WO2006004430A2 - Appareil d'entrainement - Google Patents

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WO2006004430A2
WO2006004430A2 PCT/NO2005/000252 NO2005000252W WO2006004430A2 WO 2006004430 A2 WO2006004430 A2 WO 2006004430A2 NO 2005000252 W NO2005000252 W NO 2005000252W WO 2006004430 A2 WO2006004430 A2 WO 2006004430A2
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Ziad Badarneh
Campbell Ellis
Benedict J. M. Hansen
Torbjørn MOLLATT
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Campbell Ellis
Hansen Benedict J M
Mollatt Torbjoern
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  • the present invention relates to training and exercise equipment, and more specifically to a stationary training apparatus providing a plurality of cyclic paths to users feet, for simulating a range of motions, including walking, jogging, running, climbing and skiing.
  • a range of a new type of training machines has been developed.
  • These training machines are often called elliptical trainers or cross trainers.
  • the aim of these trainers is to achieve an elliptical like orbit of users feet during a workout similar to that commonly encountered during walking or running. Since the user's feet never leave the foot rails, minimal impact is produced.
  • the elliptical trainers on the market aim at competing against treadmills and steppers, the motion provided though is an elliptical orbit to the feet supports of the apparatus, aiming to simulate a walking, jogging or running motion.
  • the present invention solves the orbit of the pedals and or platforms quite differently than the above mention art.
  • a singular piece of equipment may be utilized to simulate different exercise apparatus, including walking, jogging, running, skiing and climbing.
  • No publication regarding the prior art of elliptical machines has been known to show a solution achieving an optimal and simulated natural feet and leg movement, having a plurality of optional motions and with means for easily adjustments of the motions as the present invention does.
  • Another aspect of the invention is strengthening of the joints and more specifically the muscles and tendons.
  • Training during instability also called proprioseptive training, has shown positive effects strengthening the muscles round joints.
  • a medical study using unstable pedals during training proves significant results. Such pedals are shown in publication WO00/68067 assigned to Flexiped AS. The medical test mentioned was published in Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, Vol. 13, issue 4, August 2003, author: Dr. Per H ⁇ iness.
  • the present invention offers inclusion of elements of instability, specifically regarding supporting means for the feet.
  • the feet supports will optionally be able to tilt transversely of the path of motion, and in addition have the ability to tilt parallel to the path of motion, to give a toe-heel movement.
  • a training and exercise apparatus with assisting handles for arm movement and for assisting in simulating a range of stepping motions, including walking, jogging, running, climbing and skiing, and with means for manually or automatically adjusting motions from a linear path to elliptical path cycles or elliptical like path cycles to the footrest for user's feet.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention is a training apparatus with handles for arm movement and manually or automatically adjustable path of feet supports.
  • the present invention is to provide the above training apparatus, which can be selectively adjusted to match the stride of the user, the size of path and the type of exercise chosen.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus with means for producing any desired path cycle or movement wanted by the user, and more specifically provide for selective adjustment to match e.g. stride of the user, size of path cycle and the type of exercise chosen, preferably with automatically means.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a controlled posture and angle of the feet supports related to the exercise apparatus to match the stride and any movement required by the user.
  • the present invention also aims at providing a crank device useful for the exercise apparatus and which provides for a greater range of modes of use, and is capable of contributing to the versatility previous unknown to a single piece of apparatus for physical exercise.
  • the invention utilises cardanic motion for producing a plurality of path cyclic motions in a training or exercise apparatus.
  • the motions are provided by a crank mechanism utilising cardanic motion which on each side of an axle has a disc, sprocket, cog or gear, here referred to as a sun gear, which is fixed relative to a second gear of half the size which revolves around the sun gear.
  • the second gear is rotationally fixed on a wheel, with an axle rotationally running through the sun gear.
  • the wheel is supported on a bearing, which is placed around the sun gear and the second gear.
  • the rotational motion of the second gear is provided through a linkage to the sun gear, the linkage being gears, belts, chains or other mechanical transmission means.
  • the second gear is fixed to a crank arm, said crank arm having feet supporting means.
  • the feet supports in a preferred embodiment have means for controlling stability and angle relative to the motion.
  • the wheel can be of such weight and size that it serves as a momentum-storing device to simulate the momentum of the body during various stepping motions. Resistance may be applied to the rotation of the wheel, to make the motion harder or easier to achieve. This resistance may be co ⁇ ordinated with the workout level desired by the user. Similar kind of system is found on training/exercise apparatus, such as ergo-meter bikes, spinning bikes, cross trainers and the like.
  • the orientation of the inventive crank system may be adjusted rotationally in order to change the inclination of the path and motion, the rotation of the system preferably being assisted by a motor.
  • the feet supporting means also have means for adjusting the angle to create a toe-to-heel tilt.
  • the feet supporting means in form of platforms have optional tilt movement with an adjustable mechanism, the movement transverse to the stepping motion, for utilising proprioceptive training and exercise mode.
  • a further embodiment of the inventive crank system utilizes motors on the crank arms in order to change the cyclic path of the feet supports, this function available during use of an exercise apparatus utilising the inventive crank system, the paths changeable from walking, running to climb or skiing motions.
  • the control mechanism for angle control of the feet supports is in a variation of an exercise apparatus according to the invention, achieved by utilizing linkages in a parallelogram fashion, the linkages pivotally supported to the apparatus frame.
  • a flywheel is mounted on a portion of the frame connected so to rotate as result of the crank movements.
  • the flywheel serves as a momentum- storing device to simulate the momentum of the body during various stepping motions. Resistance may be applied to the rotation of the flywheel, to make the motion harder or easier to achieve. This resistance may be co-ordinated with the workout level desired by the user. Similar kind of system is found on training/exercise apparatus, such as ergo-meter bikes, spinning bikes, cross trainers and the like.
  • the exercise apparatus would in a preferred embodiment include handlebars, which move as part of a training exercise.
  • the handle bars would be pivotally fixed to a forward part of the training apparatus and hinged to bars linked to rotational parts of the crank mechanism in such a way that the bars move in an opposite direction relative to the feet supports giving a full cardiovascular workout.
  • a preferred embodiment of the training apparatus would include a user input, monitoring and control device, hereinafter referred to as a human machine interface device (HMI) which allows the user to adjust the machine so to achieve desired motion, speed, resistance and path, it being walking, jogging, running, climbing or skiing.
  • HMI human machine interface device
  • the HMI device or interface console is preferably of a touch-screen type, but could also be a combination of a display/screen and a panel of buttons.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a training apparatus with a crank device according to the invention
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the crank device shown in fig. 1 where one of the wheels is removed disclosing the inner drive assembly;
  • Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of the inside of one of the crank wheels disclosing the inner drive assembly
  • Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the apparatus and inventive crank device, with the crank arm feet support control drive assembly;
  • Figs. 5a and 5b show side views of the crank device shown in figs. 1-4;
  • Fig. 6 shows section VI — VI as marked in fig. 5a, of the crank device assembly
  • Figs. 7a-7d shows schematically the principle of cardanic motion
  • Fig. 8 shows schematically how the dimensions between the components vary the size and shape of the feet supports orbital path cycle
  • Figs. 9a - 9e show schematically inclination and path cycle motions for of the feet supports provided by the apparatus according to the invention
  • Fig. 10 illustrates a first embodiment of a crank wheel principle of the invention
  • Figs. 11 and 12 illustrate second and third variants of the embodiment shown in fig. 10;
  • Figs. 13a and 13b show handlebars linked to the crank device
  • Fig. 14 indicates means for momentum storage and resistance connected with the crank device
  • Fig. 15 shows a motor connected with the crank device
  • Fig. 16 shows schematically the training apparatus drive and resistance system
  • Fig. 17 shows a perspective view of a modified foot-supporting platform with sideways tilt function
  • Figs. 18a -18c show bottom, side and rear views, respectively of the foot supporting platform as shown in fig. 17, and figs. 18d and 18e are sections XVIIId - XVIIId and XVIIIe - XVIIIe in fig.18c and 18b, respectively;
  • Fig. 19a is a top plan view and fig. 19b is a perspective view shown with a transverse section XlXb-XIXb of the foot supporting platform of fig 17, said platform has means for providing toe and heel movement;
  • Fig. 20 shows an exploded view of a mechanism for providing toe and heel motion of the platform as shown in fig. 19;
  • Fig. 21 shows a perspective view of an enlarged fractional part of the platform as shown in figs. 19 and 20;
  • Fig. 22 is a side view, partly shown in section of the platform as shown in figs. 19 to 21 and related to section XXII-XXII in fig. 23;
  • Fig. 23 shows a rear view of the platform with structural elements as shown in fig. 19 to 22;
  • Fig. 24 shows in an enlarged view detail of the lower part shown in fig. 22;
  • Fig. 25 shows schematically tilting motion of the feet-supporting platforms to provide up and down motion of toe and heel.
  • Fig. 26 shows a perspective view of a second training apparatus with an inventive crank device according to the invention, the apparatus representing a variation of the above-disclosed solution;
  • Fig. 27a shows a side view of the training apparatus shown in fig. 26, fig. 27b showing a rear view.
  • Figs. 28, 29 and 30 show details of the training apparatus shown in figs. 26-27;
  • Figs. 31a and 3 Ib show a perspective view of a third training apparatus with an inventive crank device according to the invention, the apparatus representing a variation of the above-disclosed solution;
  • Fig. 32 shows detail of apparatus crank wheel;
  • Fig. 33 shows a side view of training apparatus shown in fig. 29a and 29b, showing the apparatus without handles for reference of section XXXII - XXXII shown in fig. 34;
  • Fig. 35 shows a side view of training apparatus where one side of the crank wheel assembly is removed to show centre part and adjustment means within the crank device;
  • Fig. 36 shows details of adjustment means for the crank device as shown in fig. 35;
  • Fig. 37 shows schematically the HMI system within a training apparatus for adjustment of crank arms
  • Fig. 38 shows schematically the HMI system within a training apparatus for adjustment of incline
  • Fig. 39 shows a block schematic of the HMI system for the training apparatus with different training options available.
  • Figs. 1 to 6 show a crank device with frame 100, thus representing a training apparatus according to the invention.
  • a crank device assembly comprising of two feet supports 102 and 102' rotationally connected to crank arms 104 and 104' which in turn are rotationally connected to wheels 106 and 106'.
  • the wheels run on bearings 108 and 108% which are fixed to a centre piece 100' of the frame 100.
  • the wheels are toothed and the rotary motion is synchronized by gear 110.
  • Through frame piece 100' is an axle 112 rotationally attached (fig. 6).
  • the axle 112 is fixed with a lever 113. Any rotational movement of the axle 112 is controlled by lever 113.
  • the lever 113 is fixed to the frame 100 by a pin (indicated by dotted line 114) at one of a number of pinholes 115.
  • a motor 120 is connected to a threaded bolt 121, which is connected with the lever 113. Operation of the motor will position the lever within given workspace as indicated by arrow 122.
  • Gears 130 and 130' are fixed to the axle 112.
  • the gears 130, 130' are normally non-rotational relative to the frame 100, arms 104, 104' and platforms 102, 102', but are rotationally limited by positioning of the lever 113.
  • the gears 130, 130' act as sun gears relative to gears 132, 132' which have axle members 134, 134' which extend through the wheels 106, 106' and are fixedly attached to arms 104, 104'.
  • the crank arms 104, 104' will follow any movement of gears 132, 132', which is connected to sun gears 130, 130' through use of belts 135, 135', the transmission ratio between the gears 130, 130' and 132, 132' being 2:1.
  • Feet supporting means as pedals or platforms 102, 102' are rotationally connected to the crank arms 104, 104' by means of axles 136, 136' which are rotationally located at an end region of the arms 104, 104'.
  • axles 136, 136' On the axles 136, 136' are fixedly attached gears 138, 138' which are operationally connected to a further pair of gears 139, 139' through use of belts 140, 140', the transmission ratio between the gears 138,138' and 139, 139' being 1:1.
  • Gears 139, 139' are fixedly attached to axles 141, 141', said axles 141, 141' rotationally extending through axle pieces 134, 134'.
  • gears 132, 132' on axles 141, 141' are fixedly attached gears 142, 142', which are connected at a transmission ratio of 1 :1 to gears 143, 143' located at an inside region of gears 130, 130', said gears 142, 142' and 143, 143' operationally interconnected by means of belts 144, 144'.
  • Gears 130, 130' as well as gears 143, 143' are fixedly attached to axle 112.
  • Belts 135, 135' and 144, 144' are tensioned by rollers 150, 150' and 151, 151' which are rotationally attached to discs 152, 152' and 153, 153' on the inside of wheels 106, 106'. Further, rotating discs 152, 152' and 153, 153', as indicated by arrows 155 - 155'", adjusts the tension on the belts. Additional belt tensioners 156, 156' are located on the arms 104, 104' to tension belts 140, 140'.
  • Movement of the platforms 102, 102' through said path nevertheless provides for the platforms themselves to be held in a stable position through a full rotation of the crank assembly through interaction between the respective gears 138, 138', 139, 139' and 142, 142' which counteracts any tendency to rotary motion of the platforms themselves through connection to fixed gears 143, 143'.
  • the size and shape of the feet support path cycles is a result of the length between each foot support connection point on the crank arm to its point of rotation on the crank wheel in relation to the crank arms point of rotation on the crank wheel to the centre rotation point of the crank wheel.
  • On the crank arms there is preferably a number of holes, or a longitudinal groove, as indicated on fig.
  • the incline of the feet supports are variable. This is done by adjusting the lever 113 as indicated by arrow 117 on fig. 3 or arrow 122 on fig. 5b, which again turns the sun gears 130, 130' and turns the crank mechanism thereby imposing an inclination of the path of motion of the feet support.
  • FIGs. 7a to 7d show the principle motion of one side of the crank device according to the invention.
  • the foot support is located at an end of an arm 162.
  • the foot support 160 is forced through foot movement from an apparatus user in a downward and forward direction as indicated by arrow 161.
  • the foot support 160 is connected to the arm 162 at one end or connection point 165 thereof, said arm 162 at its other end is fixedly attached to gear 163.
  • Gear 163 is operationally connected to a sun gear 164 through use of a belt or chain 170.
  • PL is length of path (orbital or rectilinear) described by the foot supports, i.e. the stride length
  • PH is height of path (orbital or rectilinear).
  • Adjustment of AL to be equal to WR can be utilised in a training/exercise apparatus for simulating a skiing motion.
  • the direction of the orbit the foot supports perform when set in motion is also dependent on the ratio AL: WR.
  • crank arm 162 When the crank arm 162 is shorter than the wheel radius, i.e. AL ⁇ WR, and when the crank arm is set in motion, the foot support will enter into an elliptical orbit in the same movement direction as that of the crank wheel 166.
  • crank arm 162 When the crank arm 162 is longer than the wheel radius and which when crank arm is set in motion gives the foot support an elliptical orbit in the opposite direction of the crank wheel 166.
  • the feet supports will describe an orbital path direction which will be in a direction opposite to direction of rotation of the main crank wheels, and if AL ⁇ WR the feet supports will describe an orbital path direction which will be in the same direction of rotation of the main crank wheel.
  • crank arm 162; 104, 104' is longer than the wheel 166; 106, 106'.
  • a stride length between 300 mm and 900 mm seems to be the range on which the dimensions AL and WR should be based. It will readily appreciated that the operating part forming the crank arm device assembly should easily fit with comfortable space clearance between the legs of a user.
  • Fig. 9a shows different orbits and paths cycles possible from using the crank device according to the invention explained above, reference numeral 180 indicating elliptical or circular orbits or path cycles, and reference numeral 181 indicating a straight or rectilinear path motion. The orbit and size of path cycles is explained with reference to fig. 8.
  • Fig. 9b shows an orbit of feet supports 182 throughout a movement cycle remaining in a horizontal orientation.
  • Fig. 9c shows an orbit of the feet supports being in a tilted position giving an inclined path.
  • This path cycle being achieved when turning the sun gear, which again rotates the relative orientation of the crank arms, feet supports and elliptical path.
  • the feet supports in this situation are following the inclination relative to a horizontal position.
  • the adjustment explained as a lever rotating the sun gear shown in above figs. 1-6.
  • Fig. 9d also shows an orbit of the feet supports being at an angle relative to a horizontal plane. Note the inclination of the orbit making a downward and upward movement orientation of the feet supports, although they remain in a horizontal posture, which when used in a training/exercise apparatus will give a climb or step sensation for the user.
  • the gears responsible for the orbital movement of the feet supports are independent of the gears controlling the posture of the feet support platforms, which is clearly shown on fig. 6 and described above.
  • the difference in effect between situation in fig. 9c and fig. 9d is the result of the gear 143, 143' being fixed relative to the sun gear 130, 130', situation 9c or fixed relative to the frame 100'.
  • Fig. 9e shows platforms oriented along a line, which is a result of crank arm length (AL) is equal of wheel radius (WR), which gives a skiing simulation used in a training machine.
  • the first embodiment of the inventive crank device assembly uses a belt 190 to transfer to crank arm 191 the desired motion.
  • Using sprockets and chains will give the same result.
  • Fig. 10 shows a stationary sun gear 192 and a rotary gear 193 fixedly located on the crank arm 191 at the rotation point of the arm 191, said gear 193 being able to be forcibly rotated relative to the sun gear 192 and will also be rotationally relative to rotation of the wheel 194.
  • the motion can also be achieved by using gears directly connected as shown in fig. 11 or conical gears, bevel gears as illustrated in fig. 12. In fig.
  • gear 203 fixedly attached to the crank arm 201 rotates, and in turn rotates gear 204, which then revolves around the circumference of gear 200.
  • Gears 200, 204 and 203 are in the diametrical ratios 2:1:1, and these gears are all in a rotary manner attached to crank wheel 205.
  • Fig. 12 shows gears 200 and 204 in fig. 11 now replaced by bevel gears 206, 207 and transmission gears 208, 208' interconnect by a common drive axle 209.
  • the gears 206, 207, 208 and 208' are all rotationally supported on the wheel 205.
  • the gear ratio between gears 206 and 207 should be 2:1.
  • the crank arm 201 to revolve 360 degrees and making an elliptical or linear path for the foot supporting means, the ratio between the inner gear and the outer gear must be 2:1.
  • the crank device according to the invention creates the driving mechanism for training apparatus.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention is to achieve a training apparatus, which has means for adjusting the motion path cycle of the feet supports.
  • the inclination must be adjustable (as explained above) and the size of the path must be adjustable.
  • the size of path as is explained above in regards to fig. 8, is dependent on the size of crank arm (AL) relative to the crank wheel radius (WR). This is achieved by having means of adjusting the fixing point of the footrest to the crank arm.
  • the embodiment shown in figs. 1 to 6 does however not show such means, but as indicated on fig. 4 the crank arm can have a number of holes, or longitudinal groove 157 where the feet supports axles 136, 136' can be fixed in.
  • the length of belts 140, 140' for controlling the angle of the feet supports will have to be adjusted or replaced accordingly. This aspect is further described and shown below in regards to figs. 26 -28.
  • a training apparatus preferably has handles, which reciprocate as a result of the rotational movements of the crank device.
  • Fig. 13a shows the crank device, here given reference numeral 220 on a frame 221. Wheels 224, 224' are fixed off centred on the axle and on each side of gear 110. Rings and bearings 225, 225' are rotationally attached to the wheels 224, 224', said rings and bearings 225, 225' having bars 226, 226' hinged to handlebars 227, 227' (227, not visible in the shown position of the crank device and bars).
  • the handlebars are tiltable relative to the frame at a pivot point 228, and move reciprocally in opposite phase and as a result of motion of the crank device, as indicated by arrow 229.
  • Fig. 13b shows an alternative solution where the bars 226, 226' are rotationally attached about axle member 134, 134' between wheels 106, 106' and crank arm 104, 104'.
  • the apparatus of present invention includes a system for selectively applying the braking or retarding force on the rotation of the crank wheels through for example an eddy current brake system, such as indicated on fig. 14 where a flywheel 230 of ferromagnetic material, e.g. iron is connected to a rotating part, e.g. gear 110, of the crank device by a belt 232 and where an electro ⁇ magnet 234 upon activation thereof causes a magnetic field which interacts with the flywheel 230 to attempt to retard or brake its rotation.
  • a brake system is known in the art and used on training/exercise apparatus currently on the market.
  • Other brake devices that could be used include using a belt running around the flywheel and provided with means for varying the tensioning, or by using conventional brake shoes interacting with the flywheel.
  • Fig. 15 show a motor 240 connected to gear 110.
  • an electric DC motor it is possible to change the current so that the motor either can drive the crank device or provide a resistance to movement of the crank device when forcibly moved by a user.
  • the training apparatus according to the invention would suitably have the provision of a control panel 250 with display and buttons or a touch screen for user monitoring and input, reference, as shown on fig. 1 and figs. 13 - 15.
  • Fig. 16 shows a block schematic layout of how such a control system to be used with the apparatus would be.
  • fig. 16 is a simplified block schematic indicating a crank arm device 251 connected to a motor 240.
  • An activator 256 e.g. a CPU (computer and/or programmed controllers) is controlled by a unit 250 forming an interface console, said device suitably being in the form of a control panel with display means or formed as a touch screen for user monitoring and input, also referred to as an HMI system.
  • a sensor 259 forms part of the system and signals to the CPU or activator 256 the speed of any rotating part of the crank device.
  • the HMI system provides the user of information needed to monitor and set the speed of the apparatus.
  • a user is able to select between for example a forced drive mode 252 and a movement resistance mode 254.
  • CPU 256 activates delivery of power 257 to the motor 240 which will drive the crank device if forced drive mode 252 is selected.
  • movement resistance mode 254 is selected the current setting of the power in the motor will cause the drive direction of the crank device to be in a reverse direction so as to give a movement resistance when crank is turned.
  • resistance mode 254 will activate for instance the magnetic resistance system 230, which is present instead of a motor, but as indicated above forced drive mode 252 is unavailable due to lack of a motor 240.
  • the training apparatus in a preferred embodiment has also integrated automatic means for adjusting the motion and paths of the foot supports, the motions shown on figs. 8 and 9.
  • automatic means for adjusting the motion and paths of the foot supports the motions shown on figs. 8 and 9.
  • the training apparatus and crank device will have means for supporting the feet of a user.
  • the crank device is mounted in; either platforms or pedals are intended to be attached to the crank arms.
  • a crank device should have mounted thereon multiple-use platforms or pedals.
  • a desirable feature of the feet supporting means is to have a tilting motion to the feet to achieve proprioceptive training, the feet supports preferably having means for locking this function.
  • Figs. 17 and 18 show a platform 260 fixedly attached to a frame 261, the frame 261 being tiltable and fixedly attached on an axle 262 linked to a body 263.
  • the body 263 has a lever 264 tiltable arranged about the axle 262.
  • the frame 261 has a curved track 265 on each side of the body 263, the body having a track 266 radial to the curved track.
  • a bolt 267 runs through and in the tracks.
  • the bolt 267 is forced into the radial track 266 by a spring 268 and the platform is locked.
  • the bolt is forced by the lever into the curved track 265, whereby the platform 260 is free to tilt bound by the length of the track.
  • One of the main objects of the invention is to control the level of the feet supporting means.
  • the above description has shown how to keep the platform at a static level throughout a revolving motion of the crank device.
  • Further embodiment of the invention provides for a motion where a toe-to-heel motion is achieved at each "end" positions of a path and motion.
  • Fig. 19 - 25 show a platform 260, which is to be attached to crank arms of the crank device according to the invention. Tilt motion with a lever to lock the tilt function is substantially the same as shown on fig. 17 and 18.
  • the platform is fixed to the crank arm by means of a bolt 280, which corresponds to axle 136 shown in fig. 6.
  • the platform is selectable tiltable or non-tiltable and is attached to body 282.
  • the body 282, in comparison to body 263 above, has a second axle 283, which holds a second body 284 having a cylindrical portion 284'
  • the bolt 280 runs inside the cylindrical portion 284' of the body 284 and is fixedly attached at end portion 285.
  • a cylinder 286 is located on bearings 287, 287' inside the cylindrical portion 284' of the second body 284, the bolt 280 extending through it, as more clearly seen on figs 19b and 21.
  • Cylinder 286 has a boss member 288, which fixedly attaches the cylinder relative to the crank arm of the crank device.
  • An off-centre ring 289 is located around the cylinder 286, the ring 289 being located inside a circular hollow part 290 of body 282.
  • a peg 291 (see fig. 24) and spring 292 is located inside the hollow part, which are in contact with the outside of ring 289.
  • the bolt 280 holds the platform at a stable level throughout a revolution of the crank device.
  • the cylinder 286 being fixed to the crank arm will create a rotation of the ring 289, which in turn forces the body 282 into a rocking motion from contact with said peg 291 and spring 292.
  • the ring orientation is set so that through a rotation of the crank a tilt upwards of a toe end 294 of the platform 260 is created at the most forward position 296 of the path 297 of the platforms and a tilt upwards of the heel end 295 of the platform is created at the rear position 298 of the platform's path cycle.
  • the drawings and description as follows will show a variation within the invention.
  • the figs. 26 — 28 show a training apparatus where the inventive crank device is divided so the mechanics is located on the outside of the users legs and feet opposed to the above shown and described solution which has the crank device between a users legs.
  • Fig. 26 show wheels 300 and 300' rotationally fixed on frame 301; the wheels 300 and 300' represent wheels 106 and 106' shown in figs. 1-6.
  • Crank arms 304 and 304' are fixed to gears 305 and 305' on axles 306, 306' which are located within wheels 300 and 300' and transmits a cardanic motion to the crank arms 304 and 304' in a manner as shown above in fig. 11 , and further disclosed below.
  • Sun gears 310, 310' as visible on figs. 28 and 30 are connected to axles 316, 316' located to the each side of frame 301 in the centre of each wheel 300, 300'.
  • Gears 311, 311' of backlash type (only 311 shown in figs.), connects with the sun gears 310, 310' at a ratio of 2:1 and connects to gears 305, 305' (only 305 shown in figs.), at ratio of 1:1.
  • Gears 311, 311' and gears 305, 305' are rotationally fixed to the wheels 300, 300' the wheels and gears set in motion producing cardanic motion to the foot supports 312, 312' which are connected to the crank arms 304, 304'.
  • the sun gears are adjustable in order to create an incline path of the foot supports.
  • Axles 316, 316' are fixed with sprockets 314, 314' which connects with sprockets 315, 315' fixed to axle 313, through use of chains 317, 317', indicated as dotted lines on figs. 27a, 27b.
  • a motor 320 is located on a lower part of the frame 301, which is connected with axle 313 through sprockets 322, 322' and chain 323.
  • the motor is activated for turning the axle 313 to adjust sun gears 310, 310' (fig. 30) connected on axles 316, 316' to create the effect of incline as described above relative to at least figs. 5 and 9.
  • Figs. 28 and 29 show one of the crank arms 304 with further details.
  • the crank arms 304, 304' has means for adjusting the feet supports connection point along the length of the crank arms to achieve a variation of cardanic motions as shown and described above relative to figs. 8-9.
  • Each crank arm 304, 304' has two motors 326, 326' and 326", 326'" which has threaded bolts 327- 327'".
  • the crank arms 304, 304' are connected with slide members 330, 330' which are slideable located in tracks on the crank arms, and connected with threaded bolts 327-327'".
  • Running the motors 326-326'" guides the members 330, 330' along the crank arms, as indicated by arrow 328 in fig. 29, to wanted position according to motion desired.
  • the angle of the feet supports relative to the horizontal is controlled by linkages 332-332'" connected with bars 333, 333' which also form motion to handles 334, 334'.
  • the feet supports have fork like members 329, 329' which are hinged to each pair of linkages 332, 332' and 332", 332'" which again are hinged to an end part of bars 333, 333' which at other ends are hinged to an upper part of the frame 301.
  • the linkages 332-323'" and bars 333, 333' make a "toe heel" motion of the foot supports during a revolution of the crank device, similar to motion shown above in fig.25.
  • the bars 333, 333' are given a swaying motion which is utilized making handles 334, 334' move in an opposite direction of the feet supports.
  • the handles 334, 334' are slide able fixed to carriages 335, 335' which are slideable located on bars 336-336'" on an upper part of the frame, the bars 336-336'" oriented horizontally and in the general longitude direction of the apparatus.
  • Each of the carriages 335, 335' are attached to a belt 337, 337' which runs round cogs 338, 339, and 338', 339'.
  • To cogs 338 and 338' are belts 340, 340', which again runs round further cogs 341, 341'.
  • These cogs have gears 342, 342' which are in contact with toothed parts 343, 343' fixed to the bars 333, 333'.
  • the motion of the bars 333, 333' and toothed parts 343, 343' turns cogs 341, 341', which again through belts 340, 340' turn cogs 338, 339, and 338', 339' making belts 337, 337' pull carriages 335, 335' with handles 334.
  • the handles as mentioned are slideable, the slide motion being vertical like.
  • the handles are slideable attached on poles 344, 344' and fixed to cylinder dampers 345, 345'.
  • a natural pulling downwards as indicated by arrow 346 also will occur and compress the cylinder.
  • the force hi the cylinder will force the handle in an upward direction.
  • crank wheels 300, 300' is synchronized and are connected with each other through an axle 325 which at each end part has a sprocket or cog (not shown) which are connected to said crank wheels using belts or chains as indicated with dotted lines 324, 324' on figs. 27a, 27b.
  • a flywheel which serves as a momentum-storing device may also be located on the apparatus and connected with axle 325 which is connected with the wheels 300, 300'. Though not shown on figs. 26-30 this may be done as indicated in above figs. 14 and 15, and should be obvious for any familiar with prior art of exercise apparatus.
  • a motor may also be connected to the crank wheels for assisting the apparatus motion and perform as means for braking the motion of the apparatus. Resistance may be applied to the rotation of the wheels, similar systems as found on training/exercise apparatus, such as ergo-meter bikes, spinning bikes, cross trainers and the like.
  • FIGs. 31a and 31b show a training apparatus, which has two rotationally wheels 400, 400' attached on frame 401 supported on a floor.
  • Crank arms 402, 402' are rotationally connected to wheels 400, 400% the crank arms attached with feet supports 403, 403'.
  • the feet supports 403, 403' are each connected to a pair of linkages 404, 405 and 404', 405' that also are linked to end portion of bars 406, 406'.
  • the bars 406, 406' are hinged to an upper part of frame 401, creating a swaying reciprocating motion when crank device is revolving, the linkages 404, 405 and 404', 405' forming parallelograms which controls the motion of the feet supports, the motion simulating a toe heel pattern similar to what is shown on fig. 25.
  • the apparatus also has a flywheel 410 which has means for storing momentum and resistance to the motion of the crank device the resistance created from an eddie current system, an electromagnet 412 affecting the flywheel, the level adjustable, the system of prior art as mentioned above.
  • the flywheel is driven by belts 413, 413' connected to wheels 400, 400'.
  • FIG. 32 shows a perspective view of training apparatus shown in fig. 31 , disclosing the inside of wheel 400'. Inside each of wheels 400, 400', sun gears are located, sun gear 440' shown in this figure, the sun gears connected with gears 441-441'" rotationally fixed to the wheels 400, 400', which transmits a rotary motion to gears 443, 443' and axles 442, 442' on which crank arms 402, 402' is fixed.
  • sun gear 440' shown in this figure, the sun gears connected with gears 441-441'" rotationally fixed to the wheels 400, 400', which transmits a rotary motion to gears 443, 443' and axles 442, 442' on which crank arms 402, 402' is fixed.
  • Fig. 33 shows a side view of the training apparatus shown in figs. 3 Ia, 3 Ib feet supports, linkages, bars and handles removed, the figure indicating section XXXTV-XXXTV disclosed in fig. 34.
  • Fig. 34 show section XXXTV-XXXTV giving a view vertically through centre of the crank device. Wheels 400, 400' is connected together on axle 430 which runs freely through a centrepiece 432 located in a centre part 401' of frame 401. Centrepiece 432 is fixed with a sprocket 434, the centrepiece rotationally relative to frame 401 ', held in position by a chain 435, the assembly clearly disclosed on fig. 34.
  • Sun gears 440, 440' is fixed to centre piece 432, gears 441-441'" located on to wheels 400, 400' connected to gears 443, 443'.
  • Crank arms 402, 402' are rotationally fixed to wheels 400, 400' by axles 442, 442' which has gears 443, 443' which through gears 441-441 ' are connected to sun gears 440, 440' in a manner shown above in fig. 11.
  • the crank assembly shown on fig. 34 discloses bearings between all major moving parts. This will however not be described here apart from that the wheels are additionally to axle 430 supported by bearings 444, 444' located on centrepiece 432.
  • the sun gears 440, 440' are during normal operation of the crank wheels and during exercise in fixed positions.
  • the sun gears 440, 440' are however rotationally to an extent in order to adjust the incline of path for the feet supports as described earlier relative to fig. 5 and fig. 9.
  • a motor 445 is fixed to a forward part of frame 401, a worm gear 446 fixed to the motor axle 447.
  • the worm gear 446 connects with a gear 448, which is fixed with a sprocket 449.
  • Chain 435 connects sprocket 434 and 449, keeping centre part 432 and sun gears 440, 440' in position.
  • Activating motor 445 turns worm gear 446, gear 448, sprocket 449 pulling chain 435 and turning sprocket 434, centre part 432 and sun gears 440, 440', resulting in an adjustment of incline to the apparatus.
  • a motor 445 is fixed to a forward part of frame 401, a worm gear 446 fixed to the motor axle 447.
  • the worm gear 446 connects with a gear 448, which is fixed with a sprocket 449.
  • Chain 435 connects sprocket 434 and 449, keeping centre part 432
  • the apparatus will preferably have a human machine interface (HMI) system for the user.
  • HMI human machine interface
  • the apparatus will have an interface console 450 mounted on the upper section of frame 401, as indicated in fig. 29, which will include a central display screen as well as a keypad composed of a number of depressible buttons or of a touch screen, as discussed above.
  • a menu system and layout of choices and adjustments would at least show: paths cycles of motion or style of training, such as: walking, running, climbing or skiing; individual adjustment of stride length, angle of path; - time and simulated distance monitoring; level of resistance and other prior art adjustments regarding workout levels, caloric burn rates, heart rates/pulse etc....
  • the movement resistance and simulated distance may be co-ordinated with the workout level desired by the user, for instance, a desired heart rate range for optimum caloric expenditure.
  • a heart rate monitor or other sensors may be utilised to sense the desired or required physical parameters to be optimised during exercise. Any standard method of measuring the speed of the rotating wheels and feet supporting means may be utilised.
  • an optical or magnetic strobe wheel or pattern may be mounted on a disk, or other rotating member, e.g.
  • An optical or magnetic sensor may monitor the rotational speed of a wheel to generate an electrical signal related to such rotational speed, whereby such signal can be processed by a computer, e.g. located on the apparatus as part of the man machine interface system.
  • the aim of the invention is to create a training or exercise apparatus where the dimensions) of the orbital or rectilinear path of the foot supporting means are both user defined and automatically adjustable depending on speed of crank rotation and of pedal travel.
  • Setting of dimension(s) of the orbit for foot supports can be provided through use of a kind of man machine interface HMt device for user personal adjustments, resistance to work-out, advisor displays, updated results, suitably including a display with a keypad/buttons or a touch screen for input of user values.
  • Fig. 37 shows a schematic illustration of a system for automatic, or user defined motion or stride control and adjustment.
  • Speed of the cranks can be measured by a sensor 460 for example directly operative on a crank axle, axle mounted wheel, flywheel or other parts rotating as result of crank axle rotation, denoted by reference numeral 461.
  • the sensor 460 sends signals to a microprocessor or CPU 462, which through a program signals means for adjusting cranks 463 and 464.
  • Reference numerals 465 and 466 indicate motors.
  • Sensors 467, 468 measure the length of the cranks.
  • Means for operating is provided in form of button clusters with display or in the form of a touch screen 469. Run by a program in the CPU choices are displayed on a screen, for example user defined adjustment of the stride indicated and adjustable on a display 470 or automatic adjustment of stride dependent on speed indicated and adjustable on display 471. Further explanation of the means for operating preferably called a human machine interface HMI device is found below in relation with fig. 38 and fig. 39.
  • Fig. 38 shows schematically the main components of an automated adjustment system in a training apparatus, which when combining with a system as shown and explained with fig. 16 and 37 will give a user full control of the orbit size and stride length and angle, during a workout.
  • a mechanical working adjustment device e.g. an electric servomotor 480, used as an example in this embodiment, is connected to the sun gears within the crank assembly, as 130, 130', 310, 310' 440, 440'.
  • a sensor 483 will monitor the movement of the motor or sun gears and give signals to a CPU 484 which in turn is connected with a control device 485 or man machine interface device (HMI-unit) having screen, touch screen or display 486 with user means 487 for input and control.
  • HMI-unit man machine interface device
  • the CPU is programmed to show the adjustments made by the user on the screen/display.
  • the adjustments made or chosen by the user from the control device is processed by the CPU which signals a motor controller 490 which sends the correct signals and power to the motors for turning gear and setting of cranks 491, 492 accordingly.
  • Fig. 39 shows schematically how the HMI system would work.
  • the screen on the training apparatus would show the different training options available. It may be a list 500 of icons, which represents the options.
  • the list of options presented to the user may comprise a list of pre ⁇ programmed motions 501, such as: walk, jog, run, climb and ski, or options to enter user-defined motions.
  • the computer within the apparatus will run the "jog program” 503 and set the crank arms so that the foot supports will describe an elliptical path typical for a jogging motion.
  • the system would preferably have included in the program an option 504 to enter personal data, as height, weight, physical shape and sex.
  • the system will activate the means for adjusting the platform position along the crank arms 505 for making the correct path and path size based on the program and personal data.
  • the system could also adjust the inclination of crank 506 according to the program and data.
  • the system may adjust the resistance made to the flywheel based on personal data 507, or the user may override this and set the resistance manually 508.
  • the system may also include a program for terrain 509, for example jogging on flat surface, or jogging on uneven terrain with hills for jogging uphill and downhill.
  • the system would during such a program change the inclination during the workout session.
  • Another function of such a system is to monitor the rate 511 of revolutions and the system will be able to activate the means for adjusting the platform position for making the correct size relevant to the speed. This means that if the user starts with a walking motion and speeds up the turning of movable parts of the crank device, the system will change and increase the stride length to be more appropriate towards for example running.
  • the system would suitably include means for entry of user-defined motions 502, where the user may define the inclination 506 and path configuration 505 of the feet supports, and resistance 508 against movement, e.g. to simulate movement uphill.
  • the amount of resistance applied may alternatively or in addition also be connected to a system monitoring the pulse rate and heart performance of the user, as known from prior art within the fitness industry 510 and for medical testing of an suspected heart condition.
  • feet supporting means or feet supports should be understood as applying to all kinds of pedals, pedal like devices, platforms and other devices for apparatus made for placing feet and stepping on or otherwise moving the feet for turning a crank like device.

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L'invention concerne un appareil d'entraînement et d'exercice physique équipé d'organes qui fournissent plusieurs options de travail différentes simulant les mouvements physiques humains, cet appareil possédant un dispositif à manivelle pouvant être connecté à des supports pour pied pour un utilisateur afin d'entraîner le dispositif à manivelle, ce dispositif comprenant une paire de roues à manivelle dont, chacune possède un bras à manivelle fixé de façon rotationnelle, un premier engrenage formant une roue solaire dont la roue à manivelle est entourée, ce premier engrenage étant fixement rattaché au cadre du dispositif à manivelle, et un second engrenage fixé de façon rotationnelle à un emplacement de rayon externe sur la roue à manivelle, le bras à manivelle étant à une de ses extrémités rattaché fixement au second engrenage et à l'autre extrémité supportant un support pour pied, le premier et le second engrenage possédant un rapport de transmission de 2:1.
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