JPS588268B2 - foot exercise equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a foot-operated exercise device such as a so-called beauty bicycle that applies a pseudo running load to the user by stepping on the pedals, and in particular, the present invention relates to a foot-operated exercise device such as a so-called beauty bicycle that applies a pseudo running load to the user by stepping on the pedals. It is measured by a sensor and digitally processed to determine the running speed, distance traveled, etc., and these processing results are efficiently displayed on a single display device, which simplifies the display part of the processing results and By clearly indicating what the display contents shown in the display part relate to, it is possible to avoid confusing the user, and thereby to provide a product that is easy to use and inexpensive. It is something.

The foot-operated exercise device of the present invention will be explained below based on an embodiment of a beauty bicycle shown in the drawings.

1 is an undercarriage frame, 2 is a gear crank with a pedal 3 rotatably supported in the center of this frame 1, and 4 is an electromagnetic brake consisting of a swirl plate 5 and an excitation coil 6 and mounted on the front of this frame 1. In the device, this gear crank 2 and the eddy current plate 5 of the electromagnetic brake device 4 are bridged by a chain 7.

Further, 8 is a saddle disposed above the frame 1 so as to be movable in the vertical direction, 9 is a handle extending from the frame 1 in the front direction of the saddle 8, and a control/display box is provided in the center of the handle 9. 10 have been installed.

Three magnets 11, 11', 11 are arranged on the side opposite to the excitation coil 6 of the eddy current plate 5 of the electromagnetic brake device 4.
", and a Hall element 12 on the inner surface of the brake device exterior body 4' facing the three magnets 11, 11', 11",
A pedal rotation sensor 13 is installed to measure the number of rotations of the pedal 3, and a pulse sensor 17 consisting of a light emitter 15 and a light receiver 16 is embedded in the right grip 14 of the handle 9. sat on saddle 8,
By depressing the pedal 3 while holding the grip 14, a pseudo running load is applied to the user, and the pedal circuit sensor 13 measures the rotation speed and the pulsation sensor 17 measures the pulse rate, and these measurement outputs are obtained. The electric power is inputted to an electronic calculation device (described later) in the control/display box 10, and the calculation result is displayed on the display surface 18 of the box 10, while the electric power is applied to the excitation coil 6 of the electromagnetic brake device 4 by this electronic calculation device. is controlled to vary the load applied to the pedal 3.

An example of the display surface 18 of the control/display box 10 is shown in FIG. 2, in which numeral 19 is a line flow type display consisting of eight light emitting diodes and indicates the degree of load applied to the electromagnetic brake device 4. , 20 is a 4-digit first display device made of 7-segment light emitting diodes, 21 is a 3-digit second display device made of 7-segment light-emitting diodes, 22, 2
Reference numeral 3 indicates an automatic load display lamp and a manual load display lamp, which indicate whether the load applied to the electromagnetic brake device 4 is currently automatic or manual;
, 25, 26, and 27 indicate whether the content displayed on the first display device 20 is the current speed display, usage time display, distance display, or consumed energy display. For example, if the speed display lamp 24 is lit, The speed is displayed on the first display device 20.

Reference numeral 28 denotes a pulse rate display lamp that indicates the display contents of the second display device 21. These lamps 22 to 28 are all composed of red light emitting diodes, and 29 is a pulse rate display lamp that is synchronized with the pulse rate measured by the pulse rate sensor 1T. It is a pulse synchronized lamp that flashes and displays a green light emitting diode.

Furthermore, 30 is a power switch, 31 is a key set input device,
This input device 31 includes numeric key switches 32 from θ to 9 and 10 command key switches A, M, SP, T, D, E,
It is composed of P, SC, ST, and R and is assembled into a key matrix of 4 rows and 5 columns.

A is an auto key that automatically changes the running load level according to a pre-stored program, M is a manual key that allows you to manually set the running load level, and S is a manual key that allows you to manually set the running load level.
P is the speed key for setting/recalling the driving speed (in km/h), T is the time key for setting/recalling the usage time (in minutes, seconds), D is the speed key for setting/recalling the driving distance (in meters). distance key, E is the energy consumption <
109erg unit>Energy key for calling setting A; P is pace key for setting pulse rate (number/minute unit); SC is displaying the running speed, usage time, running distance, and amount of energy consumed on the first display device. 20 is a scan key that changes the display sequentially every 4 seconds, ST is a start key that starts the entire operation, and R is a reset key that erases settings etc. Therefore, for example, the usage time is set to 20 minutes. In this case, after pressing the time key T, press <2><0> on the numeric key switch 32 to input.

Further, when the scan key SC is pressed, the running speed, operating time, running distance, and energy consumption in the operating state are sequentially and repeatedly displayed on the first display device 20, while in synchronization with the display, the speed display lamp 24 and the operating state are displayed repeatedly. The time display lamp 25, distance display lamp 26, and energy consumption display lamp 27 are sequentially and repeatedly turned on to indicate the display contents of the first display device 20.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the electronic arithmetic unit and the relationship between the arithmetic unit and peripheral devices. In the figure, 33 is a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU), and 34 is a static memory interface ( (hereinafter referred to as SMI), 3
5 is a read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM), 36 is an input/output device (hereinafter referred to as I/O), and these are interconnected to constitute a microcomputer device 37, and the information is stored in the ROM 35. The CPU 33 and the I/O 36 are operated according to a processing procedure (described later).

Furthermore, 38 is a pulse detection circuit, 39.40 is a first and second monostable multivibrator circuit, 41, 42, 43, 4
4 are first, second, third, and fourth amplifier circuits; 45 is an oscillation circuit; 46 is a notification element such as a speaker; 41 is a power control circuit;
48 is a power source.

The pulse rate measurement output measured by the pulse rate sensor 17 is input to the pulse rate detection circuit 38, and the output from the detection circuit 38 causes the pulse rate synchronization lamp 29 to blink, and the first monostable multipipulator 39 shapes the waveform. The pedal rotation speed measurement output measured by the pedal rotation sensor 13 is inputted to the second monostable multivibrator 40, and the waveform is shaped by the vibrator 40 to be output to I/O3. 6, and further set target values such as running speed (running pace), operating time, running distance, amount of energy consumed, pulse rate, etc. using the push-button input device 31, and instructions for manual/automatic switching of load, etc. is entered into I/036 via the key manual route, and C
The PU 33 calculates and compares these data and the data stored in the ROM 35 according to a processing procedure (described later), and the processing results are sent from the CPU 33 to the second amplifier circuit 42.
The segment signals are output to the first and second display devices 20.21 and seven display lamps 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 via the display device 20.21 and the display lamps 22. ~28 the first amplifier circuit 4
1 and directly to the key set input device 31, and further turns on the oscillation circuit 45 from the I/O 36 via the third amplifier circuit 43 when the measured value reaches the target value. The oscillation circuit 45 operates the notification element 46 by giving a notification signal output of I/0.
3. Takes out the output for controlling the degree of load from 6 and displays the degree of output on the line flow complete display 19 via the fourth amplifier circuit 44, and controls the power control circuit 47 to control the excitation coil 6 of the electromagnetic brake device 4. It is designed to vary the electric power flowing to the brake system and the braking force.

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of the processing procedure stored in the ROM 35 for performing the above-mentioned calculations.
In the figure, distance calculation, speed calculation, energy calculation, pulse rate calculation, and valid key input processing are performed as follows.

(The virtual wheel diameter of the beauty bicycle in the present invention is set to 20 inches, there are three magnets facing the Hall element, and n pedal rotation speed pulses are obtained at a measurement interval of 0.5 seconds.) (D ) Pulse rate calculation: Measure the elapsed time (seconds) from one pulse to the next pulse output from the pulse rate sensor 17, calculate the pulse rate per second by taking the reciprocal of this elapsed time, and The unit is converted to obtain the pulse rate per minute, and when this pulse rate is between 40 and 220, the pulse rate is output.

(E) Valid key input processing: It is determined whether the read key input is valid or not. If it is not valid, the key reset process is returned to. If it is valid, the necessary arithmetic processing is performed and then the key reset process is returned to.

The user inputs target values such as usage time, mileage, energy consumption, and pulse rate in advance from the key input device 31, and also inputs commands such as manual/automatic load switching from the key input device 31. input, then turn on the start key (ST).

Then, the microcomputer device 37 starts operating, and when the pedal 3 is rotated with the foot in this state, the distance traveled, the traveling speed, and the amount of energy consumed are calculated based on the rotation.
This calculation result and usage time are calculated by the command key switch D,
By turning on any one of SP, E, and T, it is displayed on the first display device 20, and any one of the speed display lamp 24, usage time display lamp 25, distance display lamp 26, and energy consumption display lamp 21 lights up simultaneously. By doing so, the display contents of the first display device 20 are shown. On the other hand, when the scan key (SC) is turned on, the traveling speed, usage time, traveling distance, etc. are displayed according to the flow chart shown in FIG.
The amount of energy consumed is displayed sequentially at predetermined time intervals (every 4 seconds).

Further, when the measured values reach the target values of the usage time, mileage, and energy consumption, the microcomputer device 37 outputs a notification signal, drives the oscillation circuit 45, and uses the notification element 46 to notify the arrival. It is.

Furthermore, light enters the photoreceptor 16 from the light emitter 15 of the pulse sensor 17 through the palm, but the light pulsates in synchronization with the pulse depending on the strength of the blood flow in the palm, and the pulsating light causes the photoreceptor 16 to emit light. The output pulses to become a pulse rate measurement output, the output is input to the microcomputer device 17 to calculate the pulse rate, the calculation result is displayed on the second display device 21, and the pulse rate display lamp 28 is lit. Furthermore, when this pulse rate reaches the target value, a notification signal is output from the microcomputer device 37, and the notification signal is sent to the notification element 46 in the same manner as above.
The arrival is notified by.

In addition, by turning on the auto key A as described above, the degree of running load is automatically switched as programmed in advance, and this degree is displayed by the number of lights on the line flow complete display 19. By turning on the key M and turning on the number key 32, the degree of running load can be set appropriately, and this degree is displayed by the number of lights on the line flow complete display 19.

After turning on the speed key (SP), press number key 32.
When turned on to set a running pace (running speed), the notification element 46 emits a pedal pace sound that matches the pace.

The foot-operated exercise device of the present invention is as described above, and in particular, in one that rotates the rotating body by stepping motion and applies a load to the user, it includes a rotation sensor that measures the number of rotations of the rotating body, and a rotation sensor that measures the number of rotations of the rotating body. It has a calculation device that calculates running speed, running distance, etc. based on the measured output, and displays these running speeds, running distance, etc. on one display device by selectively and sequentially automatically switching the display. In addition, it is equipped with an indicator that shows the contents of these displays, so even if there are multiple calculation results such as running speed and mileage, they can be displayed on one display device, and the display part can be Can be simplified.

Furthermore, these calculation processing results are selectively and sequentially automatically switched and displayed on one display device, and an indicator is used to clearly indicate what the display contents shown on this display device relate to. Since the displayed information is displayed on the screen, it is possible to obtain a foot-operated exercise device that is easy to use and inexpensive, without causing the user to misunderstand the displayed content and therefore not confusing the user.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, with the simple operation of pressing the scan key, the driving speed and distance traveled can be dynamically switched and displayed. It is possible to obtain a foot-operated exercise device that is fun to use without the trouble of calling up processing results by pressing buttons etc. one by one.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings all relate to an embodiment of the foot-operated exercise device of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an overall view, A is a side view, mouth is a front view, C is a perspective view, FIG. 2 is a view of the display surface, and FIG. Figure 3 is a block diagram of the electronic circuit, Figure 4 is a Herro chart showing the processing procedure, and Figure 5 is a block diagram of the electronic circuit.
The figure is a flowchart showing the processing procedure when the scan key is pressed, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the main parts centering on the petal rotation sensor, and FIG. 7 is a partial sectional view of the grip. 3...Pedal, 13...Pedal rotation sensor, 17
...Pulse sensor, 31...Key set input device, 3
7...Microcomputer device, 20...1st
Display device, 21... second display device.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a device that applies a load to a user by rotating a rotary body through foot pedal motion, there is a rotation sensor that measures the number of revolutions of the rotary body, and a running speed, travel distance, etc., based on the measurement output. A foot-operated exercise device that has a calculation device that performs calculations, and displays running speed, travel distance, etc. on one display device by selectively and sequentially automatically switching the display device. 2. In devices that apply a load to the user by rotating a rotary body through foot pedal motion, those equipped with a rotation sensor that measures the number of rotations of this rotary body and a calculation device that calculates running speed, travel distance, etc. from this measurement output. The foot-operated exercise equipment is provided with an indicator that selectively displays the running speed, running distance, etc. on a single display device and shows the contents of the display to the user.