KR20060100043A - Device for exercise ankle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ankle exercise device, substantially relieves the ankle muscles without the need for the part leading from the ankle to the calf due to the practice of walking or lack of exercise, such as the usual exercise to supplement the lack of muscle, and also obtain a cosmetic effect Ankle exercise equipment is provided. That is, the present invention and the main body is formed foot insertion space that can be inserted both feet; An ankle support for supporting both ankles inserted into the foot insertion space; It provides an ankle exercise device comprising; a flow portion for rotating the sole at a predetermined angle from the horizontal plane to the upper side on both sides of the heel axis to repeatedly relax and train the muscles of the portion from the ankle to the calf. . Wherein the flow portion is respectively installed in the foot insertion space and the foot is mounted on the foot, a fixed shaft for guiding the rotational movement of the footrest is installed in the horizontal direction on one end of the footrest in close proximity to the ankle support portion, the footrest and the body Is installed between the bottom surface of the scaffold can be configured to include a flower for repeatedly rotating the fixed axis at a predetermined angle about the axis.

Ankle, Muscle, Stretching, Relaxation, Training

Description

Ankle Exercise Equipment {DEVICE FOR EXERCISE ANKLE}

1 is a plan view showing an ankle exercise device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG. 2.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the ankle exercise device connected to the frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a plan view showing an ankle exercise device having a connecting strip according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

6A and 6B are plan views showing an ankle exercising mechanism according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a view showing an ankle exercise device according to the prior art.

Description of the main parts of the drawing

10: body 12: foot insertion space

20: ankle support 30: flow portion

32: scaffold 34: fixed shaft

36: flowr 42: on / off switch

44: power plug 46: strength control switch

50: frame 100: ankle exercise equipment

270: connection band 380: gap adjusting means

The present invention relates to an ankle exercise device, and more particularly, to an ankle exercise device that relieves muscles of the ankle by lifting the front of the foot repeatedly with the heel axis.

Modern people living in the modern industrial society usually sit in a chair for a long time and work, which reduces the amount of exercise in the lower body, which can reduce the muscle development of the lower body compared to the upper body.

In addition, since the amount of heat consumed is relatively low compared to the nutrition consumed by the development of the diet, the relative enlargement of the upper body is accelerated, and the stress on the lower body supporting the situation is being increased.

As a result, abnormalities occur in the knees or ankles, and the tendency of finding hospitals is increasing.

In order to solve the above problems, various exercise apparatuses have been proposed for training the lower body, and some of them are typical, for example, a waist exercise apparatus for climbing on a rotating plate to grab a handle and twisting the door left and right, There are exercise equipment, such as a leg exercise device that pushes the foot like a walking foot on each foot, and moves the knee, calf, and thighs, a conveyor belt, or a treadmill running on a track.

In particular, an exercise device for training ankles that supports almost all the loads of the body directly impacts the ankles or performs an ankle pump motion of raising and lowering the feet to a predetermined height as disclosed in Korean Patent No. 469996. .

As shown in FIG. 7, the ankle exercise device disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 469996, rotates in conjunction with the base 110, the driving device 120 installed on the base 110, and the driving device 120. Supports the rotation shaft 130, the intermittent transmission unit 140 for intermittently transmitting the rotation of the drive device 120 to the rotation shaft 130, the leg support 150 for transferring the legs up and down and the ankle portion of the falling leg It is configured to include an ankle support 160 to.

However, the conventional ankle exercise device has a disadvantage that the user can use only in a specific posture, that is, lying posture, and cannot be used in a standing or sitting posture.

In addition, since the ankle pump exercise is performed by lifting the leg portion including the foot up and down with respect to the upper body by the leg support while the user is lying down, the ankle muscle strengthening and ankle including the ankle ligament can be expected. It is not effective in eliminating the needless flesh of the body.

Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve the conventional problems as described above, the first object of the present invention is to substantially train the ankle to eliminate the need for the part leading from the ankle to the calf by the usual walking habit or lack of exercise, etc. It is to provide ankle exercise equipment that can compensate for lack of muscles and gain cosmetic effects.

A second object of the present invention is to provide an ankle exercise device that can be used both when sitting, lying and lying regardless of the user's posture.

It is a third object of the present invention to provide an ankle exercise device that can be adjusted and used according to a user's body structure.

In order to achieve the above object, the ankle movement mechanism according to the present invention has a main body formed with a foot insertion space into which the foot can be inserted, an ankle support for supporting the ankle inserted into the foot insertion space, and the heel of the inserted foot It may include a flow portion for rotating the sole of the foot at a predetermined angle from the horizontal plane to repeatedly relax and train the muscles of the portion from the ankle to the calf.

In the present invention, the ankle support may be formed of any one material of silicon, rubber, sponge, soft plastic so that the ankle can be supported while gently touching the ankle support.

In the present invention, both ends of the ankle support portion may further include a connection strip for supporting so as to stably fix and support the ankle portion of the ankle support portion according to the thickness of the ankle of the user.

In the present invention, the connection strap is fixed to one end of the ankle support to facilitate attachment and detachment, the other side is configured to be connected to the other end of the ankle support, length adjustment means to adjust the length according to the user's ankle thickness This may be included.

In the present invention, the frame further comprises a frame for supporting the main body that can be used to stand vertically, the frame, the letter "L" shaped so that the bottom surface and the rear side of the main body can be stably fixed A frame body; It may be installed on the bottom surface of the frame body fixing means for fixing the frame body to the bottom surface.

In the present invention, the flow portion is installed in the foot insertion space, respectively, the foot is mounted, the fixed shaft which is installed in the horizontal direction at one end of the footrest close to the ankle support portion to guide the rotational movement of the footrest, And a flower installed between the scaffold and the bottom surface of the main body to repeatedly rotate the scaffold at a predetermined angle about the fixed shaft as an axis, wherein the flowr may be operated by pneumatic, hydraulic or electric method.

In the present invention, any one or more of the acupressure projections, far-infrared radiation radiating far-infrared radiation, magnetic material may be further installed on the upper surface of the scaffolding to impart different effects to the foot.

In the present invention, the on / off switch for controlling the operation of the flower of the flow portion and the intensity control switch for adjusting the angle that the flower rotates the scaffold may be further included.

According to the present invention, it may further include a space adjusting means provided between the foot insertion space to adjust the front, rear, left and right width of the foot insertion space.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail an embodiment of the present invention.

First embodiment

1 is a plan view showing an ankle exercise device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II-II of FIG. 2.

1 to 3, the ankle movement mechanism 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10 having a foot insertion space 12 into which both feet can be inserted, and a foot insertion space 12. Ankle support 20 for supporting the ankle of both feet inserted into the) and the soles of both feet are rotated at a predetermined angle from the horizontal plane to the upper side by the axis to repeatedly relax and train the muscles from the ankle to the calf. It is configured to include a flow portion (30).

Therefore, the ankle exercise device 100 according to the first embodiment by lifting the soles toward the knee to relax the muscles of the part leading from the ankle to the calf repeatedly to release the muscles, eliminating unnecessary muscles in the legs to compensate for the insufficient muscles , Beauty effects such as legs can be obtained.

Referring to the ankle movement mechanism 100 according to the first embodiment in detail, the main body 10 has a foot insertion space 12 of which the top is open so that both feet can be inserted, the foot insertion space 12 Is formed at predetermined intervals on both sides so that the user can exercise the ankle in a comfortable position.

Meanwhile, in the first embodiment, although the foot insertion space 12 is integrally formed with the main body 20, the interval between the foot insertion spaces 12 is constant. It can also be connected via a gap adjusting means between the foot insertion space for adjustment.

Ankle support 20 is extended inward from the main body 10, the heel of both feet is inserted in close contact with the ankle of both feet to support the ankle.

Here, the ankle support 20 is formed integrally with the main body 10 as disclosed in the first embodiment, but may be installed to be detachable from the main body. In addition, the width adjustment means for adjusting the width according to the thickness of the user's ankle may be interposed.

In particular, since the ankle portion of both feet is supported by the ankle support 20, the ankle movement mechanism 100 according to the first embodiment can be used both when standing, sitting, lying down.

Since the ankle support portion 20 is a portion directly touching the ankle of the user, the ankle contact portion may be made of a flexible material such as silicone, rubber, or sponge so as to gently support the ankle.

The flow part 30 may include a footrest 32, a fixed shaft 34, and a flowr 36.

The footrest 32 is installed in the foot insertion space 12 and is a part where the foot is mounted. In order to additionally obtain foot acupressure effect during ankle movement, acupressure protrusions 38 may be installed on the upper surface of the footrest 32 on which the foot is mounted.

1 illustrates an embodiment in which the acupressure protrusions 38 are installed only on the upper side of the sole, but it is a matter of course that the acupressure protrusions 38 may be selectively formed at portions corresponding to the meridians of the body. .

In addition, in order to exert a functional effect, a far-infrared radiator for emitting far-infrared rays may be provided on the upper surface of the scaffold 32 or a magnetic body may be provided.

The surface of the footrest 32 is ergonomically formed to have a predetermined curvature corresponding to the shape of the sole, thereby improving the fit of the ankle exercise device 100.

The fixed shaft 34 is installed in the horizontal direction at one end of the footrest 32 adjacent to the ankle support 20 to guide the vertical rotational movement of the footrest 32. Here, both ends of the fixed shaft 34 installed in the horizontal direction at the rear of the footrest 32 is fixed to the bottom surface of the main body 10.

The flower 36 is installed between the footrest 32 and the bottom surface of the main body 10 to repeatedly rotate the footrest 32 at a predetermined angle about the fixed shaft 34. The flower 36 maintains a minimum pressure that can withstand the load of the line user at least on the footrest 32.

In the first embodiment, the air bag for rotating the scaffold 32 in a pneumatic manner with the fluid 36 is provided. However, a hydraulic or electric cylinder may be used.

In particular, the fluidizers 36 respectively installed on both footrests 32 are configured to operate the footrests 32 together or independently.

In addition, an on / off switch 42 for controlling the operation of the fluidizer 36 is provided. The on / off switch 42 is preferably provided between the foot insertion spaces 12 on both sides. Reference numeral 44 denotes a power plug for supplying an external power source for operating the fluidizer 36.

And an intensity control switch 46 for adjusting the angle at which the flower 36 rotates the footrest 32 is installed below the on / off switch 42. That is, by adjusting the vertical angle of the footrest 32 under the control of a control unit (not shown) built by the intensity control switch 46, the stretching strength of the ankle movement is adjusted.

Looking at the method of using the ankle exercise device 100 according to the first embodiment, first, the user inserts both feet into the foot insertion space (12).

Next, the footrest 32 is fixed by the fluidizer 36 by turning the on / off switch 42 on and then turning the strength adjustment switch 46 to adjust the lift angle of the footrest 32. ) Repeatedly moves up and down on the axis.

At this time, while the ankle portion is supported by the ankle support 20, the sole of the foot 32 is pushed toward the knee in accordance with the repetitive rotational movement of the foot to relax the muscles leading from the ankle to the calf.

Second embodiment

On the other hand, when the ankle exercise device 100 according to the first embodiment is used in a lying down position, the bottom surface of the main body 10 should be used while being supported on the side wall, as shown in FIG. 4, in the frame 50. By using the main body 10 in combination, the bottom surface of the main body 10 can be used in a lying down position even if the bottom surface of the main body 10 is not supported. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the ankle exercise device 200 connected to the frame 50 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

4, the ankle movement mechanism 200 according to the second embodiment has a structure in which the main body 10 is fixed to the frame 50. At this time, since the main body 10 has the same structure as the ankle movement mechanism according to the first embodiment, it will be described with respect to the frame 50.

Frame 50 is preferably made of a rigid material, such as metal or rigid plastic, and the frame body 52 of the letter "L" shaped to secure the bottom and rear side of the main body 10 is stably And fixing means 54 installed on the bottom surface of the frame body 52 to fix the frame body 52 to the bottom surface. As the fixing means 54, a vacuum suction plate installed on both sides of the bottom surface of the frame body 52 may be used, and any other means capable of suppressing horizontal movement of the frame body 52 may be used.

Fastening means for fixing the main body 10 to the frame body 52 may be further provided at a boundary portion between the inner side of the frame body 52 and the outer side surface of the main body 10.

Third embodiment

Connection strips that can connect both ends of the ankle support portion 220 extending from the main body 210, as shown in Figure 5, so as to more stably fix and support the ankle portion of the ankle support according to the user's ankle thickness 270 may be further installed. 5 is a plan view showing an ankle exercise device 300 having a connecting strip 270 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the ankle movement mechanism 300 according to the third embodiment is connected to both ends of the ankle support 220 to stably support the ankle portion inserted into the foot insertion space 212 of the main body. The belt 270 is further included, and the rest of the configuration has the same configuration as that of the ankle exercising apparatus according to the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Connection strip 270 has a predetermined length, one side is fixed to one end of the ankle support 220, the other side is configured to be detachable to the other end of the ankle support 220. Velcro fasteners, buttons, etc. may be used as the detachable means 271 provided at the other end of the connecting strip 270 and the ankle support 220 on the other side thereof, and the length thereof may be adjusted according to the thickness of the ankle.

In addition, the connecting strip 270 may be detachably formed on the ankle support 220, but the whole or part of the connecting strip 270 may be formed of an elastic material such as rubber to insert the foot into use. have.

In addition, although not shown in the drawing, in order to more stably fix and support the ankle portion of the ankle support portion according to the thickness of the ankle of the user in the present invention, the ankle support portion 220 is connected to the pneumatic method in the same manner as a known blood pressure meter ( 270 may be configured to adjust the inner diameter.

In this case, the controller of the present invention is programmed to control the air pressure inside the connecting strip 270.

Fourth embodiment

Meanwhile, in the first embodiment, although the foot insertion space is integrally formed with the main body, an example in which the interval between the foot insertion spaces is constant is disclosed. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the foot insertion space 312 may be formed according to a user. It may be connected via the gap adjusting means 380 between the foot insertion space 312 to adjust the left and right width. 6A and 6B are plan views illustrating an ankle exercise device 400 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

6A and 6B, the ankle exercise device 400 according to the fourth embodiment includes a controller 340 provided with an on / off switch 342, a power plug 344, and an intensity control switch 346. And foot insertion portions 310a and 310b connected to both sides of the control unit 340 by the gap adjusting means 380.

The gap adjusting means 380 has a structure that can be folded and inserted into the control unit 340 as shown in FIG. 6A, or extended out to the control unit 340 as shown in FIG. 6B. Therefore, the user can easily adjust the distance between the foot insertion portion (310a, 310b) as needed.

In addition, in the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention, although an ankle exercise device composed of a pair is disclosed so that two feet can be used at a time, the ankle exercise can be performed by inserting one foot alternately by forming a single body. Ankle exercise equipment may also be included.

In this case, the on / off switch, the strength control switch, etc., which are formed between the two foot plates as in the first to fourth embodiments, may be installed on the side of the ankle exercise device.

On the other hand, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the specification and drawings are merely presented specific examples to aid understanding, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention may be implemented. For example, the ankle exercise device according to the present invention may be used in combination with a conventional leg-related massage device or exercise device.

Therefore, according to the structure of the present invention, because the ankle is supported by the ankle support portion, the front part of the foot is lifted from the ankle to the axial axis by the flow portion, so that the muscles connected to the calf at the ankle are relaxed, so that a stretching effect occurs.

This can not only strengthen the muscles of the calf, including the ankle, but can also expect a cosmetic effect that improves the leg by turning it into a thin ankle.

Because of this, the strength of the ankle is weak and can be used by people who have problems with the ankle or who are hard to walk.

In addition, according to the present invention, the ankle support portion is formed of a soft material such as silicone, rubber, sponge, soft plastic, so that even if the ankle repeatedly touches the ankle support, the ankle does not hurt and is supported comfortably and softly.

In addition, according to the present invention, while forming a connection strip on the ankle support, the connection strip is formed of a Velcro tape, a button, a rubber band, a structure in which the diameter is adjusted by air pressure, etc. to adjust the length or diameter according to the user's ankle thickness It is effective to stably support the.

Since the footrests operate independently by the flowers installed below the footrests, they have the same movement effect as walking regardless of the user's current posture, and in particular, the flowrs installed on both footholds operate the footrests together or independently. Since it is configured to operate, it is possible to exercise in a manner suitable for the user's purpose.

Since the ankle portion of both feet is supported by the ankle support, the ankle exercise device according to the present invention can be worn and used on the foot can be used when standing, sitting and lying down.

In particular, since the frame can be configured to be used in combination with the main body, it can be used in a lying position at any position even if the bottom surface of the main body is not supported on the side wall.

By installing acupressure projections on the upper surface of the scaffold, installing a far-infrared radiator that emits far infrared rays, or by installing a magnetic body, additional functional effects such as acupressure, blood pressure, and blood circulation can be expected.

And the surface of the footrest ergonomically formed to have a predetermined curvature corresponding to the shape of the sole, thereby improving the fit of the foot exercise equipment.

In addition, it is possible to adjust the foot insertion space according to the user by adjusting the left and right or front and rear width by using the gap adjusting means that can be folded or extended.

In addition, although only an embodiment of a foot exercise device having a structure for inserting both feet is shown in the drawings, the foot exercise device having a single structure for inserting only one foot is also included in the present invention. There is an advantage that it is easy to carry, etc., can be used anywhere more easily without regard to place.

Claims (9)

A main body having a foot insertion space into which the foot can be inserted; An ankle support for supporting an ankle inserted into the foot insertion space; An ankle exercising apparatus, comprising: a flow portion for rotating the sole at a predetermined angle from the horizontal plane to the upper part of the heel of the inserted foot to repeatedly relax and train the muscles of the portion from the ankle to the calf. The ankle exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the ankle support is formed of any one material of silicone, rubber, sponge, soft plastic so that the ankle can be supported while gently touching the ankle support. According to claim 1, Both ends of the ankle support is characterized in that it further comprises a connecting strap for supporting so as to stably fix and support the ankle portion of the ankle support in accordance with the user's ankle thickness. According to claim 3, The connecting strap is fixed to one end of the ankle support to facilitate attachment and detachment, the other side is configured to be connected to the other end of the ankle support, adjustable length to adjust the length according to the user's ankle thickness Ankle exercise equipment, characterized in that a means is included. According to claim 1, further comprising a frame for supporting the main body that can be used to stand up vertically, The frame, A frame body having an English letter “L” shape so as to stably fix the bottom and rear sides of the main body; Ankle movement mechanism, characterized in that it is installed on the bottom surface of the frame body to secure the frame body to the bottom surface. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the flow portion, A footrest installed on the foot insertion space and mounted on the foot; A fixed shaft installed at one end of the footrest close to the ankle support in a horizontal direction to guide rotational movement of the footrest; A flower installed between the scaffold and the bottom surface of the main body to repeatedly rotate the scaffold at a predetermined angle around the fixed shaft, wherein the flowr is operated by pneumatic, hydraulic or electric method. Ankle exercise equipment. The method of claim 6, wherein the footrest is an ankle exercise device, characterized in that any one or more of the acupressure projections, far-infrared radiation radiating far-infrared radiation, magnetic material so as to give a different effect on the foot with exercise. According to any one of claims 1 to 5, On / off switch for controlling the operation of the flower of the flow portion further comprises a strength adjustment switch for adjusting the angle at which the flowr rotates the scaffold. Ankle exercise equipment. The ankle exercising apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a spacing adjusting means provided between the foot insertion spaces to adjust the front, rear, left, and right widths of the foot insertion space.

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