TW201904636A - Inversion table having adjustable ankle rack capable of fixing and holding user's ankles or feet to prevent the user's feet from inadvertently detaching from the table - Google Patents

Abstract

An inversion table comprises: a table rotatably supported on a support frame by a pivot; an extension part extending from the table; a footrest connected to the extension part; and an ankle rack connected to the extension part, The ankle part comprises a fixed foot support member connected to the extension; a bar part slidably connected to the extension part; two foot anchoring elements connected to the bar part and movable relative to the fixed foot support member to tightly clamp user's feet of different sizes or specifications to the extension portion; and a locking device comprising a rod having a tongue part for being selectively engaged with the bar part and anchoring the bar part and the foot anchoring elements to the extension part at a selected location.

Description

Inverted machine with adjustable ankle frame

The present invention is an inverted machine, especially an inverted machine having a pedal truss for adjustably fixing a user's ankle or foot to the inverted machine, and providing the user with some experience when the user practices the inverted machine Safety and protection of the user's foot from inadvertently disengaging the truss.

A typical inverted machine includes a base or table that is pivotally or rotatably supported on a lower support frame for supporting a user thereon and allowing a user to tilt the table relative to the lower support frame so that Performing an inverted motion, and including a truss and a foot fixing device connected to the table for detachably fixing the user's ankle and foot to the table of the inverted machine, and for preventing use The foot of the person inadvertently disengages from the ankle frame and the foot restraint, particularly when the table is inverted to an upside down position. For example, U.S. Patent Nos. 5,718,660, 7,077,795, 7, 081, 073, and 7,118, 518 disclose several typical inverting machines, each of which includes a base or table that is pivotally or rotatably supported on a lower support frame. a user supporting the upper truss and a footrest or a foot fixing device for detachably fixing the user's ankle and foot to the table of the inverted machine And a handle pivotally coupled to the foot platform for being rotated relative to the foot platform and for stably clamping and locking and securing the user's foot to the base or the table. However, the ankle frame is firmly or firmly attached or mounted or fixed to the table, and may not be adjusted relative to the table, and the feet of the user of different sizes or specifications may not be securely and stably fixed and Retained on the table such that the user's foot may be disengaged from the foot securing device and the base or the table, particularly when the base or the table is inverted, such that the user may inadvertently disengage from the Pedestal or the table. In view of this, the inventor of the present invention, after observing the above-mentioned lack of the truss for the inverted machine, is eager to study and improve, and finally has the invention.

The main object of the present invention is to provide an inverted machine comprising a truss and a footrest for detachably and adjustably fixing and holding a user's ankle or foot to the inverted machine, and practicing the The inverted machine provides some security for the user and prevents the user's foot from inadvertently disengaging the table. According to one aspect of the present invention, an inverted machine includes: a support frame; a table pivotally supported on the support frame and including an extension extending from the table; a pedal a table connected to the extension; and a truss connected to the extension. The truss includes: a fixed foot support coupled to the extension and adapted to engage a foot of a user; a shank slidably coupled to the extension; two foot anchoring elements, connected The rod portion is movable relative to the fixed foot support member to clamp the user's foot to the extension portion of different sizes or specifications; and a locking device including a tongue having a tongue portion a rod for selectively engaging the stem and anchoring the stem and the foot anchoring element to the extension at selected locations and securing or retaining a user's foot of a different size or size or Positioning the extension of the table. The extension includes a handle extending from the extension and perpendicular to the extension, the handle including a chamber formed therein to slidably receive and engage the stem. The stem portion includes an elongated hole formed therein, and the extension portion includes a fastener coupled to the handle and slidably engaged in the elongated hole of the stem portion to guide and limit the stem portion relative to The handle moves and prevents the stem from disengaging the handle. a spring biasing member engages the rod to selectively bias and force the tongue of the rod to engage the stem and anchor the stem portion and the foot anchoring member to the extension at selected locations . The stem portion includes a plurality of apertures formed therein for selectively engaging the tongue portion of the stem and anchoring the stem portion and the foot anchoring member to the extension at different orientations or positions. The extension includes a handle extending from the extension, the handle including a tubular member extending from the handle, and the tubular member includes a bore formed therein for slidably receiving and engaging the stem . The extension includes a cover that engages the tubular member to secure the rod to the tubular member and prevent the rod from separating from the tubular member. The locking device includes a button that is coupled to the lever. The locking device includes a knob having an aperture formed therein for partially and slidably engaging the lever, and the button includes a barrel slidably engaged in the aperture of the knob. The locking device includes a spring biasing member coupled between the knob and the button to bias and force the knob and the button away from each other and to permit the button to be disengaged or disengaged from the knob, and thereby permit the button It is exposed and seen by the user. The locking device includes a warning label attached to the button to provide a bright or vivid color or symbol or signal and indicating that the tongue of the lever is not engaged with the stem.

In order to enable the reviewing committee to have a better understanding and recognition of the features and characteristics of the present invention, the following preferred embodiments are illustrated with the following description: Referring to the drawings, the present invention is as shown in the first figure. The inverted machine comprises: a lower support frame (10) for pivotally or rotationally supporting a base or a table (20) thereon and supporting a user on the table (20), the lower support The frame (10) includes two pairs of legs (11) having upper ends pivotally coupled to the two top plates (12) to form two inverted V-shaped or A-shaped frames (13) The table (20) can be pivotally or rotatably coupled via a pivot (14) and supported on the top plate (12) of the lower support frame (10) to allow the table (20) relative to the table The pivot (14) of the lower support frame (10) and/or the top plate (12) pivots or rotates between a normal state or a non-inverted position (first figure) and an upside down position (not shown). . The table (20) includes an extension (21), such as an adjustable or extendable or telescopic extension (21) connected or joined or extended from the other end or lower portion of the table (20) for supporting a foot fixing device or a footrest (22) and a pedal truss (3), and the footrest (3) and the foot platform (22) hold or hold or position the user's foot On the table (20). The extension (21) can be extended or adjusted relative to the table (20), for example, according to the height or size of the user, to move or adjust the truss (3) and the foot (22) toward the table ( 20) Or leave the station (20). The foot platform (22) is attached or mounted or fixed to the bottom or free end (23) of the extension (21), and the foot platform (22) includes one or more (eg two) pedals A plate (24) for stably engaging and supporting a user's foot or for stepping on a user's foot. The truss (3) includes a fixed foot support (30) having two cushions (31) coupled to the extension (21) for comfortably engaging and supporting the user's foot, particularly The ankle of the person. The structure (or) of the extension portion (21) and the fixed leg support (30) of the ankle frame (3) and the structure or configuration of the table (20) are typical, and are not related to the present invention, and will not Further description. The extension (21) of the table (20) further includes another extension or handle (25) extending forwardly from the bottom or free end (23) of the extension (21), preferably perpendicular thereto The extension (21) is as shown in the fifth to tenth figures. The handle (25) of the extension (21) of the table (20) can include a compartment or chamber (26) formed therein and open forward. The ankle frame (3) further includes a foot anchoring device (4) having a chamber slidably receiving or engaging a handle (25) of the extension (21) (26) a post or rod (40), and a post (41) laterally attached or mounted or secured to the stem (40) and extending laterally out of the stem (40) and/or perpendicular thereto A stem (40) for engaging one or more (eg, two) foot anchoring elements (43) and for supporting the foot anchoring element (43) and configured such that the foot anchoring element (43) a mat (31) that is adjusted and moved to or away from the ankle frame (3) and allows the foot of a user of different size or size to be properly and tightly fitted and engaged with the foot anchoring element (43) Between the mat (31) of the truss (3), thereby securely and stably anchoring or holding or positioning the feet of the user of different sizes or specifications to the extension of the table (20) (21) ). The stem (40) further includes an elongated hole (44) formed therein, for example formed in a lower portion thereof or a first surface (45), and the extension (21) includes a connection or mounting or fixing to the handle (25) slidably receiving or engaging a latch or fastener (27) in the elongated hole (44) of the stem (40) for guiding and restricting the stem (40) relative to the extension The handle (25) of (21) moves and prevents the stem (40) from coming off the handle (25) of the extension (21) of the table (20). The stem (40) also includes one or more apertures or apertures (46) formed in the upper or second surface (47) of the stem (40) (fifth to tenth views). The handle (25) of the extension (21) further includes a tubular or tubular member (28) extending upwardly from the handle (25) and having a partition formed therein An opening or hole (29) (fourth figure) and in communication with the chamber (26) of the handle (25) for slidably receiving or engaging a latch or locking device (5). The locking device (5) includes a cymbal or rod (50) slidably received or engaged in a bore (29) of the tubular member (28), the rod (50) including or formed at an inner end thereof a tip or tongue (51) on the portion for selectively engaging any of the apertures (46) (fifth to tenth views) of the stem (40) and thus for selecting The rod (40) and the foot anchoring element (43) are anchored or retained or positioned at the shank (25) of the extension (21) at a location or desired location. A cap or cover (52) is threaded or engaged with the tubular member (28) for selectively engaging the stem (50) and for anchoring or retaining or positioning the stem (50) to the tubular member (28) and to prevent the rod (50) from inadvertently disengaging the tubular member (28). A first spring biasing member (53) is disposed or engaged between the rod (50) and the tubular member (28) and/or the cover (52) for biasing and forcing or moving the rod (50) The tongue (51) engages with any of the apertures (46) of the stem (40). In operation, as shown in the fifth figure, when the tongue (51) of the lever (50) is biased and forced and moved into engagement with any of the apertures (46) of the stem (40), the lever The portion (40) and the foot anchoring element (43) can thus be anchored or retained or positioned at the selected position or desired position of the handle (25) of the extension (21). As shown in the sixth figure, the tongue (51) of the rod (50) can be selectively moved and disengaged from the rod portion (40) to allow the rod portion (40) and the foot anchoring member (43). The handle (25) relative to the truss (3) and the handle (25) of the extension (21) (seventh) are adjusted and moved to the selected or desired position, and when the rod (50) When released by the user, the tongue (51) of the lever (50) can be biased and forced and moved to engage the other aperture (46) of the stem (40) again (Fig. 8) . The locking device (5) further includes a knob (54) (fourth view) in which a through hole (55) is formed for partially and slidably receiving or engaging the free end of the rod (50) (501) And a button (56) is attached or mounted or fixed to the rod (50), for example to the free end (501) of the rod (50) and moves with the rod (50), and the button 56) includes a sleeve or barrel (57) extending therefrom, the barrel (57) slidably receiving or engaging in a perforation (55) of the knob (54), and a second spring biasing member (58) Provided or engaged between the knob (54) and the button (56) for selectively biasing and forcing or pushing the knob (54) and the button (56) (thirth map) apart from each other. A warning sign or label (59) may be further provided and attached or mounted to or fixed to the button (56), and the button (56) and/or the label (59) may include a red or other bright or distinct Color and / or symbol to provide or indicate a warning signal. In operation, as shown in the ninth figure, when the tongue (51) of the lever (50) is not engaged or enters any of the apertures (46) of the stem (40), and when the user releases the knob (54), the second spring biasing member (58) biases and forces and moves the knob (54) away from the button (56) (Fig. 10), thereby allowing the button (56) and/or the label (59) exposing or disengaging from the knob (54) and thereby allowing the button (56) and/or the tag (59) to be visible to the user and providing or indicating a warning signal, ie the tongue of the lever (50) The portion (51) does not engage or enter any of the apertures (46) of the stem (40). Importantly, when the tongue (51) of the rod (50) is not engaged or enters any of the apertures (46) of the stem (40), the stem (40) and the foot anchoring element (43) The shank (25) of the truss (3) and the shank (25) of the extension (21) are adjustable and moved, at which time the user's foot may not be anchored securely and stably Or retain or position the extension (21) and the user may accidentally disengage from the base or table. Therefore, the inverted machine according to the present invention includes a pedal truss and a footrest that detachably and adjustably fix the user's ankle or foot to the foot of the inclined inverted machine, and practice at the user The inverted machine provides some safety for the user and prevents the user's foot from inadvertently disengaging from the foot, thereby allowing the user to safely practice or operate the inverted machine. The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, and all of the related art in the art according to the present invention are equivalent to the present invention. The scope of coverage.

(10) ‧‧‧ lower support frame

(11) ‧‧‧ Legs

(12)‧‧‧ top board

(13) ‧‧‧Framework

(14) ‧‧‧ pivot

(20) ‧ ‧ ‧ Taiwan

(21) ‧‧‧Extensions

(22)‧‧‧foot table

(23) ‧‧‧Free end

(24)‧‧‧ pedals

(25) ‧ ‧ shank

(27)‧‧‧fasteners

(28)‧‧‧Tubular components

(29) ‧‧‧ holes

(3) ‧ ‧ 踝 踝

(30) ‧‧‧Fixed foot support

(31)‧‧‧Mats

(4) ‧‧‧foot anchoring device

(40) ‧‧‧ Rod

(41) ‧‧‧Post

(43)‧‧‧foot anchoring elements

(44)‧‧‧ long holes

(45) ‧‧‧ first surface

(46) ‧ ‧ 孔口

(47)‧‧‧second surface

(5)‧‧‧Locking device

(50) ‧ ‧ pole

(501) ‧‧‧Free end

(51) ‧ ‧ tongue

(52) ‧ ‧ cover

(53)‧‧‧First spring biased element

(54)‧‧‧ knob

(55) ‧‧‧Perforation

(56)‧‧‧ button

(57)‧‧‧

(58)‧‧‧Second spring biasing element

(59) ‧ ‧ label

The first drawing is a perspective view of an inverted machine according to the present invention; the second drawing is a partially enlarged perspective view of the truss of the inverted machine; the third drawing is a partial exploded view of the truss of the inverted machine; and the fourth figure is the ankle of the inverted machine Another partial exploded view of the frame; the fifth figure is a partial cross-sectional view of the truss of the inverted machine, taken along line 5-5 of the second figure; and the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth drawings are similar to the fifth figure A partial cross-sectional view illustrating the operation of the truss of the inverted machine.

Claims (8)

An inverted machine comprising: a support frame; a set of pivots supported on the support frame by a pivot and including an extension extending from the table; a foot platform coupled to the An extension portion; and a leg truss connected to the extension portion, the truss frame comprising: a fixed foot support member coupled to the extension portion and adapted to engage with a foot of a user, a shank portion Slidably coupled to the extension, a two-leg anchoring element coupled to the stem and movable relative to the fixed foot support, and a locking device including a tongue a rod, a button coupled to the rod; a knob having a perforation formed therein for partially and slidably engaging the rod, and the button including slidably engaging the knob a barrel of the perforations and a second spring biasing element coupled between the knob and the button, the second spring biasing member biasing and forcing the knob and the button to each other Far away, the rod can be in one At a given position of the rod portion and the leg anchoring element is anchored to the extension portion. The inverted machine according to claim 1, wherein the extension portion includes a handle extending from the extension portion and perpendicular to the extension portion, the handle portion including a chamber formed therein To slidably receive and engage the stem. The inverted machine of claim 2, wherein the stem portion includes an elongated hole formed therein, and the extending portion includes a handle attached to the handle and slidably engaged at the stem portion a fastener in the slot to guide and limit movement of the stem relative to the handle and prevent the stem from disengaging the handle. The inverted machine of claim 1, wherein a first spring biasing member engages the rod to bias and force the tongue of the rod to engage the stem. The inverted machine of claim 1, wherein the stem portion includes a plurality of apertures formed therein for selectively engaging the tongue portion of the stem. The inverted machine according to claim 1, wherein the extension portion includes a handle extending from the extension portion, the handle portion includes a tubular member extending from the handle portion, and the The tubular member includes a bore formed therein for slidably receiving and engaging the stem. The inverted machine according to claim 6, wherein the extension portion includes a cover engaged with the tubular member to fix the rod to the tubular member and prevent the rod from the tubular shape Component separation. The inverted machine of claim 1, wherein the locking device comprises a warning label attached to the button.