RU2738003C1 - Simulator of massage type for back muscles - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: sports.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of sports applied to training devices for development and strengthening of musculature. Simulator comprises a body with elements for fixing on a vertical surface and rollers, at that the axes of rotation of each roller are parallel to each other. Body comprises vertical guides representing two metal tubes and a movable element-pad designed so that to enable movement along the guides and fixation. Rollers are installed on the movable element on the movable base, which provides changing the rollers position relative to the body.

EFFECT: enabling expansion of device elements position adjustment.

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Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The invention relates to the field of sports, in particular to training devices for the development and strengthening of muscles, and in particular to a massage-type back muscle trainer.

LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY

Known training and prophylactic back massager (Training and prophylactic back massager: patent RU141183, Russian Federation, application RU2013139052, filed. 08/22/2013, publ. 05/27/2014). The training and prophylactic back massager contains a supporting element in the form of two parallel boards set against each other, fastened together by strips. On the upper part of the boards, there are two recesses made in which the bearing axles are installed, with massage rollers placed on them. In this case, the side boards of the supporting element have a horizontal slope, and the massage rollers are machined together with the bearing axle from glued beams.

The disadvantage of this device is the relative complexity of its use, due to the need to change clothes for sports and take a horizontal position (on the floor or on a special table).

Also known is a massager (Massager: Inventor's Certificate SU1404077, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, SU3860468, filed 02/27/1985, publ. 06/23/1988), containing a body and rollers installed on axes with a concave surface in the central part and a surface in the form of a spherical roller along edges. The massager is also equipped with rollers with a surface in the form of smooth protrusions at the edges of one of the rollers and ribbed at the other rollers, and is also equipped with a support, handles and clamps. In this case, the body, support and handles are made with grooves, and the axes of the rollers are located along an arc.

The disadvantage of this device is also the relative complexity of its use, as well as the complexity of installation. The above massager requires mounting on special devices (for example, a Swedish wall), and the design of this massager does not allow it to be adjusted in height, which leads to additional difficulties (for example, when the massager is used by several people).

Also known is a training device (Training device, mainly for the spinal column "Evminova Prophylactic" and a method for the prevention and treatment of deformities and degenerative diseases of the spine: patent RU2242207, Russian Federation, RU2002128605, filed 03/30/2001, publ. 12/20/2004). The training device contains a shelf adapted to be installed in an inclined position on the upper and lower supports, and means for holding the exerciser on the span of the inclined shelf in a lying position. Moreover, the specified means for holding the trainee is placed on the shelf and is made with the ability to ensure alignment of the projection of the middle of the trainee's spinal column with the middle of the shelf span. The shelf is made with the possibility of its deflection in the middle of the span within 0.5-5% of the span length when the trainee is in the specified place and position. A method for the prevention and treatment of deformities and degenerative diseases of the spine provides for stretching the spine on a device adapted for this and training the main muscles supporting the spine. Moreover, the stretching of the spine is carried out on the above-described device, and simultaneously with the extension, the short muscles of the spine are trained.

The disadvantage of this device is the complexity of its installation, due to the need to mount on special devices (the need for a wall bars or blocks with counterweights).

Closest to the claimed invention is a back massager (Back massager: patent DE9001721, Germany, application DE9001721, filed 02.14.1990, publ. 07.26.1990), including a body designed for mounting on a wall or a similar supporting surface, also rollers installed in the housing so that a small part of each roller protrudes beyond its limits. In this case, the axes of rotation of each roller are parallel to each other. This device is taken as a prototype.

The disadvantage of the prototype is the inconvenience of its use and the complexity of installation. This is due to the need to install the device at a preselected height using the lugs, since the height adjustment of the device is not provided. This greatly complicates the operation process, especially for several users of different heights. In addition, the above simulator does not have the ability to adjust the position of the rollers and they are movable only within small limits due to the springs, which does not allow the simulator to accurately repeat the shape of the body and reduces the effectiveness of training.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The technical problem lies in the development of a massage-type back muscle trainer, devoid of the above disadvantages, easy to install and operate, as well as with increased training efficiency.

The technical result consists in expanding the possibilities of adjusting the position of the elements of the device.

The technical result is achieved by the fact that in a massage-type back muscle trainer comprising a body with elements for attachment to a vertical surface and rollers, while the rotation axes of each roller are parallel to each other, according to the invention, the body contains vertical guides and a movable platform element made with the ability to move along the guides and fix in a certain position.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The claimed device is illustrated by drawings, where Fig. 1 shows the inventive simulator, side view, FIG. 2 shows the inventive simulator, front view; FIG. 3 shows the simulator in operation, and FIG. 4 shows the simulator in operation in combination with a balancer.

The simulator contains a body 1 with fastening elements on a vertical surface (not shown in the drawing). The housing contains guides 2, when the device is installed on a vertical surface, they are parallel to it. The body also contains a movable element-platform 3, made with the possibility of moving along the guides 2 and fixing in a certain position due to the quick clamp 4. In a preferred embodiment of the claimed invention, the guides are two metal pipes, and the movable element is made in such a way that its sections (preferably equipped with bearings for the best movement) loosely fit metal pipes, which allows the movable element-platform 3 to move along the guides 2. Also, the movable element contains a hollow cylinder 5 (glass), in which a cylindrical support of the replaceable base 6 is installed with the possibility of rotation around its axis with rollers (not shown in the drawings). In this case, a special movable base 6 is installed on the cylindrical support, along the edges of which massage rollers 7 are installed. Preferably, the massage rollers are made of wood. In this case, the movable base 6 is made curved (preferably U-shaped) and mounted on a cylindrical support with the possibility of rotation, which ensures the change in the position of the rollers 7 vertically, horizontally, at an angle relative to the housing 1 and the vertical surface.

The simulator can be used in combination with the balancer 8, which provides the most correct and comfortable position for the user. This balancer 8 is a device that includes a platform for the legs, which is movably (with the possibility of changing the angle of inclination of the platform relative to the floor) fixed to the balancer body. In addition, the simulator can be equipped with an electric drive and appropriate control elements (for example, buttons), which will provide additional convenience in using the device, in particular, the convenience of adjusting the position of the movable platform element 3.

The above embodiments of the invention are the most preferred, but in no way limit the possibility of using other embodiments within the scope of the claimed invention.

CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

The claimed device operates as follows.

The body 1 is installed on a vertical surface by means of fastening elements. Next, the user adjusts the position of the movable element 3 by means of guides 2 and quick clamp 4. After adjustment, the user presses his back against the rollers 7. The training effect is achieved by alternate pressure of the massage rollers 7 on the back muscles, in this case alternate tension and muscle relaxation occurs. The movement of the roller massager (namely, the movable element-platform 3) is performed without the help of other persons, but only by moving the human body up, down, left, right, bending the knees or squatting, while the muscles of the legs are also trained. The force of pressure is regulated by the angle of inclination of the human body in relation to the roller massager, the further the legs are forward in relation to the vertical, the greater the pressure on the muscles. In order to prevent your feet from slipping, it is advisable to put on a rubber anti-skid mat or wear non-slip shoes.

The claimed invention is illustrated by examples.

Example 1.

The user (male, 53 years old) installed the simulator on the wall in the apartment and did the exercises for 1-2 minutes 5 times a day. After a week of training, the user noted a decrease in back pain and an improvement in the general condition of the spine and back muscles. After a month of regular exercise, my back pain was significantly reduced.

Example 2.

Two users (male, 34 years old, and female 39 years old) installed the simulator on the wall in the office near the workplace and performed the exercises each for 2 minutes 3-5 times a day. Moreover, each user adjusted the position of the movable body element in accordance with his height. After a week of exercise, users noticed a decrease in back pain and an improvement in the general condition of the spine and back muscles. After a month of regular exercise, back pain was significantly reduced for both users.

Thus, the claimed invention provides an expansion of the possibilities for adjusting the position of the device elements and ease of installation and operation with high training efficiency.

Claims (2)

1. An exercise machine for back muscles of a massage type contains a body with elements for fastening on a vertical surface and rollers, while the rotation axes of each roller are parallel to each other, characterized in that the body contains vertical guides, which are two metal pipes, and a movable element a platform made with the possibility of moving along the guides and fixing, while the rollers are installed on a movable element on a movable base, which provides a change in the position of the rollers relative to the body. 2. The exercise machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the rollers are made of wood.

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