US20140135187A1

US20140135187A1 - Portable exercise device

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Publication number: US20140135187A1
Application number: US13/736,786
Authority: US
Inventors: Dong-Her Wu
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-11-15
Filing date: 2013-01-08
Publication date: 2014-05-15
Also published as: JP2014097274A; TWI482618B; TW201417797A; CN103800165A; KR20140003103U; DE202013100226U1; KR200476343Y1; JP5683615B2

Abstract

A portable exercise device includes a main body, a driving device, at least one transmission member, at least two straps and at least two assembling members. The main body has an inner space, the inner space has a containment space, and a limiting slot and an opening are respectively disposed on a bottom portion and a sidewall of opposite sides of the main body. The driving device is a motor disposed in the containment space, the driving device connected to an eccentric member and a driving shaft. The transmission member includes a longitudinal slot and an extension arm disposed adjacent to each of two sides of the longitudinal slot, the transmission member disposed in the inner space of the main body, the eccentric member inserted through the longitudinal slot, and front and rear sidewalls of the main body are configured to position the transmission member.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an exercise device, and more particularly to portable exercise device.
2. Description of the Related Art
Currently, a typical exercise device, as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, comprises: a pad 70 with a securing base for connecting to a massaging module 80. The massaging module 80 utilizes a motor 82 to drive two driving shafts 83 and two eccentric wheels 84. The two eccentric wheels 84 are respectively disposed at two opposite ends and connected to two straps 81. The motor 82 is a double-phase motor and used for driving the driving shafts 83, and the eccentric wheel 84 utilizes an eccentric member 841 to be connected to an assembling member 842 and a bearing 843 to be disposed at two opposite ends of the driving shaft 83. The strap 81 is connected to the assembling member 842 of the eccentric wheels 84 and has an adjustable fastening section 811, and the adjustable fastening section 811 is one part of a paired buckle or Velcro.
When the motor 82 is active, the driving shaft 83 is driven to rotate the eccentric member 841 of the eccentric wheels 84, such that the assembling member 842 is drive by the bearing 843. Therefore, the straps 81 are respectively placed through the pad 70 and provide vibration movements.
However, above-mention device has following issues: 1. The massaging module 80 is required to be equipped with the pad 70, which is very inconvenient. 2. The massaging module 80 provides vibration movements to human body, which can also cause discomfort. 3. The vibration movement tends to affect the skin layer more than the muscles, which cannot provide exercising effect. 4. The pad 70 limits the length of the straps 81, which reduce the exercising effect.
Furthermore, another exercise device, as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, comprises a base, a supporting column 91 extending from one side of the base 90. The supporting column 9 is provided with a controller 92, a hook 93 respectively disposed two sides of the controller 92, and a connecting loop 94 is attached onto each hook 93. The connecting loops 94 are used for being connected to a belt 95, and an elastic strap 96 is attached at a predetermined position.
However, the above-mentioned device has following issues: 1. The exercise device is not portable, which is very inconvenient. 2. The belt 95 and the strap 96 provide vibration movements to human body, which can also cause discomfort. 3. The vibration movement tends to affect the skin layer more than the muscles, which cannot provide exercising effect. 4. The belt 95 only touches small area of human skin, which limits the exercising effect. 5. The strap 96 is attached onto the belt 95, however, the vibration movements between the two can be interference with each other which can cause discomfort to a user.
Therefore, it is desirable to provide a portable exercise device to mitigate and/or obviate the aforementioned problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An objective of the present invention is to provide a portable exercise device.
In order to achieve the above mentioned objective, a portable exercise device includes a main body, a driving device, at least one transmission member, at least two straps and at least two assembling members. The main body has an inner space, the inner space has a containment space, and a limiting slot and an opening are respectively disposed on a bottom portion and a sidewall of opposite sides of the main body. The driving device is a motor disposed in the containment space of the main body, the driving device connected to an eccentric member and a driving shaft. The transmission member includes a longitudinal slot and an extension arm disposed adjacent to each of two sides of the longitudinal slot, the transmission member disposed in the inner space of the main body, the eccentric member inserted through the longitudinal slot, and front and rear sidewalls of the main body are configured to position the transmission member such that the transmission member is capable of moving only in the inner space of the main body. A first end of each strap is placed through a corresponding opening of the main body and attached onto a corresponding extension arm of the transmission member in via a corresponding assembling member, and a second end of each strap provides an adjustable fastening section. Each assembling member is placed through the corresponding extension arm of the transmission member and the corresponding limiting slot of the main body, such that each assembling member couples the strap and the transmission member together, and the two assembling members are respectively secured onto a bottom portion the main body.
With the above-mentioned exercise device has following benefits: 1.
The main body is a portable size, which is convenient for the user. 2. The straps are able to surround a large area of human body area, which can provide better massaging effect. 3. The straps provide non-vibration movement to the human body area, which can prevent discomfort feelings. 4. The straps are capable of dragging muscle and fat on the human body, which can provide massaging effect and exercising effect at the same time. 5. The long and adjustable straps allow the exercise device to be placed around most of human body areas. 6. The long and adjustable straps provide synchronized movements to the human body without discomfort feeling. Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective drawing of an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is perspective exploded drawing of the embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is another cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is another cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is another cross-sectional view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic drawing showing actual usage of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is another schematic drawing showing actual usage of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic drawing showing the embodiment being placed at a waistline and abdominal area of a user.

FIG. 10 is a schematic drawing showing the embodiment being placed at a hip area of a user.

FIG. 11 is a schematic drawing showing the embodiment being placed at an upper leg area of a user.

FIG. 12 is a schematic drawing showing the embodiment being placed at a lower leg area of a user.

FIG. 13 is a schematic drawing showing the driving device being a double-phase motor according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a schematic drawing showing the eccentric member is provided with a bearing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is schematic drawing showing the vibration movements of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a schematic drawing of a prior art device.

FIG. 17 is a prospective drawing of the prior art device.

FIG. 18 is a schematic drawing of another prior art device.

FIG. 19 is a prospective drawing showing actual usage of the prior art device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6. A portable exercise device comprises a main body 10, a driving device 20, at least one transmission member 30, a connecting member 40, two straps 50 and two assembling members 60. The main body 10 includes the bottom portion 101 and a sidewall 102 extending upwardly from the bottom portion 101, and the bottom portion 101 and the sidewall 102 at least partially defining an inner space 103 of the main body 10. The inner space 103 is divided by a cylindrical member 104 to form a containment space 105, the cylindrical member 104 faces a raised portion 106 of the sidewall 102, and a limiting slot 107 and an opening 108 are respectively disposed on a bottom portion 101 and a sidewall 102 of opposite sides of the main body 10. The main body 10 has a top cover 11 and a bottom cover 12, the top cover 11 and the bottom cover 12 enclose the main body 10. The driving device 20 is a motor disposed in the containment space 105 of the main body 10, and the driving device is connected to an eccentric member 22 and a driving shaft 21. The transmission member 30 includes a longitudinal slot 31 and an extension arm 32 disposed adjacent to each of two sides of the longitudinal slot 31, and the transmission member 30 is disposed in the inner space 103 of the main body 10. The eccentric member 22 is inserted through the longitudinal slot 31, the raised portion 106 of the main body 10 corresponds to a positioning block 33 provided at a front and rear side of the transmission member 30, such that the transmission member 30 is capable of moving only in the inner space 103 of the main body 10. The connecting member 40 is a long plate and mounted below the bottom portion 101 of the main body 10 and used for securing the assembling member 60. A first end of each strap 50 forming a loop 51 is placed through a corresponding opening 108 of the main body and secured in the inner space 103 and attached onto a corresponding extension arm 32 of the transmission member 30 in via a corresponding assembling member 60, and a second end of each strap 50 provides an adjustable fastening section 52. The two adjustable fastening sections 52 are corresponding Velcro, adhesive sections or corresponding fastening devices. The assembling member 60 each assembling member is a shaft passing through a corresponding loop 51 of the strap 50, the extending arm 32 of the transmission member 30, the limiting slot 107 of the main body 10 and the connecting member 40, to connect the transmission member 30, the connecting member 40 and the straps 50. Please refer to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8. When the driving device 20 is activated, the driving shaft 21 drives the eccentric member 22 to generate eccentric rotation, such that the transmission member 30 is pushed by the eccentric member 22 to slide. With the positioning block 33, the corresponding raised portion 106, and the limiting slot 107, the transmission member 30, the connecting member 40 and the assembling member 60 are capable of moving only straight, which can prevent from discomforting twist.
For different body areas, the straps 50 can be placed around a waistline area and abdominal area of a use since the loop 51 of the strap 50 is adjustable, as shown in FIG. 9. When the driving device 20 is activated, the transmission member 30 drives the two assembling members 60 to slide, the two straps 50 provide synchronized pushing and pulling movements onto the muscle and fat at the waistline area and abdominal area for exercising effect.
For different body areas, since the loop 51 of the strap 50 is adjustable, the straps 50 can be placed around a hip area of the user, as shown in FIG. 10. When the driving device 20 is activated, the transmission member 30 drives the two assembling members 60 to slide, the two straps 50 provide synchronized pushing and pulling movements onto the muscle and fat at the hip area and abdominal area for exercising effect.
For different body areas, since the loop 51 of the strap 50 is adjustable, the straps 50 can be placed around an upper leg area or a lower leg area of the user, as shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12. When the driving device 20 is activated, the transmission member 30 drives the two assembling members 60 to slide, the two straps 50 provide synchronized pushing and pulling movements onto the muscle and fat at the upper leg area or the lower leg area and abdominal area for exercising effect. Furthermore, the driving device 20 can be a single-phase motor (as shown in FIG. 6) or a double-phase motor (as shown in FIG. 13). When the driving device 20 is a double-phase motor, two transmission member 30 are respectively mounted onto a top face and a bottom face of the driving device 20, which is connected to a bearing 23 jacketed onto the eccentric member 22.
With the above-mentioned exercise device has following benefits: 1. The main body 10 is a portable size, which is convenient for the user. 2. The straps 50 are able to surround a large area of human body area, which can provide better massaging effect. 3. The straps 50 provide non-vibration movement to the human body area, which can prevent discomfort feelings. 4.
The straps 50 are capable of dragging muscle and fat on the human body, as shown in FIG. 15, which can provide massaging effect and exercising effect at the same time. 5. The long and adjustable straps 50 allow the exercise device to be placed around most of human body areas. 6. The long and adjustable straps 50 provide synchronized movements to the human body without discomfort feeling.
Although the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A portable exercise device comprising: a main body, a driving device, at least one transmission member, at least two straps and at least two assembling members, wherein:

the main body has an inner space, the inner space has a containment space, and a limiting slot and an opening are respectively disposed on a bottom portion and a sidewall of opposite sides of the main body;

the driving device is a motor disposed in the containment space of the main body, the driving device connected to an eccentric member and a driving shaft;

the transmission member includes a longitudinal slot and an extension arm disposed adjacent to each of two sides of the longitudinal slot, the transmission member disposed in the inner space of the main body, the eccentric member inserted through the longitudinal slot, and front and rear sidewalls of the main body are configured to position the transmission member such that the transmission member is capable of moving only in the inner space of the main body;

a first end of each strap is placed through a corresponding opening of the main body and attached onto a corresponding extension arm of the transmission member in via a corresponding assembling member, and a second end of each strap provides an adjustable fastening section; and

each assembling member is placed through the corresponding extension arm of the transmission member and the corresponding limiting slot of the main body, such that each assembling member couples the strap and the transmission member together, and the two assembling members are respectively secured onto a bottom portion the main body.

2. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body includes the bottom portion and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom portion, the bottom portion and the sidewall at least partially defining the inner space of the main body, and the inner space is divided by a cylindrical member to form the containment space.

3. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sidewall of the main body has a raised portion, a front and rear side of the transmission member are each provided with a positioning block, such that the transmission member is capable of moving only in the inner space of the main body.

4. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main body has a top cover and a bottom cover, the top cover and the bottom cover enclosing the main body.

5. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the driving device is a single-phase motor, an upper side and lower side of the single-phase motor respectively coupled to the transmission member and a connecting member, the connecting member being used for securing the assembling member.

6. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the driving device is a double-phase motor, an upper side and lower side of the double-phase motor respectively coupled to a transmission member.

7. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the eccentric member is jacketed with a bearing.

8. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first end of each strap forms a loop, each assembling member is a shaft passing through a corresponding loop to attach the strap onto the transmission member.

9. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two adjustable fastening sections are corresponding Velcro or adhesive sections.

10. The portable exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two adjustable fastening sections are corresponding fastening devices.