KR100729698B1 - System for reinforcing muscular strength and pressure controlling device in mechanism for reinforcing muscular strength - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a muscle strength increasing system configured to more effectively build muscle without incurring more effort than necessary to the user himself.

The muscle strength increase system includes a muscle strength increase mechanism 10 and a pressure control device 20. The muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 has a tension fastening band 1 provided with a tube therein, and a fixing part 7 for maintaining the tension fastening band 1 in a loop shape having a desired diameter. A predetermined pressing force is applied to the limb wound around the tension fastening band 1 by winding air into the tube while the tension fastening band 1 is wound around a predetermined fastening portion of the limb and fixed by the fixing part 7. Thereby, a pressurized muscle strength training method is performed by inhibiting blood flow. The pressing force control device 20 controls the built-in pump 2 to automatically control the pressing force within a range not exceeding the preset pressing force.

Strength Enhancement Mechanism, Tension Strap, Fixing Part, Pressure Control Device, Tube, Tightening Strap

Description

PRESSURE CONTROL DEVICE OF MUSCULAR RESTRUCTION SYSTEM AND STRUCTURE DEVICE {SYSTEM FOR REINFORCING MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND PRESSURE CONTROLLING DEVICE IN MECHANISM FOR REINFORCING MUSCULAR STRENGTH}

The present invention relates to systems and devices for use in muscle augmentation. More specifically, the present invention relates to a muscle strength increasing system and apparatus suitable for implementing a pressurized strength training method that enables not only a healthy person but also a person who has an impairment in motor function to efficiently increase strength.

The inventors of the present invention have conducted research in the past to develop a muscle strength training method that can easily, safely and efficiently strengthen muscles, and as a result of this, have applied for a patent application of Patent Application No. 313949, Patent No. 2670421. I got a call.

The strength training method according to this patent is called a pressurized strength training method and is a characteristic that is not conventionally performed by using pressurization. This strength training method is based on the following theory.

There are muscles in the muscles, and the muscles are almost never growing, so to strengthen the muscles, it is necessary to activate the muscles of the muscles. The growth hormone secreted from the pituitary gland by the lactic acid generated by the activity of the internal muscles is effective for making muscles and breaking down body fat. Augmentation is done.

By the way, in the case of muscles and fast muscles, the former consumes oxygen and is active, and when the exercise of light load is initiated, the activity starts even when oxygen is not present, and the muscles are applied when the load is quite large. The difference is that the activity is delayed. Therefore, in order to activate the fast muscles, it is necessary to quickly fatigue the active roots first.

In the conventional strength training method, the muscles are first tired by exercising using a barbell or the like, and then the inner muscles are activated. Since this requires a large amount of exercise, it takes a long time and tends to increase the burden on muscles and joints.

On the other hand, if the muscle is exercised while the blood flow flowing there is restricted by pressurization, the oxygen supplied to the muscle decreases, and the muscles requiring oxygen for the activity are soon tired. Therefore, if the muscle is exercised while the blood flow is restricted by pressurization, the fast muscle can be activated without requiring a large amount of exercise.

In addition, since the blood flow is restricted by pressurization, it is difficult for the lactic acid generated in the muscles to come out of the muscles, so that the lactic acid level is likely to rise as compared with the case where the blood flow is not limited, and the secretion amount of growth hormone is greatly increased.

By this theory, it is possible to remarkably increase muscle by inhibiting blood flow in the muscle.

The pressurized muscle strength training method according to the above patent applies the theory of muscle strength enhancement by inhibiting blood flow, and more specifically, a region close to the heart, that is, close to the muscle close to the muscle to be promoted. By imparting a fastening force that inhibits blood flow to the upper portion and adjusting the fastening force, an appropriate load is imparted to the muscles by inhibiting blood flow, thereby causing fatigue to the muscles, thereby achieving efficient buildup of the muscles.

This strength training method is to strengthen muscles by imparting a load caused by blood flow inhibition to the muscles, and thus has a great feature of not having to exercise to enhance muscles. In addition, this muscle strength training method can compensate the total amount of the load applied to the muscle by applying the load caused by the inhibition of blood flow to the muscle, and therefore, when combined with exercise, the load caused by the exercise is reduced compared to the conventional one. This advantage has the effect of reducing the amount of exercise to be done to the muscles, thereby shortening the training period which can reduce the risk of joint or muscle damage.

The inventors of the present invention impart a load to the muscles by inhibiting the blood flow flowing in such muscles, and as a mechanism capable of strengthening the muscles, the tightening force of the belt disclosed in the specification of the aforementioned 5-year Patent Application No. 313949 described above by the present inventors. It is inventing a tension fastening band that inhibits blood flow.

However, this muscle strength increase mechanism is not without improvement.

That is, in order to execute the pressurized strength training method more effectively and safely, it is necessary to manage the tightening force or the pressing force applied to the muscle. In general, the user of the muscle strength increasing apparatus or a person with a high level of knowledge of the strength training method manages the pressing force and the pressing time by adding the optimum pressing force to the muscle of the implementer of the pressurizing strength training method.

However, it is difficult for a person without high knowledge to perform such management, and if the pressure muscle strength training method cannot be used unless it is managed by a person with high knowledge, the implementation becomes difficult. In addition, if the user performs the above-described management, it is conceivable that the user of the pressurized strength training method takes more effort than necessary to focus on training and rehabilitation for enhancing the strength and thus hinders efficient training. .

On the other hand, the pressurized muscle strength training method has the advantage that it is possible to increase the muscle strength without performing any exercise if pressurization is applied, and thus the application to the rehabilitation is expected. However, some of those who need rehabilitation may have anxiety in the exercise function as described above. Therefore, if there is an improvement in this point in the practical use of the pressurized strength training method in the rehabilitation field, Even better.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique for enabling effective and safe use of the pressure muscle training method even by a person without expertise.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is used to strengthen the muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the user's limbs to inhibit blood flow, muscle strength enhancing mechanism having a fastening portion for tightening and pressing the muscles; And a pressure force control system configured to control the pressure force, wherein the pressure control unit provides the muscle force increase system configured to control the pressure force so as not to exceed a preset limit pressure force.

As described above, in this muscle strength increasing system, the pressure control unit automatically controls the pressure, so that even a person who does not have professional knowledge or who has an impairment in exercise function can use the pressure training method without troublesomely managing the pressure. It becomes possible.

In addition, the pressure control unit in the muscle strength increase system can safely execute the pressurized muscle strength training method by setting the limit pressure within a range of safe pressure for the user in order to control the pressure not to exceed the preset limit pressure. .

The strength-strengthening mechanism in the present application is used to enhance muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the limbs of the user and inhibiting blood flow. none. For example, the muscle strength-increasing mechanism may include a hollow tension fastening band provided therein with a tube for transferring air from a predetermined pump, and fixing means for maintaining the tension fastening band in a loop shape having a desired diameter. Can be.

If the pressure control part in this invention is able to control the force applied to a muscle of a user by a muscle strength increasing mechanism, the detail does not matter. If the muscle strength increasing mechanism is provided with the tension fastening band and the fixing means as described above, the pressing force control unit is based on the air pressure in the tube measured by the pressure measuring unit that measures the air pressure in the tube included in the strength increasing mechanism. The pressing force can be controlled.

Moreover, even if the said pressing force control part of this invention has the setting means which can set the maximum value of the said pressing force to a desired pressure, and it is comprised so that it may set the maximum value of the said pressing force so that the said limit pressing force may not be exceeded by the said setting means. good. As a result, the user can set the pressing force, so that the pressing force can be set according to the user's preference and the degree of necessity. Moreover, since the maximum value of the pressing force set at this time does not exceed the said limit pressing force, the safety at the time of performing a pressurized muscle strength training method can be improved.

In this case, the limit pressure should be set only by a person who has the authority to do this (for example, a person who has knowledge of training such as a trainer or a doctor). For example, the input device for inputting to the pressure control unit is distributed only to authorized persons, or a means for authenticating when inputting to the pressure control unit is installed in the muscle strength enhancement system, Only the authorized person can set the limit pressure by letting the authorized person know the required ID or password only to the authorized person, or by assigning only the authorized person a recording medium such as an IC card containing the data required for authentication. It becomes possible. As specific means for these, the same thing as what is demonstrated by the pressure control apparatus mentioned later can be employ | adopted.

The present invention is also used to strengthen the muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the limbs of the user to inhibit blood flow. A muscle strength increase system comprising a pressing force control unit, wherein the pressing force control unit also provides a muscle strength increase system configured to control the pressing force so that the time for which the pressing force is given to the user does not exceed a preset limit pressing time. do.

In this muscle strength increase system, the pressure control unit automatically controls the pressure, so that even a person without expert knowledge or a person with an impaired exercise function can use the pressurized strength training method without troublesomely managing the pressure.

In addition, the pressure control unit in the muscle strength increasing system sets the limit pressurization time within the range of the pressurization time safe for the user in order to control the time that the press force is given to the user not to exceed the preset limit pressurization time. Strengthen your strength training method.

The pressing force control section of the present invention has a counting means for counting the time at which the pressing force is applied, and may be configured to reduce the pressing force when the time counted by the counting means exceeds a predetermined time. As a result, the time for applying the pressing force does not become excessive, and thus the pressure muscle strength training method can be executed safely.

The pressing force controller of the present invention may include setting means for setting the predetermined time to a desired time. In addition, the predetermined time set by the setting means in this case may not exceed a predetermined setting time.

As a result, the user can set the time for which the pressing force is maintained, so that the time for which the pressing force is applied can be set according to the user's preference and the degree of necessity. In addition, since the said predetermined time set at this time does not exceed predetermined | prescribed setting time, the authority to set a setting time is given only to the person who has training knowledge, such as a trainer and a doctor, for example, the pressurized muscle strength training method This can increase the safety at runtime.

In this case, the setting time can only be set by a person who has the authority to perform the setting. As the specific form, the above-described technique for allowing only authorized persons to set the limit pressing force can be adopted. In addition, the thing similar to what is demonstrated by the pressure control apparatus mentioned later as the specific means can be employ | adopted.

The present invention is also used to enhance the muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the limbs of the user to inhibit blood flow. A muscle strength increase system comprising a pressing force control unit, wherein the pressing force control unit also provides a muscle strength increase system configured to control the pressing force and / or the time for applying the pressing force to the extremities.

In this way, by automatically controlling the time for applying the pressing force or the pressing force to the limbs, the control of the pressing force and training time by the user himself is unnecessary, so that the effective muscle strength can be increased.

The present invention is also used to enhance the muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the limbs of the user to inhibit blood flow, thereby controlling the pressing force of the muscle strength-increasing mechanism having a fastening portion for tightening and pressing the muscles. It is a pressing force control apparatus, It provides the pressing force control apparatus of the muscle strength increasing mechanism comprised so that it may control the said pressing force so that it may not exceed a preset limit pressing force.

The pressure control device automatically controls the pressure, so that even a person with no professional knowledge or a person with an impairment in exercise function can use the pressurized strength training method without bothering to manage the pressure, and In order to control the pressing force not to exceed the preset limit pressing force, the limiting pressure is set within the range of the pressing force that is safe for the user, thereby exerting the effect of safely performing the pressurized strength training method.

The pressing force control device of the present invention includes a first recording means for recording the threshold pressing force, and may control the pressing force based on the threshold pressing force recorded in the first recording means.

The pressing force control device may further comprise a predetermined first input means for inputting the limit pressing force to the first recording means by operating the pressing force control device. If such a first input means is provided, the limit pressing force can be changed, so that different limit pressing pressures can be set for each user, and when the user itself changes, the user's health condition changes, for example, and the like. .

The pressing force control device of the present invention includes second recording means for recording the maximum value of the pressing force, and may control the pressing force based on the maximum value of the pressing force recorded in the second recording means.

Further, the pressing force control device is provided with predetermined second input means for inputting the maximum value of the pressing force to the second recording means by operating it, and the maximum value of the pressing force recorded in the second recording means is the limit pressing force. It may be so as not to exceed.

In this way, the maximum value of the pressing force can be made variable, and by doing so, the maximum value of the pressing force can be set according to the user's preference and the degree of necessity. Moreover, since the maximum value of the pressing force changed here does not exceed the above-mentioned limit pressing force, the high safety of the pressurized muscle strength training method is maintained also by this pressing force control apparatus.

The above-described pressing force control device may be provided with a main body having the second recording means. The first input means may be detachable from the main body. In this case, the person who can set the limit pressing force is the only person having such authority by assigning the first input means only to the person having the authority as described above. Thereby, the safety of the pressurized muscle strength training method can be improved.

The above-mentioned pressing force control device is further provided with authentication means for determining whether or not input from the first input means is possible, and from the first input means only when authentication is deemed acceptable by the authentication means. The input may be accepted. When only a person having the authority as described above can receive such authentication, it is only a person having such authority that can set the limit pressure. This also improves the safety of the pressurized muscle strength training method. In this case, the authentication means includes an authentication operator for inputting authentication data and determination means for judging whether or not the authentication data received from the authentication operator is legitimate, and the authentication means includes the authentication data. The above authentication may be performed when it is determined that is valid. In this case, the authentication data is an ID, a password or the like given only to a person having the authority as described above. The authentication means further includes reading means for reading the authentication data from a predetermined recording medium, and determining means for determining whether the authentication data read by the reading means is legitimate, and the authentication means is configured to authenticate the authentication. When it is judged that the usage data is legitimate, the authentication may be performed. The recording medium in this case is, for example, a magnetic card and an IC card.

The present invention is also used to enhance the muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the limbs of the user to inhibit blood flow, the pressing force for controlling the pressing force of the muscle strength enhancing mechanism having a fastening portion for tightening and pressing the muscles It is a control apparatus, Comprising: It provides the pressure control apparatus of the muscle strength increasing mechanism comprised so that the time which the said pressure force is given to a user may be a range which does not exceed a preset limit pressurization time.

Since the force control device automatically controls the force, the effect that the pressure muscle strength training method can be used by a person without expert knowledge or a person with a disability in exercise function without any trouble in managing the pressure force, In order to control the time that the pressing force is given to the user so as not to exceed the preset limit pressurizing time, the limit pressurizing time is set within the range of the pressurizing time which is safe for the user. Exert.

This pressing force control device is provided with the 3rd recording means which records the said limit pressurization time, and may be said to control the said pressurization force based on the limit pressurization time recorded in this 3rd recording means. Moreover, you may be provided with predetermined 3rd input means for inputting the said limit pressurization time to the said 3rd recording means by operating it. If such a third input means is provided, the limit pressurization time can be made variable, so that a different limit pressurization time can be set for each user, and when the user itself changes, when the user's state of health changes, etc. It becomes easy to cope.

The pressing force control device also has fourth recording means for recording the maximum value of the time when the pressing force is given to the user, and based on the maximum value of the time that the pressing force recorded in the fourth recording means is given to the user. The pressing force may be controlled.

Moreover, it is provided with the predetermined 4th input means for inputting the said maximum value of the time which the said pressing force is given to a user by operating it, The said pressing force recorded in the said 4th recording means is provided to a user. The maximum value of the given time may not exceed the limit pressurization time. By doing in this way, the maximum value of a pressurization time can be made variable, and by doing so, it becomes possible to set the maximum value of a pressurization time according to user's preference and degree of necessity. Moreover, since the maximum value of the pressurization time changed here does not exceed the above-mentioned limit pressurization time, the high safety of the pressurized muscle strength training method is maintained also by this pressing force control apparatus.

The pressing force control device may further include a main body including the fourth recording means. The third input means may be detachable from the main body. In this case, only the person having such authority can set the limit pressurization time by giving the third input means only to the person having the authority as described above. Thereby, the safety of the pressurized muscle strength training method can be improved.

The above-mentioned pressure control device is further provided with authentication means for determining whether or not input from the third input means is possible, and input from the third input means only when authentication is deemed acceptable by the authentication means. You may be accepted. If only a person having the authority as described above can receive such authentication, only a person having such authority can set the limit pressurization time. This also improves the safety of the pressurized muscle strength training method. In this case, the authentication means includes an authentication operator for inputting authentication data and determination means for judging whether or not the authentication data received from the authentication operator is legitimate, and the authentication means includes the authentication data. The above authentication may be performed when it is determined that is legitimate. In this case, the authentication data is an ID, a password or the like given only to a person having the authority as described above. The authentication means further includes reading means for reading the authentication data from a predetermined recording medium, and determining means for determining whether the authentication data read by the reading means is legitimate, and the authentication means When it is determined that the data for authentication is legitimate, the authentication may be performed. The recording medium in this case is, for example, a magnetic card and an IC card.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The figure containing the partial perspective view which shows the whole structure of the pressurized muscle strength strengthening system of 1st Embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a muscle strength increasing mechanism included in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG.

Fig. 3A is a view showing a clip in the muscle strength increasing mechanism included in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system shown in Fig. 1, and Fig. 3B is a view showing a method of attaching the clip to the muscle strength increasing mechanism.

4 is a hardware configuration diagram of a control mechanism included in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG.

FIG. 5A is a view showing an operation panel provided outside the pressing force control device included in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5B is an enlarged view showing an example of an image displayed on a display unit on the operation panel. .

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing functional blocks generated in a control mechanism in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state of use of the muscle strength increasing mechanism in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing performed by the pressure control device in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the pressing force control device in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG. 1 is executed in the standby mode shown in FIG.

FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining a variable used in the pressing force control device in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a range in which the variable can be set.

FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a pressurization sequence when the habilitate control mode is executed in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 11B is a training control mode executed in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG. The figure which shows the pressurization sequence in the case where it was carried out.

12A to 12E are diagrams showing a pressing sequence when the reset button is operated in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing which variables can be set at which stages of an operation mode executed in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

Fig. 14A is a cross sectional view when the outer base material of the tension fastening band according to the modification using the linear member instead of the regulating member of the muscle strength increasing mechanism is cut along a plane parallel to the surface in the longitudinal direction of the tension fastening band, and Fig. 14B. Is a cross-sectional view when the outer base material of the tension fastening band is cut along a plane perpendicular to the surface in the longitudinal direction of the tension fastening band.

Fig. 15 is a sectional view of a tension fastening band according to another modification in which a linear member is used instead of the regulating member of the muscle strength increasing mechanism.

Fig. 16 is a sectional view of a muscle strength increasing mechanism according to another modification.

17 is a sectional view of a muscle strength increasing mechanism according to another modification.

18 is a sectional view of a muscle strength increasing mechanism according to another modification.

19 is a view showing a remote controller included in the pressure muscle strength increasing system shown in FIG.

Fig. 20 is a view showing an operation panel provided on the outside of the pressing force control device included in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system according to the second embodiment.

Fig. 21 is a block diagram showing functional blocks generated in a control mechanism in the pressure muscle strength increasing system according to the second embodiment.

Fig. 22 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the pressing force control device in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system according to the second embodiment is executed in the standby mode.

Fig. 23 is a view showing an operation panel provided on the outside of the pressing force control device included in the pressure muscle strength increasing system according to the third embodiment.

Fig. 24 is a block diagram showing functional blocks generated in a control mechanism in the pressure muscle strength increasing system according to the third embodiment.

Fig. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the pressing force control device in the pressurized muscle strength increasing system according to the third embodiment is executed in the standby mode.

EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the 1st-3rd embodiment of this invention is described with reference to drawings. In addition, in description of each following embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the overlapping part, and the duplicate description is abbreviate | omitted.

[First Embodiment]

1 shows a first embodiment of a pressurized muscle strength increasing system according to the present invention. The pressure muscle strength increasing system includes a muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 and a pressing force control device 20. These are connected to each other via the connecting member 4.

The muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 in the present embodiment is configured as shown in Figs. 1 and 2. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 of the present embodiment.

This muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 is provided with a tension fastening band 1 in which the inside is hollow in a belt shape. The tension fastening band 1 is made into the tubular shape by sealing the both ends part of the longitudinal direction of two thick base materials about 5 cm in width. The base material of the side (inner side) which faces the muscle of the tension fastening band 1 is comprised in mesh shape using the elastic yarn.

The tube 5 is provided inside the tension fastening band 1. This tube 5 is made of rubber and is capable of withstanding air pressure of about 300 mmHg.

The muscle strength-increasing mechanism 10 of the present embodiment is also attached to any position in the longitudinal direction of the tension fastening band 1, whereby the clip 12 shown in Fig. 3A for regulating the portion where the air enters in the tube 5 enters. Has

The clip 12 has two parallel straight portions and a portion connecting the corresponding one ends of the two straight portions, and has a hairpin-like shape. The length of the straight portion of the clip 12 is approximately equal to the width of the tube 5, and the distance between the straight portion and the straight portion is approximately equal to the thickness of the tube 5. This clip 12 is used to attach the tube 5 to the width direction of the tube 5, as shown in FIG. 3B. As a result, it is possible to limit the range in which air is fed in the longitudinal direction of the tube 5 (the range in which air is fed and expanded).                 

The restricting member 6 is provided inside the tension fastening band 1 along the outer surface of the tube 5. The restricting member 6 is a plate member having a width of about 4 cm and is made of polypropylene resin.

The fixing part 7 is provided in the outer side of the tension fastening band 1. The fixing part 7 keeps the tension fastening band 1 wound by the predetermined | prescribed site | part of a muscle in that state. The fixing | fixed part 7 becomes a Velcro tape in this embodiment.

The connection member 4 is comprised by the connection pipe 8a, 8b, 8c and the three branched pipe 9 in this embodiment (FIG. 1). In addition, the connection pipes 8b and 8c and the three branch pipe | tube 9 are arrange | positioned in the pressure control apparatus 20. As shown in FIG. In addition, although it is not limited to this, the connection pipes 8a, 8b, and 8c in this embodiment are all made of rubber | gum, and the three branch pipe | tube 9 is made of resin. The connecting pipe 8a is detachable with respect to the three branched pipe 9.

In addition, although there is only one muscle strength increase mechanism 10 shown in FIG. 1, two muscle strength increase mechanisms 10 for right and left arms are connected to the pressure control apparatus 20 actually. Since the two muscle strength increasing mechanisms 10 for the left and right arms are the same, only one of them is shown in FIG. 1 and the other illustration is omitted.

However, the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 does not need to be two for the left and right arms, and may be two for the left and right arms and four for the left and right arms and the left and the right legs. When there is a situation such as executing a pressurized muscle strength training method for a plurality of people, the further muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 may be connected to the pressing force control device 20. That is, the number of muscle strength increasing mechanisms 10 can be freely selected in one or more ranges as needed.                 

The pressing force control device 20 controls the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10.

In this embodiment, the pressing force control apparatus 20 is equipped with the various components inside and outside of a case, and is comprised.

Inside the pressing force control device 20, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 1, the pump 2, the pressure measuring part 3, and the control mechanism 50 are provided. The control mechanism 50 in this embodiment is electrically connected with the pump 2, the pressure measuring part 3, and the operation panel 56, although it is not limited to this. In addition, the pump 2 and the pressure measuring unit 3 are connected to the tension clamping band 1 via connecting pipes 8a, 8b, 8c and three branch pipes 9.

The operation panel 56 is provided on the outer surface of the pressing force control device 20 as shown by the solid line in FIG. The operation unit 56 is provided with a display unit 57 and an operation unit 58.

The pump 2 feeds air into the tube 5 in the tension fastening band 1 and draws air out of the tube 5. The pump 2 includes a motor (not shown). The pump 2 supplies air to the tube 5 and drives air out of the tube 5 by driving it. The pressure measuring unit 3 indirectly measures the pressing force applied by the tension fastening band 1 to the muscle by measuring the air pressure in the tube 5. In addition, in the pressing force control apparatus 20 in this embodiment, the right arm, the left arm pump 2, and the right arm and the left arm pressure measuring part 3 are provided, but since they are the same, in FIG. Only one should be shown. The pump 2 and the pressure measuring unit 3 are provided as many as the maximum value of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 that may be attached to the pressure control device 20.                 

The control mechanism 50 performs the control mentioned later which starts control of the pump 2. For example, the pump 2 is controlled by the control mechanism 50 to drive.

An overview of the operation panel 56 is shown in Fig. 5A.

As described above, the operation panel 56 includes a display unit 57 and an operation unit 58 as shown in FIG. 5A.

The display part 57 in this embodiment is comprised using liquid crystal display (LCD). However, the display device used for the display portion 57 is not limited to this. The display part 57 displays the image containing the value of the air pressure in the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10, the numerical value which shows the progress of a pressurization time, etc. An example of the image displayed on the display unit 57 is shown in Fig. 5B.

The operation unit 58 includes a switch for switching a training mode and a schedule, a switch for switching on and off of a power supply, and a muscle in a state in which the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 is connected to the control mechanism 50 or the like. A rehabilitation control mode for reinforcing the muscles, or a switch for switching a training control mode (described in detail below for each control mode) for reinforcing muscles by separating the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 into the control mechanism 50 or the like. It is installed. The user can input data on the air pressure and the timer time within the upper limit of the air pressure and the timer time by operating the operation unit 58 when the user mode described later is executed. In addition to the above-described switch, the operation unit 58 is provided with a switch for depressurizing the tube 5 of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 and a switch for turning off the buzzer in an emergency.

The operation unit 58 is further provided with a connector 58A for a remote control. The remote control connector 58A is a terminal for connecting the remote control (remote controller) RC shown in FIG.

The remote controller RC has a maximum value (this corresponds to the limit pressing force in the present invention) and the pressing force control of the air pressure (pressing force) applied to the user by the pressing force control device 20 when the trainer mode described later is executed. It is for inputting data on the pressure control device 20 with respect to the maximum value of the timer time (pressing time) to the time when the device 20 imparts pressure to the user, which corresponds to the limit pressurization time in the present invention. . As shown in FIG. 19, the remote controller RC includes a main body 110 and a connection 120. The main body unit 110 is provided with a switch 111 similar to that provided in the operation unit 58 for performing the above-described input. The connection part 120 connects this main body part 110 and its one end part, and is equipped with the terminal 121 in the other end part. This terminal 121 is connectable to the connector 58A for a remote control, and the operation content of the switch 111 can be input into the pressure control device 20 via the connector 58A for a remote control.

In addition, the user can input the maximum value of the pressing force and the pressing time in the pressing force control device 20 when the pressing strength training method is executed by operating the operation unit 58 when the user mode described later is executed. In this case, the maximum value of the pressing force and the pressurization time input by the user become numerical values within the range of the maximum value of the above-mentioned pressing force and the maximum pressurization time input by the remote controller RC.

4 shows a hardware configuration of the control mechanism 50. Control mechanism 50 is CPU 51, RS-232C I / F 52 (RS-232C: Recommended Standard 232 version C), LCD I / F 53, motor I / F 54, pressure sensor This is achieved by connecting the I / F 55, the operation unit 58, and the remote control connector 58A with a bus. The bus is connected with a ROM on which a program and data for executing processing required by the CPU 51 are recorded, and a RAM providing an area for executing the program.

The CPU 51 is an arithmetic processing unit that executes a process performed by the control mechanism 50 in accordance with a program or data read from the above-described ROM. The CPU 51 controls the RS-232C I / F 52, the LCD I / F 53, the motor I / F 54, the pressure sensor I / F 55, and the operation unit 58, or these The data can be received from.

The RS-232C I / F 52 is an interface for exchanging data with an external device (for example, a personal computer). For example, the processing performed by the CPU 51 can be changed by receiving data from an external device.

The LCD I / F 53 is an interface to the display portion 57. Data for controlling the display unit 57 generated by the CPU 51 is transferred to the display unit 57 via this LCD I / F 53.

The motor I / F 54 is an interface to a motor (not shown) included in the pump 2, and the data for controlling the motor generated by the CPU 51 is displayed through the motor I / F 54. 57).                 

The pressure sensor I / F 55 is an interface to the pressure measuring unit 3 and receives data regarding the air pressure measured by the pressure measuring unit 3. This data is to be transferred to the CPU 51.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a function that the CPU 51 generates in the control mechanism 50 by executing the above program using a functional block.

The functional block generated in the control mechanism 50 includes a pressure controller 60, a time controller 70, a threshold controller 80, a mode controller 90, an image generator 98 and an output controller 99. have.

The pressure controller 60 controls the above-mentioned motor in the pump 2 in order to make the air pressure in the tube 5 appropriate.

The pressure controller 60 is configured to receive data on air pressure from the pressure sensor I / F 55 and generate data for controlling the motor in the pump 2 based on this.

The pressure control part 60 has a not-shown recording part which records the data about the ideal pressing force which a tension clamping band 1 which relates to the time from the start of a pressurized muscle strength training method gives to a user, for example, Based on the recorded data and the data received from the pressure sensor I / F 55, data for controlling the motor in the pump 2 is generated. For example, the pressure control unit 60 compares the data received from the pressure sensor I / F 55 to the above-mentioned data on the ideal pressing force that the tension fastening band 1 imparts to the user, rather than a predetermined value by both. If it is separated from the pressure sensor I / F 55, if the data received from the pressure sensor I / F 55 approaches the ideal pressing force (if the data received from the pressure sensor I / F 55 shows a pressure larger than the ideal pressing force, the tube 5 The pump 2 is driven to withdraw air from the pump, and if the data received from the pressure sensor I / F 55 indicates a pressure smaller than the ideal pressing force, the pump 2 is supplied to blow air into the tube 5. Drive] data. In addition, in the case of using the above-described data on the ideal pressing force, since the data on the ideal pressing force at the time of generating the data for driving the pump 2 are needed, the elapsed time after the pressure muscle strength training method is executed It is necessary to manage time. Therefore, the pressure control unit 60 to generate data for driving the pump 2 receives the data on the elapsed time from the time control unit 70 whenever the data is generated. Moreover, the pressure control part 60 in this embodiment produces | generates the data for driving the pump 2 in the form corresponding to any one of two control modes, a rehabilitation control mode and a training control mode. In order to make it possible, the pressure control part 60 is made to receive the data about which control mode is selected from the mode control part 90 before starting operation mode mentioned later. Based on this data, the pressure control part 60 produces | generates the data for driving the pump 2 corresponding to the rehabilitation control mode, or the data for driving the pump 2 corresponding to the training control mode.

The time controller 70 sets the pressurization time when the pressurized muscle strength training method is executed based on the input from the operation unit 58. The time controller 70 also has a function of time management when the pressurized muscle strength training method is executed. This time control section 70 includes a timer for timekeeping to enable it.

The limit value control unit 80 sets the upper limit value of the pressing force and the upper limit value of the pressing time based on the input from the remote controller RC. As described below, the upper limit of the pressing force and the pressing time can be set only by a person having special authority such as a trainer.

The mode control unit 90 controls the mode of the pressurized muscle strength training method executed by the pressurized muscle strength increasing system. Specifically, the mode control unit 90 selects any one of the rehabilitation control mode and the training control mode as the mode of the pressurized muscle strength training method based on the input from the operation unit 58.

The image generating unit 98 generates data for the image displayed on the display unit 57. The image generating unit 98 is configured to generate image data based on the data received from the pressure control unit 60, the time control unit 70, the limit value control unit 80, and the mode control unit 90.

The output control unit 99 transfers the data output from the pressure control unit 60 and the time control unit 70 to the motor I / F 54. This data is for controlling the motor. As a result, the motor is controlled by the pressure controller 60 and the time controller 70 via the output controller 99 and the motor I / F 54.

Next, a description will be given of a method of using the pressure muscle strength increasing system with reference to FIG.

In order to increase muscle strength using the pressurized muscle strength increasing system of the present invention, first, the tension fastening band 1 of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 is wound around the upper part of the muscle to be strengthened. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the tension fastening band 1 is wound around the proximal end of the arm. In this embodiment, winding up the tension fastening band 1 near the base end part of an arm is performed with respect to both arms.

In addition, in this embodiment, the clip 12 is affixed in the arbitrary position of the longitudinal direction of the tube 5 in this embodiment before winding up the tension clamping band 1 to an arm. When the length of the tube 5 is longer than the outer periphery of the fastening site in the limb, when the tension fastening band 1 is wound around the arm from one end side of the tube 5, the other end side of the tube 5 is one end side. Climb up When the tube 5 is stacked in this manner, a gap is formed between the tube 5 and the muscles, which may cause a problem that the pressing force applied to the muscles by the tension fastening band 1 is not appropriate. Thus, by attaching the clip 12 at any position in the longitudinal direction of the tube 5 to restrict the length of the portion where the air enters in the tube 5, the above-described problems are prevented. That is, in this embodiment, by attaching the clip 12 as shown in FIG. 3B, air enters only the part corresponding to the length of the arm circumference of the part in which the tension fastening band 1 is wound up in the tube 5, Do not let air in there first.

Moreover, the tube 5 can be taken out from the tension fastening band 1 so that this may be possible.                 

Next, the tension fastening band 1 is fixed by the fixing part 7 so that the diameter of the loop made of the tension fastening band 1 does not change.

In this case, if there is a gap between the arm and the tension fastening band 1, the air pressure applied to the tube 5 inside the tension fastening band 1 and the fastening force by the tension fastening band 1 do not correspond, so that There is no gap between the tension fastening bands (1).

When the pressing force control device 20 is driven in this state, the tension fastening band 1 fastens the arm. As a result, the user is allowed to leave the state for a while or to exercise the muscle to be augmented, thereby applying a load to the muscle. In this case, it is natural that the exerciser has a higher effect of strengthening the muscle, but the effect of the strength gain can be obtained by leaving it alone without exercise.

When the pressing force control device 20 is driven, air is fed into the tube 5 from the pump 2 controlled by the control mechanism 50. At this time, the pump 2 controls based on the data for driving the pump 2 generated by the control mechanism 50 based on the air pressure in the tube 5 monitored by the pressure measuring unit 3. do. As a result, the air pressure in the tube 5 is properly maintained, whereby the pressing force applied by the tension fastening band 1 to the muscle is properly maintained.

In addition, the side of the tube 5 into which the air is supplied is expanded including the portion connected to the connection tube 8a with the clip 12 as a boundary. In this case, the tube 5 tries to expand not only to the inside but also to the outside facing the muscles, but since the outside of the tube 5 is blocked by the regulating member 6, the expansion direction of the tube 5 is shown in FIG. As shown, the inner side of the muscle is regulated. Thereby, the pressing force exerted by the tension fastening band 1 to the predetermined fastening part of a limb by expansion | swelling of the tube 5 becomes suitable.

In addition, the connecting pipe 8a may be disturbed when the muscle is exercised. In that case, a part of the connection pipe 8a is closed by the stopper 11 like a clip, for example, and air is not leaked from the tube 5 of the tension fastening band 1, and then the connection pipe 8a is carried out. The three branched tube 9 can also be separated. When the training control mode described later is executed, the stop tool 11 is used in this way. 7 mentioned above has shown the state which closed the connection pipe 8a with the stopper 11. As shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of the pressure control device 20 will be described. 8 shows the operation of the pressing force control device 20.

The operation setting is performed when the power is turned on (S101) by operating a switch for switching the on / off of the power source included in the operation unit 58 of the pressure control device 20 (S102). At the start-up setting, the setting of the pressing force control device 20 at start-up is displayed on the display unit 57 and a display prompting the user to confirm whether to enter the diagnostic mode or the standby mode. Is displayed. The user sees this indication and selects whether to enter the diagnostic mode or the standby mode. This selection is performed by the operation of the operation unit 58.

Specifically, when the user selects the transition to the diagnostic mode within a predetermined time (for example, within 10 seconds) by operating the operation unit 58 (S102: YES), the operation proceeds to the diagnostic mode (S103). If the transition to the diagnostic mode is not selected (S102: No), the transition is to the standby mode (S105).

In the diagnostic mode, a self-diagnosis is performed as to whether or not the operation of the force control device 20 is normally performed. In the diagnostic mode in the present embodiment, the operation check of each pump 2 for the right arm and the left arm is performed, the operation check of the timer for timekeeping of the pressure control device 20, and the operation check of the pressure measuring unit 3 are performed. All.

When the diagnosis is started, a determination is made as to whether the diagnosis is finished (S104). If the diagnosis is not finished (S104: No), the diagnosis is continued, and when the diagnosis is terminated (S104: Yes), the process goes to the standby mode (S105). In addition, this determination is repeatedly performed, for example at 3 second intervals.

Next, the flow of processing in the standby mode will be described. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the standby mode.

When the standby mode is started (S1051), monitoring is performed as to whether or not the remote controller RC is connected to the above-described connector 58A for remote controllers (S1052). When the remote controller RC is connected (S1052: YES), the system shifts to the trainer mode (S1053), and when the remote controller RC is not connected (S1052: NO).

In the trainer mode S1053, the maximum value of the pressing force and the maximum value of the pressing time when the pressurized muscle strength training method is executed can be set. The input of these maximum values is performed using the remote control RC. More specifically, by operating the switch 111 provided in the remote controller RC, input of the maximum value of the pressing force and the maximum value of the pressing time when the pressing force training method is executed in the pressing force control device 20 can be performed. It is supposed to be. By setting these maximum values, safety in the case of performing the pressurized muscle strength training method can be ensured. When the remote controller RC is passed only to a trainer or a doctor who has sufficient knowledge of the pressurization strength training method, the maximum value of the pressurization force and the pressurization time in the pressurization strength training method performed by the pressurization force control device 20 are applied. Only those who have sufficient knowledge of the pressure muscle strength training method can perform the maximum setting of. Thereby, the safety of the pressurized muscle strength training method can be further improved.

Moreover, the data input from the remote control RC with respect to the maximum value of the pressing force is transferred from the operation part 58 to the threshold value control part 80, and it is recorded there. Further, data on the maximum value of the pressurization time is transferred from the remote controller RC to the threshold controller 80 and recorded there. Moreover, in the trainer mode in this embodiment, the upper limit of the variable mentioned later can also be set. In addition, in this embodiment, the maximum value of the press force for a right arm and a left arm can be set as a different numerical value, respectively.

On the other hand, in the user mode S1054, the following processing is executed.

The user sets the pressurization time to the maximum value (limit pressurization time) within the range below the maximum value (limit pressurization force) set in the above-mentioned trainer mode by operating the operation unit 58 and the pressurization strength training method. Set each of the following ranges.

When setting the maximum value of the pressing force, the user sets the function selection switch of the operation unit 58 to the "left side" for the muscle strength enhancing mechanism 10 for the left arm, and then the maximum value of the pressing force by continuously pressing the up and down buttons. Change Since the maximum value of the pressing force after setting is displayed on the display part 57 during setting, a user presses a button of up and down, looking at this. When the maximum value of the pressing force displayed on the display unit 57 reaches a value desired by the user, the set button is pressed in the operation unit 58 to register the value. The data generated at this time is transferred to the pressure controller 60, and the maximum value of the pressing force is set. In addition, the numerical value displayed on the display part 57 is controlled by the pressure control part 60 so that it may not exceed the maximum value of the pushing force set to the trainer mode mentioned above. Therefore, the maximum value of the pressing force set by the user does not exceed the maximum value of the pressing force set in the trainer mode. The setting of the maximum value of the pressing force with respect to the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 for the right arm is similarly performed. Moreover, it is also possible to vary the maximum value of the pressing force with respect to the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 for right arms and left arms.

When setting the pressurization time, the user changes the time by setting the function selection switch of the operation unit 58 to the timer and pressing the up and down buttons. During the setting, since the pressurization time after setting is displayed on the display unit 57, the user presses the up and down buttons while watching this. When the time displayed on the display unit 57 reaches a desired value, the set button is pressed to register the value. The data generated at this time is transferred to the time control section 70, and the pressing time is set. Moreover, the time control part 70 controls so that the numerical value displayed on the display part 57 may not exceed the maximum value of the pressurization time set to the trainer mode mentioned above. Therefore, the pressurization time set by the user does not exceed the maximum value of the pressurization time set in the trainer mode.

The above process is performed, and the trainer mode S1053 and the user mode S1054 are terminated. When the trainer mode (S1053) or the user mode (S1054) is terminated, a wait for selection of termination of the standby mode (S1055). If there is a selection of the end of the standby mode (S1055: YES), the standby mode is terminated (S1056), and the wait for the selection of the operation mode (S106). If the selection of the end of the standby mode is not within the predetermined time (S1055: NO), the process returns to the standby mode start (S1051).

If there is a selection of the driving mode in the state of waiting for selection of the driving mode (S106) (S106: Yes), the driving mode is started (S107). If no operation mode is selected (S106: No), the state continues. The selection of the operation mode is repeated, for example at 1 second intervals.

In this driving mode, the pressurized strength training method is executed. That is, the air is applied to the tube 5 of the tension fastening band 1 wound around the user's arm by driving the pump 2, whereby a predetermined pressing force is applied to the muscle of the user by the tension fastening band 1. will be. The pump 2 automatically controls the supply of such air while controlling the pressurization time to be appropriate by the data generated by the time controller 70 and the pressing force by the data generated by the pressure controller 60. Do it. In this state, the user executes the pressurized strength training method.

When the driving mode is executed, it is monitored whether the driving mode is terminated (S108). When it is determined that the driving mode is terminated by the elapse of the pressurization time set by the user (S108: YES), the driving mode ends. At this time, in order to inform the user of the end of the operation mode, the pressing force control device 20 sounds a buzzer. The user ends the pressurized strength training method by removing the tension fastening band 1. The user turns off the buzzer at the end of the pressurized strength training method.

If the pressurization time set by the user has not elapsed, it is determined that the operation mode has not been completed (S108: No), and in this case, the operation mode continues.

In addition, the control variable used for control by the control mechanism 50 mentioned above is demonstrated using FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B.

In the present embodiment, the pressure on the right side (pressure applied to the right arm by the muscle strength increase mechanism 10 to the right arm) PR and the left side using one timer time T common to the left and right muscle strength increase mechanisms 10. Pressure independently (pressure applied to the left arm by the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 for the left arm) PL is independently controlled. 10A conceptually illustrates the relationship between the pressure P and the time T in the rehabilitation control mode. In this example, when the operation of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm starts, the air pressure rises up to the preset pressure PR at a predetermined speed. When the air pressure reaches PR, the air pressure is kept in the PR state for a preset time T. Thereafter, the air pressure becomes zero along with the buzzer sound. The muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the left arm performs the same operation as the case of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm with a slight delay in time compared to the strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm. PR, PL, and T described above are variables that can be set by the user. This variable is specifically similar to FIG. 10B.

11A and 11B are pressurization sequences. 11A and 11B, the vertical axis and the horizontal axis represent and symbols used are the same as in the case of FIGS. 10A and 10B.

In this embodiment, the pressurization sequence executed in the above-described driving mode includes two rehabilitation control modes and a training control mode. When the driving mode is executed, the user selects one of them, and the selected side mode is executed in the driving mode.

11A is a pressurization sequence when the rehabilitation control mode is executed in the operation mode. In this rehabilitation control mode, when the operation of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm starts, the air pressure rises to a predetermined pressure PR at a predetermined speed. When the air pressure reaches PR, the air pressure is kept as it is for a preset time T. Thereafter, when the pressurization time set by the user elapses, the air pressure returns to atmospheric pressure. The muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the left arm also performs the same operation as the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm later than the strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm.

Fig. 11B is a pressurization sequence when the training control mode is executed in the operation mode. In this training control mode, unlike the rehabilitation control mode, the pressure is not maintained when the air pressure reaches PR. In this case, the user fixes the connection pipe 8a connected to the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 with the stopper 11 when the air pressure reaches PR, while maintaining the pressure in the tube 5 as it is. Do exercise. In this case, the same pressure as the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm is performed later than the strength increasing mechanism 10 used for the right arm. In this case, although the pressure reduction by the control mechanism 50 is not performed, a buzzer sounds when a predetermined time elapses, and a user removes the stopper 11 from the connection pipe 8a by the signal. Thereby, the pressure reduction from the tube 5 is performed.

12A to 12E show a sequence when the reset button is pressed during the operation mode. 12A to 12E, the vertical axis and the horizontal axis represent and the symbols used are the same as in the case of FIGS. 10A and 10B.

When the user presses the reset button during pressurization, pressurization is temporarily stopped, and pressurization is resumed at the same time as pressing the start button (Figs. 12A and 12B). However, if the pressure does not reach the predetermined values PR and PL even after a predetermined time has passed from the start of pressurization, the pressure is reduced (Fig. 12C). If the reset button is pressed before the pressure reaches the predetermined values PR and PL, the time period pressurization is resumed after the restart button is pressed (Figs. 12D and 12E).

Fig. 13 is a diagram showing what variables can be set (changed) at any stage in the operation mode.

The setting of the pressing time can be performed except when the pressing of either the right arm or the left arm is performed. In addition, setting the maximum value of the pressing force can be performed except when the left arm is pressed against the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 of the left arm except when the right arm is pressing against the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 of the right arm. have.                 

In addition, it is also possible to use the linear member 13 like FIG. 14A, 14B instead of the regulation member 6 of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10. As shown in FIG.

In this case, the base material on the side (inner side) facing the muscles of the tension fastening band 1 is formed in a mesh shape using a yarn having elasticity, and the base material on the side (outside) not facing the muscle is made of foamed poly A plurality of linear members 13 made of plastic, which are constituted of an ester and disposed substantially parallel to the width direction of the tension fastening band 1, as shown in Figs. 14A and 14B, have a tension fastening band ( It is provided in the longitudinal direction of 1) at predetermined intervals (5 mm to 1 cm).

Although the plurality of linear members 13 are described as being disposed substantially parallel to the width direction of the tension fastening band 1, the present invention is not limited thereto. The linear members 13 may be parallel to the length direction of the tension fastening band 1. What is necessary is just to arrange | position in the non-direction and to provide a some space | interval in the longitudinal direction of the tension fastening band 1 in multiple numbers.

In addition, although this linear member 13 uses a plastic thing in this embodiment, it is not limited to this, It may be a metal thing or a resin thing.

In addition, although these linear members 13 are shown as being provided in the inside of the tension fastening band 1, it is not limited to this, It is inside of the tension fastening band 1 at the time of use, and at the time of use You may be provided so that it may be located in the outer side of the tube 5 in.

For example, a plurality of linear members 13 are arranged inside the tension fastening band 1 positioned outside at the time of use, and are arranged substantially parallel to the width direction of the tension fastening band 1. Tension fastening band which is arrange | positioned at predetermined space | interval (5 mm-1 cm) in the longitudinal direction of this linear member 13 at the outer side at the time of using these linear members 13 by the elastic tape etc. which the adhesive was apply | coated on one side. It may be fixed to the inside of (1).

By providing the linear members 13 as shown in Figs. 14A and 14B, a certain distance is generated between the adjacent linear members 13, and the movement of the portion between the adjacent linear members 13 is not regulated by the linear members 13. Therefore, since the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 follows the complicated irregularities of the muscle surface, when the body is actually wound and exercised, the pressure in the tube 5 can be kept constant even under the influence of the muscle movement, so that the pressure is more evenly determined. The pressing force of can be applied.

In addition, the linear member 13 used for the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 instead of the restricting member 6 may be configured as shown in FIG. Fig. 15 is a sectional view of the tension clamping band 1 on the outer side in use. In this case, the linear member 13 is formed by bending one linear member. That is, one linear member is bent and molded at predetermined intervals so that a portion substantially parallel to the width direction of the tension fastening band 1 is formed.

Moreover, the linear member 13 should just be shape | molded so that it may have a part which is not parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tension fastening band 1. For example, you may use what shape | molded in V-shaped continuous shape.

This linear member 13 may be provided inside the tension fastening band 1 located outside at the time of use, and is inside of the tension fastening band 1 located at the outer side at the time of use, and It may be provided so that it may be located in the outer side of the tube 5 at the time of use.

Since the linear member 13 of this embodiment is a bending of one linear member, like the linear member 13 of FIGS. 14A and 14B, a plurality of linear members 13 are connected to the width direction of the tension fastening band 1. It is not necessary to arrange them at regular intervals in substantially parallel, so that the attachment to the tension fastening band 1 becomes easy.

When the linear member 13 is used as described above, the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 can be in close contact with the complicated irregularities of the muscle as compared with the case where the regulating member 6 is used, so that accurate control of the pressing force can be realized.

Instead of using the restricting member 6 and the linear member 13, the tube 5 itself of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 is configured such that the expansion direction of the tube 35 is inward as shown in FIG. It is also possible. The tube 35 has a stretch rate on the side facing the muscle when the tension tie band 1 is wound around the muscle is larger than the stretch rate on the side not facing the muscle, and the tension tie band 1 is placed on the muscle. When air is put into the tube 35 in the wound state, it is comprised so that the tube 35 may expand to the side which faces a muscle more.

For example, this tube 35 is formed by rubber, and the thickness of the elastic member located on the side facing the muscle when the tension fastening band 1 is wound around the muscle is not on the side facing the muscle. What is necessary is just to shape | mold so that it may become thinner than the thickness of the elastic member located.

In the muscle strength-increasing mechanism 10 using such a tube 35, when air is introduced into the tube 35, the tube 35 expands by the side having a thin thickness, that is, the side facing the muscle, so that it is a regulating member or a linear member. Even without using the member, pressure generated by the expansion of the tube 35 is applied to the muscle so that an appropriate fastening force can be applied to the muscle. For this reason, the means which restricts the expansion direction of the tube 35 inward is unnecessary.

That is, since the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 can closely adhere to the complex irregularities on the surface of the muscle in response to the improper response, when the motor is actually wound and exercised, the pressure in the tube 35 can be kept constant even under the influence of the muscle movement. It is possible to apply a predetermined pressing force evenly. In addition, a means for restricting the expansion direction of the tube 35 to the inside becomes unnecessary, resulting in a simple configuration.

Moreover, you may provide a characteristic in the structure of the tube 45 of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 like FIG. The tube 45 is formed by aligning the periphery of two strip-shaped elastic members 45a and 45b having different stretching ratios, and on the side facing the muscle when the tension clamping band 1 is wound around the muscle. It is comprised so that the elasticity rate which the elastic member 45a located may be larger than the elasticity rate which the elastic member 45b located in the side which does not face a muscle.

The tube 45 configured as described above has an expansion ratio on the side facing the muscles when the tension coupling belt 1 is wound around the muscles larger than the expansion ratio on the side not facing the muscles. When air is put into the tube 45 while being wound up in the muscle, the tube 45 expands more to the side facing the muscle.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 18, the tube 5 of the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 has its elasticity constant at any portion, but adheres a shim tape 59 having elasticity to the portion on the side not facing the muscle. Thereby, it is also possible to comprise so that the expansion ratio of the side which faces a muscle when the tension fastening band 1 is wound up to a muscle may become larger than the expansion ratio of the side which does not face a muscle.

The tube 5 constructed as described above has an expansion ratio on the side facing the muscles when the tension coupling band 1 is wound around the muscles larger than the expansion ratio on the side not facing the muscles. When air is put into the tube 5 while being wound up in the muscle, the tube 5 expands more toward the side facing the muscle.

Second Embodiment

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The pressurized muscle strength increasing system in the second embodiment includes the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 and the pressing force control device 20 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 included in the second embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment.

The pressing force control device 20 in the second embodiment has a part slightly different from the pressing force control device 20 in the first embodiment.

It is not provided with the remote control RC and the connector 58A for remote control in the pressing force control apparatus 20 in 2nd Embodiment, and setting of limit pressing force and a limit pressurization time is performed without using a remote control RC. It is the point that it can carry out only by the control apparatus 20. FIG. In the pressing force control device 20 according to the present embodiment, specifically, the input for setting the limit pressing force and the limit pressurizing time is sufficient in the same manner as that performed by a person with sufficient knowledge in the trainer mode of the first embodiment. The knowledgeable person can perform the operation by operating the operation unit 58.                 

However, in the pressing force control device 20 according to the second embodiment, the limit pressing force and the limit pressurizing time can be set only when the authentication described below is performed.

In order to be able to perform the above-mentioned authentication, the tenkey 58B is provided in the operation panel 56 of the pressure control apparatus 20 in 2nd Embodiment as shown in FIG. This ten key 58B is for inputting authentication data. The pressing force control device 20 according to the second embodiment is configured to continuously accept the limit pressing force and data for setting the limit pressing time only when the authentication data inputted by operating the tenkey 58B is correct. . The means for inputting authentication data is not limited to the tenkey 58B, and can be replaced by using other symbols such as alphabet.

In addition, in order to be able to perform the above-described authentication process, the functional block generated in the control mechanism 50 by the CPU 51 in the pressing force control device 20 according to the second embodiment executing a program is shown in Fig. 21. It is as shown in the figure. That is, the functional blocks generated in the pressure control device 20 in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, the pressure control unit 60, the time control unit 70, the limit value control unit 80, and the mode control unit ( 90), the authentication part N is added to the image generation part 98 and the output control part 99. As shown to FIG.

The authentication unit N can determine whether or not the inputted authentication data is legitimate by operating the tenkey 58B, and if it is legitimate, transmit it to the threshold controller 80. The limit value control unit 80 in the present embodiment accepts data for setting the limit pressing force and the limit pressurization time from the operation unit 58 only when the authentication unit N receives information that the authentication data is valid. have.

The usage of the pressure muscle strength increasing system in the second embodiment is basically the same as in the case of the first embodiment.

The pressing force control device 20 in the second embodiment performs the operation as shown in FIG. 8 explained as the operation of the pressing force control device 20 in the first embodiment.

However, the pressing force control device 20 in the second embodiment performs a slightly different operation from the pressing force control device 20 in the first embodiment in the standby mode.

22 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the standby mode executed by the pressure control device 20.

When the standby mode is started (S2051), monitoring is performed as to whether or not there has been operation of the tenkey 58B (S2052). If there is an operation of the tenkey 58B within a predetermined time (S2052: YES), the operation proceeds to the authentication mode (S2053), and if there is no operation of the tenkey 58B within the predetermined time (S2052: NO), the user mode S2054 is shifted.

In the authentication mode, the validity of the authentication data input from the tenkey 58B is determined (S2055). The authentication data is not limited to this, but is input as a combination of six digits in this embodiment. In the present embodiment, data for the combination of six-digit numbers input by operating the tenkey 58B is input to the authentication unit N, and the combination of six-digit numbers is the authentication unit N of the pressure control device 20. ), The authentication unit N determines that the data for authentication is legitimate (S2055: YES), and if it does not match, determines that the data for authentication is not legitimate (S2055: NO).

When it is judged that the data for authentication is legitimate, the information is transmitted to the threshold value control part 80, and trainer mode S2056 is started. If it is determined that the authentication data is not legitimate, the flow proceeds to the user mode (S2054). If the data for authentication is not justified, for example, the data for authentication may be inputted repeatedly up to three times.

In the trainer mode, the threshold pressing force and the threshold pressurization time are set as described above. Such a setting can be performed by performing the same operation as the case of setting the limit pressing force and the limit pressurization time in the trainer mode of the first embodiment. Data on the set limit pressing force and the limit pressurizing time are recorded in the limit value control unit 80 as in the case of the first embodiment.

On the other hand, in the user mode S2054, the same processing as that in the case of the user mode S1054 in the first embodiment is executed.

The user mode S2054 ends as described above.

When the trainer mode or the user mode ends, a wait for selection of the end of the standby mode (S2057). If there is a selection of the end of the standby mode (S2057: YES), the standby mode is terminated (S2058), and the wait for the selection of the operation mode is performed as in the case of the first embodiment. If the selection of the end of the standby mode is not within the predetermined time (S2057: NO), the process returns to the standby mode start (S2051).

[Third Embodiment]

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The pressurized muscle strength increasing system in 3rd Embodiment includes the muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 and the pressure force control apparatus 20 similarly to 1st Embodiment. The muscle strength increasing mechanism 10 included in the third embodiment has the same structure as that of the first embodiment.

The pressing force control device 20 in the third embodiment has a slightly different portion from the pressing force control device 20 in the first embodiment.

The remote control RC and the remote control connector 58A are not provided in the pressing force control device 20 according to the third embodiment, and the setting of the limit pressing force and the limit pressurizing time is performed in the same manner as in the second embodiment. It is pointed out that only the pressing force control device 20 can be used without using (RC). In the pressing force control device 20 according to the present embodiment, specifically, the input for setting the limit pressing force and the limit pressurizing time is sufficient in the same manner as that performed by a person with sufficient knowledge in the trainer mode of the first embodiment. The knowledgeable person can perform the operation by operating the operation unit 58.

However, in the pressing force control device 20 according to the third embodiment, the limit pressing force and the limit pressurizing time can be set only when the authentication described below is performed.                 

In order to be able to perform the above-mentioned authentication, the operation panel 56 of the pressure control device 20 in the third embodiment has a card reader 58C instead of the remote control connector 58A as shown in FIG. Is installed. This card reader 58C stores an IC card (not shown) therein and reads out authentication data recorded on the IC card. The pressing force control device 20 according to the third embodiment is configured to accept the data for setting the limit pressing force and the limit pressing time only when the authentication data read out from the card reader 58C is correct. The means for reading the authentication data is determined according to the type of the counterpart medium, and it is not always necessary to read the data from the IC card. For example, it can be replaced with a CD-ROM drive or the like.

In addition, in order to be able to perform an authentication process as mentioned above, the functional block which the CPU 51 in the pressure control apparatus 20 in 3rd Embodiment produces | generates in the control mechanism 50 by executing a program is shown in FIG. As shown in 24, the authentication unit N as in the case of the second embodiment is included.

The authenticator N determines whether or not the authentication data read from the card reader 58C is legitimate and, if it is legitimate, passes it to the threshold controller 80. The limit value control unit 80 in the present embodiment accepts data for setting the limit pressing force and the limit pressurization time from the operation unit 58 only when the authentication unit N receives information that the authentication data is valid. have.

The usage of the pressurized muscle strength increasing system in the third embodiment is basically the same as in the case of the first embodiment.

The pressing force control apparatus 20 in 3rd Embodiment performs the operation as shown in FIG. 8 demonstrated as operation | movement of the pressing force control apparatus 20 in 1st Embodiment.

However, the pressing force control device 20 in the third embodiment performs a slightly different operation from the pressing force control device 20 in the first embodiment in the standby mode.

25 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the standby mode executed by the pressing force control device 20.

When the standby mode is started (S3051), monitoring is performed as to whether the IC card is inserted into the card reader 58C (S3052). If the IC card is inserted into the card reader 58C within a predetermined time (S3052: Yes). If the IC card is not inserted into the card reader 58C within the predetermined time (S3052: No), the user mode (S3054). Each).

In the authentication mode, the validity of the authentication data read by the card reader 58C from the inserted IC card is determined (S3055). The authentication data is not limited to this, but in the present embodiment, the data is input as a combination of ten digit symbols in which numbers and alphabets are combined. In the present embodiment, data on the combination of the ten digit symbols read out from the IC card is input to the authentication unit N, and the combination of the ten digit symbols matches that of the authentication unit N of the pressure control device 20. If so, the authentication unit N determines that the data for authentication is legitimate (S3055: YES), and if it does not match, determines that the data for authentication is not legitimate (S3055: NO).                 

If it is determined that the data for authentication is legitimate, the information is transferred to the threshold controller 80 and the trainer mode S3056 is started. If it is determined that the authentication data is not valid, the process proceeds to the user mode (S3054). If the data for authentication is not justified, for example, the data for authentication may be inputted repeatedly up to three times.

In the trainer mode, the threshold pressing force and the limit pressurizing time are set as described above. Such a setting can be performed by performing the same operation as the case of setting the limit pressing force and the limit pressurization time in the trainer mode of the first embodiment. Data on the set limit pressing force and the limit pressurizing time are recorded in the limit value control unit 80 as in the case of the first embodiment.

On the other hand, in the user mode S3054, the same processing as that in the user mode S1054 in the first embodiment is executed.

The user mode S3054 is terminated by performing the above processing.

When the trainer mode or the user mode ends, the wait for selection of the end of the standby mode is performed (S3057). If there is a selection of the end of the standby mode (S3057: Yes), the standby mode is terminated (S3058), and waits for the selection of the operation mode similarly to the case of the first embodiment. If the selection of the end of the standby mode is not within the predetermined time (S3057: NO), the process returns to the standby mode start (S3051).

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delete delete delete delete delete delete delete It is used to enhance the muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the limbs of the user to inhibit blood flow, the pressure control device for controlling the pressing force of the muscle strength enhancing mechanism having a fastening portion for tightening and pressing the muscles; , The pressing force is controlled so as not to exceed a preset limit pressing force, And a first recording means for recording the threshold pressing force, and controlling the pressing force on the basis of the threshold pressing force recorded in the first recording means. And a predetermined first input means for inputting the limit pressing force to the first recording means by operating the pressure applying device. It is used to enhance the muscles of the limbs by imparting a predetermined pressing force to at least one of the limbs of the user to inhibit blood flow, the pressure control device for controlling the pressing force of the muscle strength enhancing mechanism having a fastening portion for tightening and pressing the muscles; , The pressing force is controlled so that the time for which the pressing force is given to the user does not exceed a preset limit pressing time, and the pressing force is controlled. And a third recording means for recording the threshold pressing time, and controlling the pressing force based on the threshold pressing time recorded in the third recording means. The pressure-force control apparatus of the muscle strength increasing mechanism provided with a predetermined third input means for inputting the limit pressing time to the third recording means by operating it. delete 10. The apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising second recording means for recording the maximum value of the pressing force, wherein the pressing force is controlled based on the maximum value of the pressing force recorded in the second recording means. It is provided with predetermined 2nd input means for inputting the maximum value of the said press force to the said 2nd recording means by operating it, And a maximum pressure of the pressing force recorded in the second recording means so as not to exceed the limit pressing force. 12. The apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising a main body having said second recording means, And the first input means is detachable from the main body. 12. The apparatus according to claim 11, further comprising authentication means for determining whether input from said first input means is possible, And an input from the first input means only when the authentication is deemed acceptable by the authentication means. The method of claim 13, wherein the authentication means, An authentication operator for inputting authentication data, And a judging means for judging whether or not the authentication data received from the authentication operator is valid, And a pressure control device configured to perform authentication when the authentication means determines that the data for authentication is legitimate. The method of claim 13, wherein the authentication means, Reading means for reading authentication data from a predetermined recording medium; Determination means for determining whether the authentication data read by the reading means is valid or not; And a pressure control device configured to perform authentication when the authentication means determines that the data for authentication is legitimate. delete 10. The apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising: fourth recording means for recording the maximum value of the time at which the pressing force is applied to the user, and based on the maximum value of the time at which the pressing force recorded at the fourth recording means is given to the user. While controlling the pressing force, A predetermined fourth input means for inputting the maximum value of the time at which the pressing force is applied to the user by operating the fourth recording means, And the maximum value of the time at which the pressing force recorded in the fourth recording means is given to the user does not exceed the limit pressing time. 18. The apparatus according to claim 17, further comprising: a main body having said fourth recording means, And the third input means is detachable from the main body. 18. The apparatus according to claim 17, further comprising: authentication means for determining whether input from said third input means is possible; And a pressurization control device configured to accept an input from the third input means only when the authentication is deemed acceptable. The method of claim 19, wherein the authentication means, An authentication operator for inputting authentication data, And a judging means for judging whether or not the authentication data received from the authentication operator is valid, And a pressure control device configured to perform authentication when the authentication means determines that the data for authentication is legitimate. The method of claim 19, wherein the authentication means, Reading means for reading authentication data from a predetermined recording medium; Determination means for determining whether the authentication data read by the reading means is valid or not; And a pressure control device configured to perform authentication when the authentication means determines that the data for authentication is legitimate.

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