WO2006078168A1 - Dispositif de mouvement et appareil d’exercice physique - Google Patents

Dispositif de mouvement et appareil d’exercice physique Download PDF

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WO2006078168A1
WO2006078168A1 PCT/NO2006/000017 NO2006000017W WO2006078168A1 WO 2006078168 A1 WO2006078168 A1 WO 2006078168A1 NO 2006000017 W NO2006000017 W NO 2006000017W WO 2006078168 A1 WO2006078168 A1 WO 2006078168A1
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Ziad Badarneh
Campbell Ellis
Benedict J. M. Hansen
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  • the present invention relates to a motioning device with foot supports for use in training apparatus for physical exercise, as defined in the introductory part of the attached independent claims.
  • the invention is useful to provide for a choice among a plurality of different workout options related to simulation of movements, and to provide means for adjustment thereof according to user defined options.
  • the present invention thus intends to solve inherent shortcomings of currently available exercise apparatus, and the present invention therefore intends to provide various embodiments of a single multifunctional piece of equipment or exercise apparatus which may be utilised to assist simulation of different exercises, including walking, jogging, running, skiing and climbing without imparting shock to the user's body joints in the manner of exercise treadmills.
  • the inventive apparatus replaces treadmills, all types of steppers, elliptic operation type of apparatus, cross trainers, skiing exercise apparatus and various types of indoors training bikes.
  • the invention utilizes principles of transforming guided reciprocating members fixed to a bar, arm or any piece connected at a minimum of two locations, in to a variation of linear, elliptical and circular motions to at least one part of the bar, where according to the invention a foot support would be located.
  • a pair of such arms with foot supports is connected forming a motioning device on an exercise apparatus; the motions provided ranging from circular and elliptical to linear, simulating walking, jogging, running, climbing and skiing.
  • the principle is used in ellipse drawing tools. See for example the principle at www.flving-pig.co.uk/mechanism.
  • 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 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.
  • an 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 to elliptical path or elliptical like path to the footrest for user's feet.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide the above training apparatus with means for producing any desired path or movement wanted by the user, and more specifically provide for selective adjustment to match e.g. stride of the user, size of orbit 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.
  • Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide tilting of feet supports being operative on the exercise apparatus to create a degree of instability, which imposes challenges to the muscles and balance of the user.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to provide a training apparatus, which requires minimal space to operate and store, yet is still easy to operate, simple and reliable in operation and maintenance, and provides a cost-efficient piece of training apparatus capable of providing a greater variety of modes of use in a single piece of equipment compared with prior art devices.
  • the present invention also aims at providing a motion device useful for the training and 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 training and physical exercise.
  • the invention provide motions which are produced by a mechanism, which on each side of a rotational centrepiece, as a propeller like piece, crank or disc or wheel, is connected with arms with means for feet support.
  • the arms have members which reciprocate in slots or tracks and thus produce a variety of cycle paths for the feet supports when set in a revolving motion.
  • the location of feet supports on each arm decide the size and pattern of path cycle which described by the feet supports when set in motion.
  • the centre of path of cycle always in centre of motion of the feet supports.
  • the feet supporting means in form of platforms have optional tilt movement with an adjustable mechanism, the movement transverse the cycle and stepping motion, for utilising proprioseptive training and exercise.
  • the exercise apparatus will 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 motioning device in such a way that the bars move in an opposite direction relative to the feet supports giving a full cardiovascular workout.
  • 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 includes a user input, monitoring and control device, hereinafter referred to as a man machine interface device (MMI) 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.
  • MMI man machine interface device
  • the MMI device is preferably of a touchscreen type but could also be a combination of a display/screen and a panel of buttons.
  • Fig. 1 shows principle of prior art
  • Fig. 2a-2b show definitions of the inventive motion device
  • Fig. 3 shows a schematic drawing representing a first embodiment of the inventive motion device
  • Fig. 4 shows a schematic drawing representing a second embodiment of the inventive motion device
  • Fig. 5 shows a schematic drawing representing a third embodiment of the inventive motion device
  • Fig. 6 illustrates angles and inclination produced by the inventive motioning device
  • Fig. 7 shows mechanism for adjusting angle of inner frame and tracks relative to outer supporting frame of the motioning device
  • Fig. 8 shows toe heel motion of feet supports
  • Fig. 9 shows training apparatus with the motioning device according to the invention and the mechanism creating toe heel motion to the feet supports;
  • Fig. 10 shows an example of flywheel and resistance mechanism for the inventive motioning device
  • Fig. 11 shows a block schematic of the motioning device and interface system in a training apparatus with the inventive motioning device
  • Figs. 12 and 13a - 13e show a foot support platform with tilt function
  • Fig. 14 shows side view of training apparatus with the motioning device according to the invention, the apparatus a variation of apparatus shown in fig. 9;
  • Fig. 15 shows an exploded view of apparatus shown in fig. 14;
  • Fig. 16 shows an exploded view of the motioning device as used in apparatus shown in figs. 14 -21;
  • Fig. 17 shows a rear view of motioning device and platforms of apparatus shown in figs. 14 - 21;
  • Fig. 18 shows an exploded view of platform and handlebar linkage of apparatus shown in figs 14 - 21;
  • Fig. 19a, 19b show means for adjusting incline by rotation of the motioning device
  • Fig. 20a - 20c show means for adjusting feet support position on arms of the motioning device according to the invention
  • Fig. 21a, 21b show a training apparatus with motioning device according to the invention, the motioning device hidden inside covers;
  • Fig. 22a - 22b show a variation of platform and handlebar linkage for toe heel definition for apparatus as shown in figs. 14-21;
  • Fig.23 and 24 shows exploded views of assembly for toe heel definitions as shown in fig. 22a - 22b.
  • a motion device for a training apparatus is built and will work.
  • the main object of the motion device is to produce elliptical motion to feet supports of an exercise apparatus.
  • the motion is created from at least one reciprocating member guided in a track, the member fixed to a bar or arm supporting a foot support.
  • Fig. Ia- Ih show schematically the principle where a bar 1 has two members 3 and 4 which are guided in tracks 6 and 7. At a portion of bar 1 is fixed a pedal 8 (for illustrative purposes). When pedal is forced as indicated by arrow 11, member 3 and 4 will slide along tracks 6 and 7 as indicated by arrows 12 and 13 as shown on fig. Ib. The turning point of member 4 shown on fig Ia.
  • Fig. Ia to fig. Ih show the pedal describing an elliptic path 16 through a full orbit.
  • Fig. Ic shows a first turning point for member 3, member 4 continuing in the same direction as shown in figs. Ia and Ib. Member 3 however changes its direction, as indicated by arrow 14 in fig. Id. Shown in fig. Ie and If member 4 changes its direction indicated by arrow 18 as member 3 continues in the same direction as shown in fig Id. The second turning point of member 3 is shown on fig Ig.
  • the orbital path of pedal is dependent on location along bar 1 relative to members 3 and 4.
  • Fig. 2a-b show the dimensions within the motion device according to the invention. As shown in fig. 2, whether an elliptic or circular orbit or linear track will be described by the foot supports, as pedals 23 when in motion, is the result of choice of distance D between arm 1 centre of rotation 22 and location of feet support 23.
  • the overall dimensions is dependent of radius R which always is the same as R' and R", D dependent of R+E.
  • SL length of path (orbital or rectilinear) described by the feet supports or pedals, i.e. the stride length
  • SH height of path (orbital or rectilinear).
  • Variation of E and or D relative to R determine the size and shape of the orbital path of the feet supports of a training apparatus utilizing the motion device according to the invention.
  • the inventive motioning device can be built according to at least 3 embodiments, the difference being number of slots or tracks and corresponding sliding members.
  • Fig. 3 shows schematically a side view of a first embodiment of the inventive motion device, where a pair of bars or arms 30, 30' is rotateable connected to a wheel 31 which is rotateable located within a frame piece 32, which again is located within frame 36.
  • Connection point numbered 29, is either of an axle type, or of a bearing type.
  • Frame 36 preferably part of a frame to a training apparatus supported by a floor.
  • Each of the arms 30, 30' supports the feet supports 33,33'.
  • the frame piece 32 on each side having a set of tracks or slots; 34,34', (34", 34'" on the other side not visible), 35,35' (34", 34'" on the other side not visible).
  • Arms 30, 30' has members 38, 38', 39, 39', which are guided within the slots 34-34'" and 35-35'" in a manner as explained above relative to figs. Ia- Ih.
  • FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the inventive motion device, which has a duplication of slots and members compared to above disclosed embodiment shown in fig. 3.
  • Arms 40, 40' are rotateable connected to wheel 41, rotateable located within frame piece 42 and frame 36. Connection points are numbered 52, 52'.
  • Each of the arms are numbered 40, 40' and supporting foot supports 43,43'.
  • Frame piece 42 on have on each side eight tracks or slots; 44,44', (44", 44'" on the other side not visible), 45,45' (45", 45'” on the other side not visible), 46,46', (46", 46'" on the other side not visible), 47,47' (47", 47'" on the other side not visible).
  • Arms 40, 40' has members 48, 48', 49, 49', 50, 50', 51,51' which are guided within the slots 44-44"', 45-45"", 46-46'", and 47-47'", the motion equal to the above explained embodiment.
  • a motion device according to the invention as a third embodiment may only have one set of tracks of which a member fixed to each of the arms carrying the feet supports, may be guided.
  • Fig. 5 shows arms 60, 60' rotate ably connected to wheel 61 through axles and or bearings 62, 62'.
  • Wheel 61 is rotate able located within frame piece 65, which is fixed to a main frame 66, which preferably is the main frame of any exercise apparatus which the motion device is part of. It should however be noted that wheel 61 may be replaced by a crank or cross member, as suggested below in fig. 16.
  • the arms has members 63, 63' which are guided in tracks 64, 64' (not shown) located on each side of wheel 61 and frame part 65.
  • Feet supports 67, 67 are located at end portion of arms 60, 60'.
  • One of the main objects of the invention is to adjust the angle and thus the inclination of the path described by the feet supports when the motion device is revolving. Incline adjustments are performed by turning frame piece 70 (equal to 32, 42, 65) relative to frame 72 (equal to frame 32', 42, 66) indicated with arrow 73 as shown on fig 6, thereby changing the angle of which the orbital path of the foot supports travel.
  • Number 74, 74' 74" on fig. 6 suggests the angles of which is a natural area of which to have the incline work and which applies to all embodiments disclosed in this application.
  • a vertical inclination as suggested by line 74'" is also possible and would make a path for the feet supports simulating a climb situation.
  • the means of which to turn and stabilize frame piece 70 (equal to 32, 42, 65) relative to frame 72 (equal to frame 32', 42', 66) may be of a level type or by a gearing type, manually operated or assisted by auto means as electric motors.
  • Fig. 7 indicates how a motor 80 with a worm gear 81, connects to a gear 82 which again is connected to teeth on the frame piece 70.
  • Activating automated means as motors and gears may be done by the user from any switch or interface console on the training apparatus utilizing the invention.
  • Fig. 7 indicated by dotted line 76 how the fixing point of feet supports may be altered to change the size and shape of the path cycle of the feet supports as disclosed in figs. 2a-2b.
  • Each foot support may have means for slideable connection to the arm.
  • the slideable action may also be assisted by motors and gearing for an automated adjustment of the feet supports in order to alter path cycles.
  • a preferred embodiment of the inventive motion device and exercise apparatus would have means for posture stabilisation, controlling the angle of the foot supports during a revolution of the said device.
  • the feet supports would be of a platform type, as shown below in figs. 12, 13 and preferably held in a horizontal position, or performing a toe heel motion as suggested in fig. 8.
  • the three embodiments disclosed above of the motion device according to the invention is preferably located on a frame which is supported on a floor, the frame forming a basis for an exercise apparatus which in addition to feet supports located on the motion device also has static and or moving handles linked to the motion device to add exercise to arms of the user.
  • Fig. 9 shows a training apparatus with the inventive motioning device 90 located within the apparatus frame 91.
  • the feet supports are made as platforms 92 and 92'.
  • To each of the platforms there are linkages 94, 94', 95, 95' coupled to bars 96, 96', which are hung on an axle 97 on a forward part of frame 91.
  • the linkages 94, 94', 95, 95' holds the platforms in a toe heel posture, as shown in fig. 8 during a revolution of the motioning device.
  • Fig. 9 also shows fixed handle 98 and handles 99, 99' fixed to bars 96, 96', and which allows a swaying motion to the users arms as part of an exercise.
  • the apparatus also has a flywheel 100 which has means for storing momentum and resistance to the motion of the crank device the resistance created from a so called eddie current system, an electromagnet 104 affecting the flywheel, the level of resistance adjustable from a switch or interface console on the training apparatus.
  • a flywheel 100 which has means for storing momentum and resistance to the motion of the crank device the resistance created from a so called eddie current system, an electromagnet 104 affecting the flywheel, the level of resistance adjustable from a switch or interface console on the training apparatus.
  • This kind of system of is of prior art, used on a number of exercise apparatus on the market.
  • Fig 10 shows a typical example of how this system could be incorporated within a training apparatus utilizing the motioning device.
  • Flywheel 100 is coupled to the rotational wheel (or crank) 101, which is connected with the arms and feet supports of the motioning device with, as shown in this example a belt 103.
  • the training apparatus utilizing the inventive motioning device would preferably have means for of
  • 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. 10.
  • a brake system is known in the art and used on training and 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. 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 and exercise apparatus, such as ergo-meter bikes, spinning bikes, cross trainers and the like.
  • 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 flywheels may be utilised.
  • an optical or magnetic strobe wheel or pattern may be mounted on a disk, or other rotating member, e.g. the wheel 111 (equal to 31, 41, 61, 101) of the present apparatus as shown in fig. 11.
  • An optical or magnetic sensor 112 may monitor the rotational speed of the wheel 111 to generate an electrical signal related to such rotational speed and whereby such signal can be processed by a computer located e.g. on the apparatus.
  • the object of the invention is to create a training apparatus where the dimension(s) of the orbital or rectilinear path of the foot supporting means are adjustable preferably with auto assisted means.
  • Setting of dimension(s) of the orbit for feet supports can be provided through use of a man machine interface (MMI) device, also referred to as an interface console 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 also referred to as an interface console.
  • MMI man machine interface
  • Fig. 11 shows a schematic illustration of a system for automatic, or user defined motion or stride control and adjustment, the figure indicating use of embodiment three as disclosed relative to fig. 5.
  • Speed of the wheel 111 can be measured by a sensor 112 for example directly operative on the wheel 111, axle mounted wheel, flywheel 113 or other parts rotating as result of wheel rotation.
  • the sensor 112 sends signals to a microprocessor as a CPU included in the interface console 114 of the training apparatus, which through a software program signals means for adjusting arms 116 and 116'.
  • Reference numerals 117 and 117' indicate means for adjustment as indicated on fig. 7, on the outer part of the arms connected with the connection point of the feet supports 119, 119', as indicated on fig 7.
  • Reference numerals 118 and 118' (equal to 63, 63') indicate sliding members fixed to arms 116, 116'.
  • Reference numerals 115, 115' are axles and or bearings connecting arms 116, 116' and wheel 111.
  • Motor 120 is fixed on main frame, 123 and connected to part of frame 121 (as shown in e.g. fig 7) which has slots or tracks (as shown in figs 3-5) here denoted as 124, 124', motor 120 connected with interface console 114 for adjustment of the motion device incline settings.
  • Means for operating is provided in form of an interface console either it be of button clusters with display or preferably in the form of a touch screen 125.
  • Run by a program within the interface console choices are displayed on the screen, for example a user defined adjustment of the stride indicated and adjustable on the console.
  • the interface console 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 within the console which process signals to run motors 117, 117' and 120 and power to the motors for settings of motioning device adjustments accordingly.
  • the apparatus will have a man machine interface (MMI) or interface console, system for the user.
  • MMI man machine interface
  • a menu system and layout of choices and adjustments would at least show;
  • the motion device will have means for supporting the feet of a user.
  • the crank device is mounted in, either platforms or pedals are fixed to the crank arms.
  • the crank device should have mounted thereon multiple use platforms or pedals.
  • Figs. 12 and 13 show a platform 130 fixedly attached to a frame 131, the frame 131 being tillable and fixedly attached on an axle 132 linked to a body 133.
  • the body 133 has a lever 134 tiltable arranged about the axle 132.
  • the frame 131 has a curved track 135 on each side of the body 133, the body having a track 136 radial to the curved track.
  • a bolt 137 runs through and in the tracks.
  • the bolt 137 is forced into the radial track 136 by a spring 2138 and the platform is locked.
  • the bolt is forced by the lever into the curved track 135, whereby the platform 130 is free to tilt bound by the length of the track.
  • Fig. 14 shows a side view of the training apparatus, wherein a motioning device 150 is mounted on a frame 160 where also a pair of handles 152, 152' are connected.
  • the motioning device has feet support 154, 154' which are connected by linkages 156, 156', 157, 157', to lower parts of the handles 152, 152'.
  • Fig. 15 shows a perspective view where the main groups of the apparatus is shown in an exploded view (only one of the handlebars with linkages and foot support are shown in this view).
  • Frame 151 having a base 160 with supports 161, 161' for contact with floor.
  • the frame 151 has an upwardly part 162 where handles 152, 152' are connected, the location numbered 163.
  • the motioning device 150 is located on frame base 160 and supported by a bar 164 protruding from upper part of frame.
  • Fig. 16 shows one side of the motioning device assembly in an exploded view.
  • a first set of rotational arms 170, 170' are connected to axle 171, which is located preferably on bearings, through motioning device, support frame 172.
  • the arms are shown located within wheels 173, 173', but may alternatively be part of the wheels as a one-piece part.
  • the second pair of arms each has end parts 178, 178', to which brackets 180, 180 are rotational on axles 179, 179' are connected.
  • the feet supports 154, 154' are fixed to the top parts the brackets.
  • the end parts 178, 178' are each fixed to the outer ends of the second pairs of arms 175, 175' with an axle 181, 181', wheels 183 located on each axle, spacing arms and outer ends.
  • Fig. 17 shows a rear end view XVII - XVII as indicated in fig. 14, the fig. showing brackets 180, 180' and feet supports 154, 154' connected to outer end parts 178, 178'.
  • FIG. 14 shows where the supports 188, 188' are located and connected with tracks 189, 189' through use of bars 190, 190'.
  • Linkages 156, 156', 157, 157' as shown in fig. 14 are connected to the brackets 180, 180' and to the handles 152, 152'.
  • Fig. 18 show in more detail how linkages are connected with brackets 180, 180' and handles 152, 152', the fig. showing one side of the assembly.
  • the tracks 189, 189' of the motioning device are adjustable, in a manner as previously shown in fig. 6 and 7 and as indicated by arrow 197.
  • Fig. 19a shows a side view of the training apparatus indicating by dotted lines 192, 192', the possible adjustments of the tracks 189, 189' in order to vary the incline of the paths of the feet supports 154, 154' of the apparatus.
  • the supportive means 188, 188' of the tracks 189, 189' are connected to means, which turn and stabilizes the said tracks in the desired position. This may be done in number of known manners. As indicated on fig.
  • a bar 190 connecting tracks 189, 189' with supports 188, 188', is guided in a track 194 made in a fixed portion 195 of the frame, or supported on the frame.
  • the bar 190 is lockable along the track 194, using a bolt or threaded bolt 196 with tightening means as a nut or wing screw handle.
  • Fig. 19b show how the tracks may be adjusted by use of a motor 200, which is through gearing link 201, is connected with a threaded bolt or worm gear 202, to a part of the track supports as indicated by number 203.
  • the motor is of electric type and is powered by a battery or by cable to the mains.
  • the motor is also connected with the interface console of the training apparatus, where the user will operate all functions provided by the training apparatus, in a manner as shown in fig. 11.
  • Fig. 19a also show a flywheel 210 which has means for storing momentum and resistance to the motion of the motioning device the resistance created from an eddie current system, an electromagnet 214, affecting the revolving freedom of flywheel, the level of resistance adjustable from a switch or interface console on the training apparatus.
  • the flywheel coupled to one of wheels 173, 173' by a belt 215. This system is also shown above in fig. 10.
  • Fig. 20a-c show a few examples of how this can be done.
  • Fig.20a shows an outer end piece 220 having a number of holes 221 where axle 222 (similar to axle 179, 179') may be fixed varying the positioning of the feet supports. Dotted line 223 indicating fixing point to secondary arm 175, 175'.
  • Fig. 20b shows an outer end piece 225 where axle 226 for foot support is fixed to a piece 227 slideable connected with main piece 225, lockable in positions in direction indicated by arrow 228 through holes 229 through use of for example a bolt 230.
  • Fig. 20c shows an outer end piece 232 where piece 233 attached with axle for foot support, is slideable relative to main piece 232.
  • a motor 234 which again is connected to worm gears, or threaded bolts 236, 237 which are connected to slideable piece 233.
  • Activating motor 234 may adjust the slideable piece relative to the length of piece 232, (indicated by arrow 239) and when connected to the motioning device of an apparatus according to this invention, adjusts the path of motion created by the feet supports.
  • Fig. 21a and 21b shows a design of the training apparatus as shown in figs. 14-20, the motioning device hidden within a cover in two parts 240 and 241.
  • the end parts 178, 178' of secondary arms are located on the outside of said covers, axles 181, 181' moving in slits 242, 242' in the cover 240.
  • the cover 240 moves as indicated by arrow 244 together with the tracks when these are adjusted, cover 241 remains static with the frame 150.
  • the inventive motion device and apparatus as indicated above in fig.11, produces a toe heel action.
  • the method for this is shown in figs. 9 and 18, 19, 21, using linkages.
  • FIG. 22a shows training apparatus with the inventive motioning device 150 on frame 151, the feet supports 154, 154' through brackets 180, 180', connected to handles 152, 152' with use of linkage 252, 252'.
  • brackets 180, 180' there are fixed wheels 250, 250' which again are connected to wheels 251, 251' fixed to the lower part of handles 152, 152 '.
  • Wheels 250, 251 and 250', 251' are connected with wires or belts 254, 254.
  • Fig. 23 shows an exploded view of one side of the handlebar and feet support assembly, the following disclosure applying to both sides of a motioning device and apparatus according to the invention.
  • Wheel 250' is fixed to bracket 180' at 257', rotateable located round axle 179' fixed to outer arm member 178' .
  • Wheel 251 ' is rotateable connected to axle 258' on bar 152' and fixed on bolt 259' also fixed on handle 152'.
  • Linkage 252' is connected on axle 258' and axle 179' in order to transfer motion between the handles and motioning device.
  • To adjust the toe heel motion of the feet supports the connection 260' on wheel 251 may be adjusted.
  • Number 260"' indicate additional locations on wheel 251 ' where bolt 259' can fix wheel 251 to handle 152' in order to adjust the angle of toe heel motion of the foot support 154'.
  • Fig 24 suggests an automated solution where a motor 261 ' is located on handle 152', is connected to gear 262', said gear connected with gear 263' on wheel 251.
  • Motor 261' is capable of adjusting the positioning of wheel 251 ' in order to adjust the setting of toe heel motion of feet support 154', Ihe adjustment of settings available from the interface console 98, 114 as described above with relevance to fig. 11.
  • 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 dispositif de mouvement et un appareil d’entraînement pour exercice physique ou pour entraînement physique pourvu de moyens assurant une pluralité de différentes options d’exercice simulant des mouvements physiques humains, ledit appareil ayant un dispositif de mouvement mécanique que l’on peut connecter à des supports de pieds pour qu’un utilisateur puisse entraîner le dispositif de mouvement. L’appareil contient des moyens de saisie, de commande et de réglage du dispositif de mouvement liés à un ou plusieurs trajets de mouvement ou style d’entraînement lié à la marche, au jogging, à la course, à la varappe ou au ski; on peut régler la longueur du pas, l’angle du trajet orbital ou rectiligne par rapport à l’horizontale, la maintenance de posture du support de pied pendant le mouvement selon une trajectoire donnée, le changement de posture des moyens de support de pied pendant le mouvement selon une trajectoire donnée, le niveau de force de freinage agissant sur un volant d’appareil, des niveaux d’exercice personnel, les taux de combustion de calories, les battements cardiaques ou le pouls, la condition physique de l’utilisateur. Le réglage est rendu possible pendant le déroulement d’un exercice.
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