RU103071U1 - SPRING EXERCISE SIMULATOR - Google Patents

Abstract

 1. The simulator for stretching the spine, containing a table for accommodating the trainee, mounted on the base with the possibility of rotation in a vertical plane and fixation in a predetermined position, means of fixation of the trainee, mounted on the table, characterized in that the means of fixation include a device for fixing the head, made with the possibility of emphasis in the area of the chin, forehead and neck and at the same time ensuring rotation of the head, as well as two lodgements for emphasis in the armpit and lower arm surface between the shoulder vym and elbow joints. ! 2. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the device for fixing the head is fixed to the table by means of an elastic element with the ability to move in the plane of the table and adjust the tension of the elastic element. ! 3. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with supporting handles and elbow rests mounted on the table. ! 4. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the table has openings for accommodating the heel region. ! 5. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a roller mounted on the table at the level of the lower leg of the trainee. ! 6. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a mechanism for changing the angular position of the table, including a rod located along the plane of the table, a sleeve made to move along the rod and fixation on it, and a rod that pivotally connects the sleeve and the support base. ! 7. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a mechanism for changing the angular position of the table, including a rod placed vertically, a sleeve made to move along �

Description

The inventive utility model relates to fitness equipment, in particular, to simulators for training and rehabilitation of various muscle groups, can be used in sports facilities, as well as in medicine to strengthen the muscle corset of all parts of the spine, prevention and treatment of diseases of the spine.

From the prior art, the dosed stretching apparatus "ORMED-traction" is intended for axial and angular dosed stretching of the spine and joints during the rehabilitation and prevention of patients with neurological manifestations of cervical, thoracic and lumbar osteochondrosis, as well as osteochondrosis of the joints and is used in physiotherapy departments of hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, in sanatoriums and other preventive and medical institutions (http://www.vt66.ru/price/massage_manual/ormed-trakcion/opis.html, http://www.vt66.ru/vita_inform/nomber_2-2. php). The apparatus contains an electronic traction unit on casters; device for traction of the cervical spine; a device for traction of the thoracic and lumbar spine; special heated couch. When working with the apparatus, the following types of traction are used. Static traction (continuous traction) - the apparatus provides traction using constant force for a continuous period of time. Variable traction (cyclic traction) - the force is increased or decreased over short time intervals. During the entire duration of the treatment procedure, the phases of rise and weakening of the traction are repeated. The presence of electronic control makes traction efficient and safe.

However, the simulator does not allow the patient to carry out any additional exercises, since the patient is in a static state, characterized by an extended spine. In addition, fixing the patient’s head only with the chin and occipital straps does not provide an even distribution of the load when performing traction.

Known universal apparatus "Ormed-professional", containing a surface for accommodating the patient and the traction system (http://www.ormed.ru/). The traction system is made in the form of a set of fixing belts of the traction mechanism, providing uniform traction of the spine with a given force, the latter being maintained automatically until the end of the session and controlled by the traction force sensor. The tensile force is set using the control panel.

However, the fixing straps strongly compress the chest during operation. In addition, the disadvantage of the known universal apparatus is the availability of electronics and, therefore, the dependence on an external power source.

A known simulator for stretching the spinal column, containing a flat board located on the frame to accommodate the patient, made with the possibility of changing the angle of inclination and including the fastener in the form of fastening straps for the chest (RF patent for utility model No. 45620, IPC A61F 5/02 , A63B 21/00). The board is equipped with supports fixed with the possibility of their free movement along the length of the flat board - for fasteners in its upper part, and for each foot of the feet - in its lower part. Fixing straps are mounted on the upper stand independently from each other to place them under the armpits of the patient’s chest and ensure a suspension state.

However, the simulator does not contain any elements of fixation and traction of the cervical spine, which negatively affects its effectiveness as a whole. In addition, when placing the patient in an inclined position, the load on the cervical spine and the upper half of the thoracic spine increases excessively.

The closest in technical essence to the claimed utility model is a device for stretching the spine, containing a table with a fixation element on it of the patient, mounted on the base with the possibility of rotation relative to the base in a vertical plane and fixation in a given position (RF patent for utility model No. 18480, IPC A61H 1/02). The patient fixation element is made in the form of a head restraint mounted on the table, and the device is equipped with rolls mounted on the table that can interact with the patient’s back and at least one patient foot rest mounted on the table.

However, the fixation element does not provide a limitation on the magnitude of the tensile force acting on the cervical spine of the patient.

The task to which the claimed technical solution is directed is to increase the effectiveness of training aimed at the formation of a full-fledged muscle corset at all levels of the spine, in a stretched state.

The technical result achieved by using the inventive utility model is to provide painless dosed stretching of the spine under the influence of its own weight with the possibility of simultaneous physical exercises.

The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that the simulator for stretching the spine, containing a table for accommodating the trainee, mounted on the base with the possibility of rotation in a vertical plane and fixation in a predetermined position, the means of fixation of the trainee, fixed on the table, according to the decision, the means of fixation include a device for fixing the head, made with the possibility of emphasis in the area of the chin, forehead and neck and at the same time ensuring the rotation of the head, as well as two lodgements for emphasis in the axillary the hollow and lower surface of the arm between the shoulder and elbow joints. A device for fixing the head is fixed to the table by means of an elastic element with the ability to move in the plane of placement of the table and adjust the tension of the elastic element. The simulator is equipped with supporting handles and elbow rests mounted on a table. Holes are made in the table for placement of the calcaneal region. The simulator is equipped with a roller mounted on the table at the level of the workout's lower leg. The simulator is equipped with a mechanism for changing the angular position of the table, including a rod located along the plane of the table, a coupling made with the possibility of movement along the rod and fixing on it, and a rod, pivotally connecting the coupling and the supporting base. The simulator is equipped with a mechanism for changing the angular position of the table, including a rod placed vertically, a coupling made with the possibility of movement along the rod and fixing on it, while the coupling is pivotally connected to the table.

The inventive utility model is illustrated by drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a top view of the inventive structure with a horizontally arranged table, Fig. 2 is a side view of the inventive structure with a horizontally arranged table, and Fig. 3 is a side view of the inventive structure with a table located at an angle 45 °, figure 4 presents a General view of a variant of the simulator with the mechanism of angular movement of the table located horizontally, figure 5 presents a General view of a variant of the simulator with a mechanism of angles first moving section disposed at an angle of 30 °, Figure 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the simulator execution mechanism with angular displacement section disposed at an angle of 90 °. The positions in the drawings indicate:

1. table;

2. supporting base;

3. the rod;

4. coupling;

5. barbell;

6. bracket;

7. frame;

8. beam;

9. leg;

10. elastic element;

11. device for fixing the head;

12. lodgement;

13. supporting handle;

14. hole;

15. roller;

16. ulnar emphasis.

The simulator is designed for dosed stretching of all parts of the spine using autogravity (under the influence of its own weight) and at the same time performing physical exercises aimed at strengthening the muscle corset at all levels of the spine. As a result of traction, the paravertebral muscles and ligaments are stretched, and the gap between the individual vertebrae increases by an average of one and a half millimeters (in some cases, up to 4 mm). There is a decrease in compression of the nerve roots and blood vessels, so the swelling subsides, pain is eliminated, blood circulation normalizes. Excessive muscle tension also decreases and intra-disk pressure decreases. And the ability to perform a complex of special exercises while lying on your back and on your stomach ensures the formation of a full-fledged musculo-ligamentous corset, reduction of disc hernias due to the vacuum effect.

The simulator includes a table 1 for accommodating a training person, made of solid materials, for example, plywood with a slippery surface. The surface of the table can be covered with soft material for a more pleasant contact with the body. Table 1 can be made collapsible for ease of transportation or solid. The table is pivotally mounted on the supporting base 2 with the possibility of changing its angular position in the vertical plane from horizontal to vertical.

The support base 2, shown in Fig.1-3, is a frame frame consisting of transverse and longitudinal metal bars with fixed legs. The ability to rotate the table relative to the support base can be provided as follows. Along the bottom surface of the table is fixed a metal rod 3 with notches, on which is located a movable sleeve 4 with a latch. The support base and the coupling are connected by a rod 5.

The support base, shown in Fig.4-6, contains a vertically located rod 3 located in the frame 7 attached to the wall. A movable coupling 4 is located on the rod with the possibility of fixation. The rod has a threaded surface and is equipped with an electric drive, and the coupling is provided with a reciprocal thread for movement in the vertical direction during rotation of the rod. The coupling is pivotally connected to the ends of two beams 8 located one below the other (a variant with four beams is possible), a table 1 is fixed on the upper beam, and the opposite ends of the beams are pivotally connected to one or more legs 9. The coupling, beams and leg form a parallelepiped that provides constant vertical position of the legs at an arbitrary angular position of the table.

On the front side of the table in the zone of the head of the trainee, a bracket 6 is fixed on which a device for fixing the head 11 is fixed by means of an elastic element 10 with the possibility of rotation around the longitudinal axis of the trainee’s spine. The position of the device for fixing the head is regulated depending on the growth of the trainee by changing the position of the bracket, or the degree of tension of the elastic element. Instead of an elastic element, it is possible to use a system of rods and weights.

The device for fixing the head, shown in figures 1-3, is as follows. The device contains a bracket, extending from the parietal region of the head of the trainee to his lower jaw, and equipped with additional legs, bent perpendicular to the plane of the table and directed towards the face of the trainee. An extra chin strap secures the lower jaw. Fastening the chin strap to the extra paws helps prevent an excessive shift of the lower jaw to the back of the head. In the upper, relative to the placement of the head of the trainee, part of the bracket, a frontal belt is fixed, and below the neck strap is attached to the bracket. All belts are made of leather, or of another natural or synthetic material and are designed for soft fixation of the trainee’s head.

The device for fixing the head, shown in Fig.4-6, contains the occipital and chin stops, made in the form of a detachable ring, mounted on a bracket provided with a frontal stop. The stops are made of metal or plastic and coated with soft material.

The lodgements 12 are fixed on the table, providing emphasis in the armpit and lower surface of the training arm between the shoulder and elbow joints when the table is other than horizontal. The placement of lodges is determined individually for each trainee, taking into account its physiological characteristics, so that they are firmly pressed to the side surfaces of the chest. The shape of the lodgements is as close as possible to the shape of the middle and upper third of the shoulder, the armpit and the lateral surface of the chest, which creates a large area of support, which makes it possible to prolong painless stretching on an inclined plane. The table is equipped with supporting handles 13, which can be installed both from the side of the upper surface of the table - in the case of placing the trainee on the back, and from the side of the lower surface - in the case of placing the trainee on the stomach, and can also be located next to the tool holders as from the side of the head , and from the side of the trainee’s legs. In the lower, relative to the placement of the trainee, part of the table, holes 14 can be made for placing the heel in between exercises. Instead of holes, the table can be equipped with a roller 15 mounted on the table at the level of the lower leg of the trainee. To reduce the load on the armpits of the training simulator can be equipped with elbow stops 16.

The inventive simulator can be made in the form of a simulator-transformer. In this case, a device for fixing the head, tool holders, supporting handles, roller, elbow rests are made quick-detachable. In a vertical position along the wall, the transformer simulator occupies a minimum of the floor area and is part of the interior; in the horizontal position, it can be used as a banquet or desktop. When installing quick-detachable elements on it, the table, which can be installed at any angle, turns into a simulator. To increase the efficiency of the simulator, it can be equipped with such devices as a vibrator, heating element, muscle stimulator, magnets, massager, etc.

The inventive device operates as follows. The table is placed horizontally. The trainee is positioned with his back on the table so that his head is placed inside the bracket, while in the case of using the device for fixing the head shown in figures 1-3, additional legs are located at the level of the angle line of the lower jaw of the head of the trainee, and in the case of using the device to fix the head, shown in Fig.4-6, the occipital and chin stops are pressed respectively to the occipital region and from the bottom to the lower jaw along its entire length. A retractable bracket with a device for fixing the head fixed on it is moved along the table until it reaches the most convenient position depending on the growth of the trainee, or the tension force of the elastic element is changed by which the device for fixing the head is fixed on the bracket. The head is fixed with chin, occipital and frontal straps or stops. When stretched, the head is held by the chin and occipital straps, thanks to which the side surfaces of the face are not compressed by the chin strap. The force on the chin belt (or emphasis) is reduced due to the third belt, fixing the head in the forehead. With such a redistribution of the load, the traction over the head is transferred more easily and can be increased 1.5-2 times. An increase in head traction allows you to effectively unload not only the cervical spine, but also the upper and middle parts of the thoracic spine and reduce the load on axillary lodges. After fixing the head, the position of the lodgements 12 and the elbow stops 16 are adjusted for the most convenient placement of the trainee. The trainee grabs the supporting arms 13 to evenly distribute the load from the weight of his own body to the axillary region and the arm region between the shoulder and elbow joints in contact with the lodgement. After placing and fixing the trainee, the table is moved to an inclined position, moving the coupling along the rod and fixing it in a predetermined position that determines the angle of inclination of the table to the horizontal plane. At the same time, the trainee can hold onto the handles, relying on the lodgements of the support posts and the elbow rests. Traction is carried out due to the inclination of the table from 0 to 90 degrees relative to horizontal placement and emphasis in the axillary region in the supine position and on the back. At the same time, the lower thoracic and lumbar spine are unloaded. And the cervical and thoracic sections (upper and middle parts of it) are unloaded due to dosed traction over the head with an effort of 0 to 20 kg. The force is adjusted by moving the bracket with a calibrated spring.

Simultaneously with traction, the simulator allows in the position on the back to perform rotational movements of the head up to 90 degrees in each direction, rotational movements of the pelvis together with legs bent at the knee joint in the same range, to lift legs that are straightened together and other exercises alternately. And in the position on the abdomen - also perform rotational movements of the head and raise, alternately or together, extended arms and legs. These are the most effective exercises for the formation of a full-fledged muscle corset. At the same time, the vertebrae are moved apart, the height of the intervertebral discs is restored, and a vacuum effect is created that pulls the hernial protrusion back into place.

Claims (7)

1. The simulator for stretching the spine, containing a table for accommodating the trainee, mounted on the base with the possibility of rotation in a vertical plane and fixation in a predetermined position, means of fixation of the trainee, mounted on the table, characterized in that the means of fixation include a device for fixing the head, made with the possibility of emphasis in the area of the chin, forehead and neck and at the same time ensuring rotation of the head, as well as two lodgements for emphasis in the armpit and lower arm surface between the shoulder vym and elbow joints. 2. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the device for fixing the head is fixed to the table by means of an elastic element with the ability to move in the plane of the table and adjust the tension of the elastic element. 3. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with supporting handles and elbow rests mounted on the table. 4. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that the table has openings for accommodating the heel region. 5. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a roller mounted on the table at the level of the lower leg of the trainee. 6. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a mechanism for changing the angular position of the table, including a rod located along the plane of the table, a sleeve made to move along the rod and fixation on it, and a rod that pivotally connects the sleeve and the support base. 7. The simulator according to claim 1, characterized in that it is equipped with a mechanism for changing the angular position of the table, including a rod placed vertically, a sleeve made to move along the rod and fix on it, while the sleeve is pivotally connected to the table.