WO1996025205A1 - Device for specific physical exercise of the human body in the vertical position - Google Patents

Device for specific physical exercise of the human body in the vertical position Download PDF

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WO1996025205A1
WO1996025205A1 PCT/EP1996/000529 EP9600529W WO9625205A1 WO 1996025205 A1 WO1996025205 A1 WO 1996025205A1 EP 9600529 W EP9600529 W EP 9600529W WO 9625205 A1 WO9625205 A1 WO 9625205A1
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Augusto Vitale
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0218—Drawing-out devices
    • A61H1/0229—Drawing-out devices by reducing gravity forces normally applied to the body, e.g. by lifting or hanging the body or part of it
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
    • A63B2022/0635—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers specially adapted for a particular use
    • A63B2022/0647—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers specially adapted for a particular use for cycling in a standing position, i.e. without a seat or support for the trunk

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  • the present invention relates to a device for specific physical exercise of the human body while suspended vertically.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a device for physical exercise, in particular where that exercise is directed towards improving the condition of the joints and muscles of the backbone area of the human body, from the neck and shoulders to the pelvis and hips.
  • This object is achieved by the present invention through the realization of a device for specific physical exercise of the human body in the vertical position, comprising a support structure in the form of a frame, in an upper part thereof an element for the suspension of user's hands is foreseen and in a lower part thereof a stationary bicycle is placed at such a distance that the user or patient is in an upright, well extended position during cycling.
  • Said frame could advantageously have provision in an upper part thereof for a head-support for the user or patient.
  • Said support frame is preferably of a space-saving folding type.
  • Fig.l is a schematic front upright view of a device according to the present invention,-
  • Fig.2 is a longitudinal side view of the device according to the invention as shown in fig. 1;
  • Fig.3 is a longitudinal side view similar to that of fig.2, showing another embodiment of the device according to the present invention.
  • Figs.4 and 5 are views of two further embodiments of the device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 an initial schematic design is shown of a device for specific physical exercise of the joints and muscles of the backbone area of the human body according to the present invention.
  • a device so arranged is used with the body of the patient quite erect and in traction, and is indicated in general as 11.
  • the device 11 comprises a support frame 12 that can be put in a vertical position, to which is fitted a suspension bar 18 for the hands and a stationary bicycle 14, on which the patient's feet rest and work.
  • a further head-support 13 may be attached directly above the pedals of the exercise cycle 14.
  • the support structure 12 is shown as a space-saving folding frame, like a step-ladder.
  • This structure has two pairs of parallel and spaced uprights, 15 and 16, which are hinged at their upper extremities by a shaft 17 passing through the tubular bar 18.
  • the head-support 13 is fixed to this tubular bar 18 by a cable 19 or similar attaching means. To facilitate positioning, the head-support 13 may be detachable from the tubular bar 18 to be more easily fitted on the patient head and thereafter re-attached to the tubular bar or cable 19. Of further assistance in this working phase is a seat or saddle 20 fitted to one pair of said uprights (in the embodiment the seat 20 is shown on a cross-member 25 between an upright pair 15) . The patient, so seated, may attend to the various attachment operations i.e. putting on the head-support 13, attaching the head-support 13 to the tubular bar 18 or the cable 19, and reach the tubular bar 18 with his hands.
  • the position of the seat or saddle 20 with respect to the cross-member 25 of uprights or directly with the pair of uprights involved, may be regulated and the height with respect to the ground or mounting platform may be adjusted depending on the height of the patient.
  • the cable 19 may be of such diameter as to guarantee safe working, i.e. small enough to break if subjected to such stress as would cause the user to be in potential danger,- a safety release link could be incorporated into the head-support 13.
  • said horizontal support 21 has two easily-undone locking elements at either end which engage the cross-members of the upright pairs 15 and 16.
  • these locking elements could comprise a series of holes 22 on at least one of a pair of connection links 29 and 30.
  • Locking pins 23 are inserted through said holes and corresponding holes 24 on the horizontal support 21. The equipment is set up on the basis of the patient's height by the patient himself before starting an exercise session.
  • the patient proceeds to put on the head-support 13 (using the seat or saddle 20 where necessary) and attach the same to the tubular bar 18 or cable 19.
  • the patient or user can then suspend himself by hand from the upper bar 18 and in addition may decide to suspend his head too.
  • the pat ient or user then begins pedal l ing on the stationary bicycle with the body suspended, using the seat where necessary before beginning or during the session to rest .
  • the pedalling action causes alternating lateral oscillations of all the spinal joints which are unloaded and in extension, and of the joints between the sacrum, the spinal column and the ilium bones of the pelvis.
  • This type of device makes it possible to carry out very efficient therapeutic and preventive gymnastic exercises against rheumatic complaints (from lumbago to cervical arthrosis) , and to perform post-operative orthopaedic physiotherapy in optimum unloaded conditions.
  • the patient or user could change the position of the pins 23 to vary the position of the parts or to fold away the structure.
  • Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of a structure according to the present invention.
  • the embodiment presents a support structure 112 comprising a base 130 from which extend arched uprights 115 (or 116) , carrying the head-support 113 hinged at 117.
  • suspension hinged element 117 is attached to an eccentric 131 which can be rotated with respect to the uprights 115 (or 116) to vary the height of the head- support 113 with respect to the ground or at least the stationary bicycle 114.
  • An height adjustable seat 120, cross-members 126 and upper bars 118 are provided in this case too for the hands of the patient or user when he is standing up on the device.
  • Fig.4 shows a further embodiment of the device whose parts are referred to by the same reference numbers as before preceded by the digit "2".
  • a head-support 213 can be attached thereof.
  • Fig. 5 shows yet another embodiment of the device whose parts are referred to by the same reference numbers as before preceded by the digit "3".
  • the support structure is divided into two parts, respectively upper and lower elements: 312' and 312".
  • the lower part 312" comprises a simple stationary bicycle 314, to which is attached a saddle 320 and a bar 326 for the hands.
  • the upper part 312' comprises a shelf 333 which is attached to a house wall 334, preferably near an arch or door. This shelf 333 can suspend a handle 318 for the hands as well as the head-support 313, with suitable means of adjustment so as to vary the height as in previous examples.

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Abstract

A device for specific physical exercise of the human body in the vertical position comprising a support structure in the form of a frame on whose upper part there is provision for the suspension of the user's hands and on whose lower part there is provision for a stationary bicycle at such a distance that the user or patient is upright, well extended and in traction during cycling. There is also provision in the upper part for a head-support for the user.

Description

DEVICE FOR SPECIFIC PHYSICAL EXERCISE OF THE HUMAN BODY IN THE VERTICAL POSITION Technical Field
The present invention relates to a device for specific physical exercise of the human body while suspended vertically. Background Art
At present, the increase in static work - either seated for hours at a check-out, a computer, the control-panel of some digitally-controlled process or automated machine- tool, or, due to increasing use, at the wheel of a car - has forced many people to spend hours in unnatural cramped position which has lead to a marked increase in the number of cases of joint and spinal column problems - particularly those of the backbone area, from the neck to the pelvis and hips.
Primary prevention of these problems begins with promotion of physical activity in general, using suitable equipment such as exercise bicycles, rowing machines, equipments with adjustable weight or spring resistances. None of these allows complete and correct movement of the* joints of the lower back of the human body. Alternatively, people suffering from this kind of complaint may undergo treatment at a suitably equipped centre where the patient is essentially passive and is subjected to a prescribed amount and type of exercise treatment by a specialist operative.
This kind of solution is not the most convenient for the patients because they have to present themselves at a centre at fixed times and have to follow the treatment as directed with little opportunity either to vary the regime to suit their own specific needs and symptoms or to personalize it to their own use and consumption while complying with minimum safety regulations and precautions.
Disclosure of the invention
An object of the present invention is to provide a device for physical exercise, in particular where that exercise is directed towards improving the condition of the joints and muscles of the backbone area of the human body, from the neck and shoulders to the pelvis and hips. This object is achieved by the present invention through the realization of a device for specific physical exercise of the human body in the vertical position, comprising a support structure in the form of a frame, in an upper part thereof an element for the suspension of user's hands is foreseen and in a lower part thereof a stationary bicycle is placed at such a distance that the user or patient is in an upright, well extended position during cycling. Said frame could advantageously have provision in an upper part thereof for a head-support for the user or patient.
Said support frame is preferably of a space-saving folding type.
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The characteristics and advantages of a device for specific physical exercise of the joints and muscles of the backbone area of the human body according to the present invention will be more evident from the following illustrative though not limitative description which refers to the attached drawings, in which :
Fig.l is a schematic front upright view of a device according to the present invention,-
Fig.2 is a longitudinal side view of the device according to the invention as shown in fig. 1;
Fig.3 is a longitudinal side view similar to that of fig.2, showing another embodiment of the device according to the present invention, and
Figs.4 and 5 are views of two further embodiments of the device according to the present invention.
Modes of carrying out the invention
With reference to figures 1 and 2, an initial schematic design is shown of a device for specific physical exercise of the joints and muscles of the backbone area of the human body according to the present invention.
A device so arranged is used with the body of the patient quite erect and in traction, and is indicated in general as 11. The device 11 comprises a support frame 12 that can be put in a vertical position, to which is fitted a suspension bar 18 for the hands and a stationary bicycle 14, on which the patient's feet rest and work. A further head-support 13 may be attached directly above the pedals of the exercise cycle 14.
In the embodiment shown in figs. 1 and 2, the support structure 12 is shown as a space-saving folding frame, like a step-ladder.
This structure has two pairs of parallel and spaced uprights, 15 and 16, which are hinged at their upper extremities by a shaft 17 passing through the tubular bar 18.
The head-support 13 is fixed to this tubular bar 18 by a cable 19 or similar attaching means. To facilitate positioning, the head-support 13 may be detachable from the tubular bar 18 to be more easily fitted on the patient head and thereafter re-attached to the tubular bar or cable 19. Of further assistance in this working phase is a seat or saddle 20 fitted to one pair of said uprights (in the embodiment the seat 20 is shown on a cross-member 25 between an upright pair 15) . The patient, so seated, may attend to the various attachment operations i.e. putting on the head-support 13, attaching the head-support 13 to the tubular bar 18 or the cable 19, and reach the tubular bar 18 with his hands. The position of the seat or saddle 20 with respect to the cross-member 25 of uprights or directly with the pair of uprights involved, may be regulated and the height with respect to the ground or mounting platform may be adjusted depending on the height of the patient. The cable 19 may be of such diameter as to guarantee safe working, i.e. small enough to break if subjected to such stress as would cause the user to be in potential danger,- a safety release link could be incorporated into the head-support 13. According to the present invention, a stationary bicycle
14 is located for example on a support cross-member 21 in an essentially horizontal position.
According to the present invention, said horizontal support 21 has two easily-undone locking elements at either end which engage the cross-members of the upright pairs 15 and 16. In more detail, on further cross-members 27 and 28 connected to the upright pairs 15 and 16, these locking elements could comprise a series of holes 22 on at least one of a pair of connection links 29 and 30. Locking pins 23 are inserted through said holes and corresponding holes 24 on the horizontal support 21. The equipment is set up on the basis of the patient's height by the patient himself before starting an exercise session.
Once the support structure 12 has been assembled in the open position with the support cross-member 21 for the stationary bicycle 14 in the desired position, the patient proceeds to put on the head-support 13 (using the seat or saddle 20 where necessary) and attach the same to the tubular bar 18 or cable 19.
Then, steadying himself in the erect position with hands on the frame uprights 15 and 16 or in some cases of differentiated exercise with hands on a rest element on any cross-member 26 of the support frame 12, the patient can place his feet on the stationary bicycle 14.
The patient or user can then suspend himself by hand from the upper bar 18 and in addition may decide to suspend his head too.
The pat ient or user then begins pedal l ing on the stationary bicycle with the body suspended, using the seat where necessary before beginning or during the session to rest .
While pedalling, due to the vertical suspension, the spinal column is not under any load and is in traction.
There is a simultaneous extension and stretching of all the long muscles of the back, from the neck to the hips.
In this position i.e. setting the distance between the bar
18 and the stationary bicycle 14 at the maximum extension of the patient or user, the pedalling action causes alternating lateral oscillations of all the spinal joints which are unloaded and in extension, and of the joints between the sacrum, the spinal column and the ilium bones of the pelvis.
As the pedalling is carried out with the body suspended by the arms from the bar 18 there is gymnastic mobilization in traction of all the joints and muscles of the shoulder between the trunk and arms.
This type of device makes it possible to carry out very efficient therapeutic and preventive gymnastic exercises against rheumatic complaints (from lumbago to cervical arthrosis) , and to perform post-operative orthopaedic physiotherapy in optimum unloaded conditions.
Advantageously, the patient or user could change the position of the pins 23 to vary the position of the parts or to fold away the structure.
Fig. 3 shows a further embodiment of a structure according to the present invention.
The embodiment presents a support structure 112 comprising a base 130 from which extend arched uprights 115 (or 116) , carrying the head-support 113 hinged at 117.
In this case the suspension hinged element 117 is attached to an eccentric 131 which can be rotated with respect to the uprights 115 (or 116) to vary the height of the head- support 113 with respect to the ground or at least the stationary bicycle 114.
An height adjustable seat 120, cross-members 126 and upper bars 118 are provided in this case too for the hands of the patient or user when he is standing up on the device.
The remaining parts, identified by numbers preceded by the digit "1", behave in an equivalent way to those of the first embodiment and function in an advantageous way, applying the same general innovative concept of the present invention.
Fig.4 shows a further embodiment of the device whose parts are referred to by the same reference numbers as before preceded by the digit "2".
There is thus a much simplified support structure 212 to whose upper cross-member is attached an upper suspension element 218 for the hands, like handlebar. This handlebar
218 can be adjusted up and down by means of a locknut 232 or pin, and a head-support 213 can be attached thereof.
Below this the usual stationary bicycle 214 is mounted on the support structure 212.
Fig. 5 shows yet another embodiment of the device whose parts are referred to by the same reference numbers as before preceded by the digit "3".
In this case the support structure is divided into two parts, respectively upper and lower elements: 312' and 312". The lower part 312" comprises a simple stationary bicycle 314, to which is attached a saddle 320 and a bar 326 for the hands. The upper part 312' comprises a shelf 333 which is attached to a house wall 334, preferably near an arch or door. This shelf 333 can suspend a handle 318 for the hands as well as the head-support 313, with suitable means of adjustment so as to vary the height as in previous examples.
These later examples apply the same innovative concept of the present invention and must be considered as being included within the protection afforded by the present invention .

Claims

1. A device for specific physical exercise of the human body in a vertical suspended position, comprising a support structure in the form of a frame that, in its upper part allows to position a suspension element for the patient or user's hands, and in its lower part houses a stationary bicycle at such a distance that the user or patient is upright, well extended during cycling.
2. A device according to Claim 1, characterized in that said frame comprises, in one upper part thereof, an element for the suspension of the head of the user or patient .
3. A device according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that said frame is of the space- saving foldaway type.
4. A device according to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that within said support structure, said upper part thereof is separated from its lower part.
5. A device according to any of the Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that said support structure comprises two pairs of uprights, which are jointed in an upper hinge point .
6. A device according to Claim 5, characterized in that each upright of said pairs of uprights is spaced from the other one, and said hinge is made by means of a bar at an upper meeting point of the uprights.
7. A device according to Claim 2, characterized in that said head-support is attached to said support structure upper part by means of a cable.
8. A device according to Claim 7, characterized in that said cable has a diameter which will ensure its safe use.
9. A device according to Claim 7 or 8, characterized in that said cable is attached to said upper part by means of a safety release element.
10. A device according to Claim 2, characterized in that said head-support for the patient being freely detachable from said upper part of said support structure.
11. A device according to Claim 2, characterized in that said head-support for the patient has a variable length.
12. A device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that said stationary bicycle is placed on a support cross-member which can be locked at different heights on the said frame.
13. A device according to Claim 12, characterized in that said support cross-member is fitted almost at its opposite ends with locking elements, easily undone, with respect to parts of said support structure.
14. A device according to Claim 12, characterized in that said support structure has two pairs of uprights on which said locking elements are placed, said locking elements consisting of a series of holes made at different heights to receive through pins which also engage a corresponding series of holes on said cross-member.
15. A device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that said support structure has a seat or saddle whose height can be adjusted with respect to said structure.
16. A device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said support structure comprises a base from which arched uprights extend which carry in a hinged condition both said hand suspension element and said head suspension element.
17. A device according to Claim 16, characterized in that said hinge element for said head-support element is fitted to an eccentric which can rotate with reference to said uprights and allows to vary the height of said head- support with respect to the ground or said stationary bicycle.
18. A device according to Claim 4, characterized in that said upper part of said support structure, separated from said lower part, can be attachable to a wall and carries the support elements for the hands and for the head.
19. A device according to Claim 4, characterized in that said lower part of said support structure is in the form of a stationary bicycle.
20. A device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that said suspension element for the head and hands is a handlebar, adjustable for height above the stationary bicycle.
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