WO2008053343A2 - Appareil de gymnastique pour améliorer l'équilibre postural - Google Patents

Appareil de gymnastique pour améliorer l'équilibre postural Download PDF

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WO2008053343A2
WO2008053343A2 PCT/IB2007/003354 IB2007003354W WO2008053343A2 WO 2008053343 A2 WO2008053343 A2 WO 2008053343A2 IB 2007003354 W IB2007003354 W IB 2007003354W WO 2008053343 A2 WO2008053343 A2 WO 2008053343A2
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seat surface
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supporting element
oscillation axis
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Mario Salvioli
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Nobiltec Comfort S.R.L.
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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
    • A63B26/00—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00
    • A63B26/003—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00 for improving balance or equilibrium
    • 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
    • A63B22/16—Platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis, e.g. axis through the middle of the platform; Balancing drums; Balancing boards or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/02—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player posture
    • A63B2208/0228—Sitting on the buttocks
    • A63B2208/0233—Sitting on the buttocks in 90/90 position, like on a chair

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  • the present invention relates to a gymnastics apparatus for improving postural balance.
  • a particular type of gymnastics apparatus suitable for stimulating the activity of the cerebellum for the development of the sense of balance and improving posture comprises a lower base structure and a seat surface associated with one another by interposing coupling means such as, for example, a hinge or an articulated joint. The presence of such coupling means allows the free oscillation of the seat surface with respect to the base structure around at least a substantially horizontal axis.
  • such apparatus can comprise a vertical rod associated with the base structure and having a cursor locator element for locating the head of a user and as reference for a correct posture during the performance of the gym exercise.
  • a cursor locator element for locating the head of a user and as reference for a correct posture during the performance of the gym exercise.
  • the user is supported by the seat surface, with the top part of the head in contact with the cursor element and, making the support of the lower limbs unstable, a situation of precarious balance is created such as to stimulate the activity of the nerve centres that control balance and posture.
  • Such type of gymnastics apparatus is however susceptible to upgrading aimed at ensuring that a correct posture is maintained, in particular a correct alignment of the spinal column, during the performance of the exercise.
  • the main aim of the present invention is to provide a gymnastics apparatus for improving postural balance that permits maintaining a correct posture of a user during the performance of the exercises.
  • another object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that allows to reach the above mentioned upgrading as part of a simple, rational and low cost solution.
  • this gymnastics apparatus for improving postural balance, comprising a base frame and at least one seat surface associated with said frame which can be turned around at least one non- vertical oscillation axis, characterized in that it comprises retention means for retaining at least one portion of the torso of a user in a work configuration, in which said user is seated on said seat surface with the torso erect and in which said oscillation axis lies on the median sagittal plane of said user.
  • figure 1 is a perspective view of the apparatus according to the invention
  • figure 2 is a front view of the apparatus according to the invention in a balance condition
  • figure 3 is a side view of the apparatus according to the invention
  • figures 4 and 5 are front views of the apparatus according to the invention in two different unbalance conditions.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a base frame 2 and a seat surface 3 associated with the frame 2 which can freely be turned around at least one non-vertical oscillation axis A.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises retention means 4 of at least one portion of the torso of a user U in a work configuration, in which the user U is seated on the seat surface 3 with the torso erect and in which the oscillation axis A lies on the median sagittal plane of the user U.
  • the apparatus 1 has a supporting element 5 for supporting such retention means 4 which is associated integral with the seat surface 3.
  • the supporting element 5 has a substantially elongated shape and a first free end 5a and a second end 5b hinged to the frame 2 around the above-mentioned oscillation axis A and extends above the seat surface 3 along a direction substantially transversal to the seat surface 3 itself.
  • the seat surface 3 is secured to the supporting element 5 at the second end 5b hinged to the frame 2.
  • the supporting element 5 is cylindrical tubular and has a substantial L shape.
  • the supporting element 5 is made up of a first section 5 c that extends substantially at right angles and above the seat surface 3 and of a second section 5d that extends transversally with respect to the first section 5c and which is hinged to the frame 2 to define the above-mentioned oscillation axis A.
  • the second section 5d supports the seat surface 3 and can be fitted turning, for example, inside one or more bushes fixed to the frame 2.
  • the second section 5d is hinged to the frame 2 to define a single oscillation axis A substantially horizontal and the first section 5c, in a balanced configuration as shown in figure 2, extends substantially vertical above the seat surface 3.
  • the presence of different hinging means between the seat surface 3 and the frame 2 and/or a different arrangement or shape of the supporting element 5 cannot however be ruled out.
  • the first section 5c of the supporting element 5 is arranged behind the user U in the above work configuration and comprises a back panel 6, if necessary complete with padding, for resting the back of the user U during the use of the apparatus 1.
  • the retention means 4 can comprise, for example, a pair of small arms 7 which extend substantially horizontal from a substantially median portion of the first section 5c of the supporting element 5, at the height of the back panel 6, towards opposite side regions of the torso of the user U.
  • Such small arms 7 are suitable for preventing the side bending of the torso of the user U and therefore for ensuring the correct posture of the user U, with the spinal column distended and aligned, during the carrying out of exercises using the apparatus 1.
  • the presence cannot be furthermore ruled out of means of variation in the height and/or the breadth of such small arms 7 suitable for adapting the apparatus 1 to users U of different height and physical build.
  • the retention means 4 can be made up of one or more belts fixed to the first section 5c and positionable around at least one portion of the torso of the user U.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises a locator element 8 for locating the head of the user U which is associated with the first section 5c of the supporting element 5, close to the first end 5a and which is suitable for maintaining the correct alignment of the neck and head of the user U during the performance of the exercises.
  • the locator element 8 comprises a support 8a associated with the first section 5c of the supporting element 5, substantially at right angles to this and featuring a contact portion 8b for contacting with the user's head.
  • the contact portion 8b can be made of yielding material and can have a concave surface suitable for adapting itself to the shape of the head of the user U.
  • the apparatus 1 also comprises first adjustment means 9 for adjusting the distance of the locator element 8 with respect to the seat surface 3 suitable for allowing the adaptation and the correct use of the apparatus 1 by users U of different heights.
  • the first adjustment means 9 comprise first sliding guide means 10 of the locator element 8 along a direction approaching and/or moving away from the seat surface 3.
  • the first guide means 10 are composed of a substantially tubular moving element to which the support 8a is fixed and which has an end fitted axially sliding inside the first section 5c of the supporting element 5, through an opening defined at the first end 5 a.
  • the apparatus 1 comprises balancing means 11 of the seat surface 3 towards a balance condition, shown in figure 1, in which the seat surface 3 is substantially horizontal and the sagittal plane of the user is substantially vertical.
  • the balancing means 11 comprise at least one counterweight 12 associated integral with the seat surface 3 and arranged below the oscillation axis A.
  • the balancing means 11 comprise second adjustment means that allow changing the distance of the counterweight 12 with respect to the oscillation axis A.
  • the approach and moving away of the counterweight 12 with respect to the oscillation axis A allow reducing or increasing, respectively, the intensity of the moment of force which is generated by the counterweight 12 and which operates to return the seat surface 3 towards the above balance condition.
  • the second adjustment means comprise second sliding guide means 13 of the counterweight 12 along a direction transversal to the oscillation axis A.
  • the second guide means 13 are composed of a straight sliding support arm of the counterweight 12 that extends from the supporting element 5, close to the second end 5b and below the seat surface 3.
  • the second adjustment means have second removable locking means for locking the counterweight 12 on the arm 13, not shown in the above illustrations because they are of the known type, of the type, for example, of threaded fastening means.
  • the apparatus 1 can also comprise a pedal unit 14 for the unstable support of the feet of the user U in the work configuration.
  • the pedal unit 14 is made up of a resting bar associated turning near a substantially lower and front portion of the frame 2.
  • a cylinder 15 is associated axially turnable with the frame 2, to define a rotation axis substantially parallel and aligned with the oscillation axis A, and has a protruding end associated with a substantially median portion of the resting bar 14.
  • the apparatus 1 can comprise grip means 16 for the hands of the user U associated with the frame 2 and suitable for making the correct positioning of the user U easier before the carrying out of the exercise and for allowing a safe support at the end of the exercise.
  • the grip means 16 are made up of a pair of grip rods that extend substantially vertical on opposite sides of the seat surface 3, laterally with respect to the user U in the work configuration.
  • the frame 2 comprises a ground resting plate 2a from which extend substantially vertical and parallel with each other two slabs 2b supporting the supporting element 5.
  • the second section 5d of the supporting element 5 is fitted axially turnable and substantially horizontal between respective upper portions of the slabs 2b.
  • the cylinder 15 supporting the resting bar 14 is fitted axially turnable and substantially horizontal between respective lower portions of the slabs 2b.
  • the user U is seated on the seat surface 3 with the locator element 8 suitably positioned in contact with the upper portion of the head and with the small arms 7 arranged in contact with opposite side portions of the torso.
  • the user U rests his/her feet on the pedal unit 14, making lower limb support unstable and creating a precarious balance situation.
  • the work of the user U suitable for moving the apparatus 1 from unbalance conditions, like those shown in the figures 4 and 5, to a balanced position, shown in figure 2, and the work suitable for maintaining such balance condition permit stimulating the nerve centres that control balance and posture.
  • the described invention achieves the proposed objects and in particular the fact is underlined that the presence of the retention means prevents the user's torso from bending in the work configuration, permitting the maintaining of a correct posture and, in particular, the correct alignment of the spinal column, during the performance of the exercise.
  • the maintaining of the correct posture is also allowed by the presence of the locator element.
  • first and second adjustment means of the position of the locator element and of the counterweight respectively, along with the presence of the means for varying the height and/or the breadth of the small arms, allow adapting the apparatus to users of different height and physical build.
  • the invention thus conceived is susceptible of numerous modifications and variations, all of which falling within the scope of the inventive concept.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil de gymnastique destiné à améliorer l'équilibre postural, l'appareil comprenant un cadre de base, au moins une surface de siège associée au cadre qui peut être tournée autour d'au moins un axe d'oscillation non vertical et des moyens de retenue pour retenir au moins une partie du torse de l'utilisateur dans une configuration de travail, l'utilisateur étant assis sur la surface de siège avec la torche redressé et l'axe d'oscillation se situant sur le plan sagittal médian de l'utilisateur.
PCT/IB2007/003354 2006-11-03 2007-11-05 Appareil de gymnastique pour améliorer l'équilibre postural WO2008053343A2 (fr)

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ITMO20060355 ITMO20060355A1 (it) 2006-11-03 2006-11-03 Attrezzo ginnico per il perfezionamento dell'equilibrio posturale
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GB1541288A (en) * 1975-02-07 1979-02-28 Schmoll J Exercising device
US6155994A (en) * 1997-03-06 2000-12-05 Myopoint, Inc. Methods and equipment for treating or preventing muscle pain or injury
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US20050170939A1 (en) * 2004-01-29 2005-08-04 Asia Regent Limited Yoga balance trainer
WO2005074369A2 (fr) * 2004-02-05 2005-08-18 Motorika Inc. Methodes et appareils d'exercice et d'entrainement de reeducation
WO2006064055A1 (fr) * 2004-12-17 2006-06-22 Enrico Tacconi Dispositif de rehabilitation des membres et du tronc

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1541288A (en) * 1975-02-07 1979-02-28 Schmoll J Exercising device
US6155994A (en) * 1997-03-06 2000-12-05 Myopoint, Inc. Methods and equipment for treating or preventing muscle pain or injury
DE10151976A1 (de) * 2001-10-22 2003-04-30 Heptec Gmbh Sportgerät für Skydance, Sattelgelenk, Sattel, flexibler Stab, Befestigungsvorrichtungen sowie Sportschuhe dafür
US20050170939A1 (en) * 2004-01-29 2005-08-04 Asia Regent Limited Yoga balance trainer
WO2005074369A2 (fr) * 2004-02-05 2005-08-18 Motorika Inc. Methodes et appareils d'exercice et d'entrainement de reeducation
WO2006064055A1 (fr) * 2004-12-17 2006-06-22 Enrico Tacconi Dispositif de rehabilitation des membres et du tronc

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