on the concept described in the previous section, in which one or two telescoping devices with a handle at one end and an elastic support for the floor at the other end exist. An example of this is something that is made up of long sticks.

In this, a spring or similar element is connected to the unit which jumps in cooperation with the impact exerted by the user. These devices have an element that moves perpendicularly to a point of support on the floor, and typically require a number of steps to ensure that the user uses it and does not lose stability or verticality. The user's foot is placed in the stirrup, but this device requires a great deal of force from the user's foot, and the support point is small and unstable, requiring a great deal of skill. It is clear that the difficulty and restriction of movement required by the machine can lead to user frustration, as a great deal of force is required to maintain balance without moving forward.

Another type of device currently available consists of two frames connected at an angle, one of which slides substantially vertically and terminates at its upper end in a handle. , the other frame forming an angle with this frame is equipped with what corresponds to stirrups.

The device includes a bluff support without a return spring that increases the jumping force, fixedly connected to the frame at the bottom of the device.

(Structure and Effect of the Invention) The device that is the subject of the present invention basically consists of a single body that functions as an overall support, which consists of two completely different bodies that form an acute angle with each other. It is divided into parts.

The part considered as the bottom part, which remains substantially horizontal during use of the device, is fixed to a support for the user associated with elastic means.

The part considered to be the upper part of the device is provided with a handle at the free end.

The angle formed by the two parts of the support may be formed by an elbow-shaped member or by dividing each part so that it can be adjusted at will, in which case it is fixed at the selected angle. Means are provided. If necessary, in order to perfectly adapt the device to the characteristics of the user, one or both of the two parts can be telescoped and, above all, folded to fit into the smallest possible space during transport or storage. However, for ease of operation, each part should be as fixed as possible. This is because any degree of flexibility will absorb some of the jumping force.

The support on which the user rests his or her feet is provided with a housing in which a rubber ball, representing an elastic means, can be placed in its bottom surface.

Near the area where the two parts meet at the bottom, the bottom part supporting the support base has two small arms so that the device can be stably supported at three points: the ball and the front legs. By making the diameter of the intake hole in the pole slightly smaller than the diameter of the ball, the ball is inserted into the support base and remains there so that it does not accidentally slip out. When a ball presses on a point, this point undergoes an inward deformation, as is known, and the rest of the ball deforms outward with a force vector directed toward the pressure point, and this pressure is released. and all forces return to normal, pushing the pressure point back to its original shape.

The housing with the support base that holds the ball has a roughly hemispherical shape with no rear half, and therefore the user's weight is supported only by the upper front part of the ball, so the ball naturally recovers after bouncing. will be pushed forward. Therefore, even though the ball remains held by a band that is shaped like a handle towards the top of the front of the ball and is supposed to support the weight of the user,
There is no upward movement due to the elongated spherical band. In any case, the rear top of the ball is open to allow you to insert your hand when you want to remove the ball from the device; It has become.

The support base has a fixing part for the user's feet on its upper part,
The user can easily free himself from it if necessary.

As mentioned above, the arms of the device having the function of legs, together with the elastic elements represented by the ball, form a stable base like a tripod when the device is at rest. These legs may be provided with elastic support elements and some small wheels to facilitate transport and/or movement of the device during use.

The support is slightly sloped upward towards the rear of the device, so that when the user steps on it, the support rests in a horizontal position and its small legs are lifted off the floor for jumping. .

In order to facilitate an understanding of the features of the invention and the general structure of the specification, a series of figures are attached, in which exemplary, non-limiting features described below are depicted. ing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the reference numbers indicated in the figures cited above, the recreational exercise device which forms the subject of the invention is a support consisting of two arms or members schematically indicated by reference numbers 2 and 3 forming an acute angle. Formed by a body, it can be disassembled into parts and easily folded, occupying minimal space when the device is not in use.

The lower part 2, which occupies a substantially horizontal position, is provided with a support 1 for securely fixing the foot of the user with his hand resting on the grip of the handle 4 fixed to the other arm or to the free end of the part 3. There is.

The support 1 comprises a housing in which an elastic element, represented in this preferred embodiment by a ball 8, is fixed. The ball 8 is inserted through a hole 6 with a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the ball, and remains securely in the housing of the support 1, so that the material of which the support is constructed itself, as clearly shown in the drawings. It occupies an elongated spherical surface that covers the front half of the upper half of the ball 8, and its upper part is held in the recess formed by the generally hemispherical shape shaped by the band 5. Ru.

The user's foot catches the foot at the medial front, so that the heel remains located in a small recess provided at the rear of the support, the rear being limited by a small retaining wall, preferably arched. contact the support base. When the user moves his/her foot outward or inward using his or her heel as a fulcrum, the holding state becomes tighter or looser.

The rear upper part of the ball 8 is visible through the window 7, so that manual pressure can be applied to the ball to easily remove it free. When the ball 8 is taken out from the device, the user can play with the ball alone, thereby doubling its usefulness.

The horizontal member 2 of the overall frame or support, which has a pair of short legs on both sides of the front, together with an elastic element, represented in this example by a ball, can be used both when the device is not in use and when a user is riding on the device. Even in other conditions, it forms three stable fulcrums to the floor.

To be more precise, the support stand 1 is tilted with respect to the floor with its rear part raised, so that when a user stands on it, the user's own weight causes the support stand to move around the elastic element 8 as a fulcrum. rotates, and at the same time the support base becomes horizontal, the front legs 10
rises, and then a series of jumps becomes possible.

As shown at the beginning, the upper part of the ball 8 is inserted into a substantially hemispherical shape with the window 7 formed and the rear part removed, so that the user's weight is absorbed by the elongated spherical fastening band 5. When the ball recovers after bouncing, the exercise device moves forward with the aid of the user's skillful movements.

This action allows the user to jump forward and, by grasping the handle and moving his body slightly forward, allows the device to rest on its small legs 10. Similar movements allow you to jump up without losing your balance or moving forward, which allows you to learn faster.

If necessary, the legs 10 on both sides can be fitted with elastic support elements or small wheels for easy movement. These elements are not shown in the drawings so as not to unnecessarily complicate the drawings.

As explained in the above description of use, the arms 2 and 3 in the frame of the exercise device may remain a single piece, but each part is made of the same material, and the angle between them remains constant. Alternatively, it may consist of two independent elements interconnected at position 11, primarily for ease of folding. Arms 2 and 3, or one of them, preferably arm 3, which carries the handle as shown, are extendable and retractable so as to be adjustable and set to a useful length at will. In the illustrated special case, this is achieved by constructing the element 3 as a cylindrical member, and providing a cylindrical body 12 having a handle 4 therein so as to be extendable and retractable. Both are fixed with a tightening nut l3.

In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the function of the ball 8 can also be achieved by another flat elastic element, a large support base which occupies the entire support on the floor. In this case, the support leg IO is not necessary because stable support can be achieved automatically. Although the characteristics resulting from the use of the ball 8 as the elastic means overwhelm the characteristics achieved by a spring placed on its vertical axis instead of the ball, within the scope of the idea of the invention: It is also possible to combine one or more of these elastic elements.

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Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] [1] Continuously springs up due to the impact of the user's own body, and when the elastic means next recovers from the deformation, causes the device to have a combined effect of springing and moving forward. A recreational exercise device has been devised, having a support with two arms or parts (2, 3) forming an acute angle, the bottom part (2) carrying a support platform (1) for the user. a second member (3) having a fixed front part or having a freely adjustable angle;
has a handle at its upper free end, preferably in the form of a handle (
4) and furthermore provided with one or more elastic elements (8) of suitable properties for elastically supporting the device. [2] Said support (1) has on its upper surface some simple foot fastening means (9), while elastic means provided under the support (1) hold the entire device A recreational exercise device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises one or more elastic elements constituting a supporting stable base. [3] The support base (1) has an inset part or a housing having a substantially hemispherical shape with the mouth part (6) facing downward, into which an elastic ball, preferably made of an elastic rubber ball or the like, is provided. An element is accommodated, which fits snugly into said housing, and in the latter is configured by a plurality of curved parts (9) having a hemispherical shape and having one side open. It has a special shape that is a simple means of fastening, so that the ball (8) is fastened only in the front half, and the back half is designed so that the user's heel is located in the recess of the support base (1). Recreational exercise device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is provided with a window (7) that occupies a portion of the area. [4] The horizontal member (2) of the overall frame is equipped with a pair of short side legs (10) at the front bottom that together with the elastic element (8) constitute a tripod for supporting the device on the floor. The recreational exercise device according to claim (1). 5. Recreational exercise device according to claim 4, characterized in that the side legs (10) are provided with elastic support elements and a plurality of small wheels. [6] When the user stands on the support stand (1),
Claim characterized in that it rotates about the elastic element as a fulcrum and is slightly inclined to rise rearward relative to a horizontal plane when the device is not in use, so that the front legs (10) rise from the floor. (1) Recreational exercise equipment. [7] The recreational exercise device according to claim (1), wherein one or both members (2, 3) constituting the main body with an angle are extendable and retractable so that they can be freely adjusted and set to an effective length. .