WO2018037875A1

WO2018037875A1 - Exercise assistance device

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Publication number: WO2018037875A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/028250
Authority: WO
Inventors: 辻　佳子; 一哉村井; 西尾　文宏
Original assignee: パナソニックＩｐマネジメント株式会社
Priority date: 2016-08-23
Filing date: 2017-08-03
Publication date: 2018-03-01

Abstract

The exercise assistance device according to the present disclosure is provided with: a seat that is rockable; and a control unit that executes a first mode in which the seat rocks with a portion of the seat being raised while a user is seated straddling the seat, and a second mode in which the seat rocks while said portion of the seat is not raised or the height of the raised portion of the seat is lower than the height of the raised portion in the first mode while the user is not straddling the seat. When executing the first mode, the control unit causes said portion of the seat to be raised prior to rocking of the seat.

Description

Exercise assistance device

This disclosure relates to an exercise assistance device that provides a swinging motion to a user.

2. Description of the Related Art An exercise assist device that provides a swinging motion to a user by swinging a seat is known. The exercise assisting device of Patent Document 1 as an example thereof includes a seat portion having a shape imitating a horse's back or heel, and a drive portion that swings the seat portion. When the seat swings in a state where the user straddles the seat, the swing motion is provided to the user.

The above-mentioned exercise assisting device has a limited form in which the user can stretch because the seat has a shape imitating the back of a horse or a saddle. If possible, it is preferable to allow the seat to be deformable and allow the user to perform various forms of stretching.

JP 2006-61672 A

One form of the exercise assistance device according to the present disclosure includes a swingable seat portion, the seat portion swinging in a state where a part of the seat portion is raised, and the seat straddled by the user. A first mode in which the part swings, and a state in which the part of the seat is not raised or a state in which the raised height of the part of the seat is lower than the raised height in the first mode And the control part which performs the 2nd mode in which the said seat part rock | fluctuates in the state which the said user does not straddle is provided. The control unit swings the seat part after raising the part of the seat part when executing the first mode.

In the above exercise assisting device, the user can use not only as a device for swinging and stretching, but also as a normal chair. Therefore, even when not used as a device for swinging or stretching, the exercise assisting device does not get in the way.

Also, when the first mode is executed, the seat portion swings after part of the seat portion is raised, so that the posture of the user is stabilized.

The perspective view of the exercise assistance apparatus of Embodiment 1 which takes a 1st form. The side view of the exercise assistance apparatus of FIG. The perspective view of the exercise assistance apparatus which takes a 2nd form. The schematic diagram regarding the structure of the seat part of FIG. The perspective view which shows the internal structure of the exercise assistance apparatus of FIG. The perspective view which shows the internal structure of the exercise assistance apparatus of FIG. The side view which shows the structure of the drive part of FIG. The perspective view which shows an example of the use condition of the exercise assistance apparatus of FIG. The perspective view which shows an example of the use condition of the exercise assistance apparatus of FIG. The schematic diagram regarding the structure of the seat part of the exercise assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2. FIG. The schematic diagram regarding the structure of the seat part of the exercise assistance apparatus of Embodiment 2. FIG. The schematic diagram regarding the structure of the seat part of the exercise assistance apparatus of Embodiment 3. FIG. The schematic diagram regarding the structure of the seat part of the exercise assistance apparatus of Embodiment 3. FIG. The schematic diagram regarding the structure of the seat part of the exercise assistance apparatus of Embodiment 4. FIG. The schematic diagram regarding the structure of the seat part of the exercise assistance apparatus of Embodiment 4. FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram relating to a structure of a seat portion of the exercise assisting apparatus according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram relating to a structure of a seat portion of the exercise assisting apparatus according to the fifth embodiment. The operation | movement figure of the exercise assistance apparatus of a modification. The block diagram of an exercise assistance apparatus. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the exercise assistance device according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the remaining part of the operation of the exercise assistance device according to the sixth embodiment (continuation of FIG. 16A). FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the exercise assistance device according to the seventh embodiment. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the remaining part of the operation of the exercise assistance device according to the seventh embodiment (continuation of FIG. 17A). FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operation of the exercise assistance device according to the eighth embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the remaining part of the operation of the exercise assistance device according to the eighth embodiment (continuation of FIG. 18A). The figure which shows an example of the stretch operation | movement using an exercise assistance apparatus. The figure which shows an example of the stretch operation | movement using an exercise assistance apparatus. The figure which shows an example of the stretch operation | movement using an exercise assistance apparatus.

(An example of the form that the exercise assisting device can take)
A first aspect of the exercise assisting device according to the present disclosure includes a swingable seat portion, the seat portion swinging in a state where a part of the seat portion is raised, and the user straddling the seat portion. The first mode in which the seat portion swings, and the state in which the part of the seat portion is not raised or the height of the raised portion of the seat portion is higher than the raised height in the first mode. And a control unit that executes a second mode in which the seat portion swings in a low state and a state in which the user does not straddle. The control unit swings the seat part after raising the part of the seat part when executing the first mode.

The exercise assisting device according to the second aspect is the first aspect, in particular, the holding airbag that holds at least one of the pelvis or the waist of the user while the user is sitting on the seat. And a pair of armrests. The control unit swings the seat after inflating the holding airbag when executing the second mode.

In the above exercise assisting device, the seat swings while holding the user's pelvis or waist with the holding airbag, so that the user can particularly effectively stretch around the waist.

In addition, since the seat swings while holding the user's pelvis or waist with the holding air bag, the user can be prevented from falling from the exercise assisting device, and the user can stretch safely. be able to.

The exercise assisting device according to the third aspect includes a deformable seat, a drive unit that swings the seat, and a control unit. The seat is configured to use the exercise assisting device in a state in which the user does not straddle from the form of using the exercise assisting device in a state in which the user straddles, or the exercise assisting in a state in which the user does not straddle It can deform | transform from the form which uses an apparatus to the form which uses the said exercise assistance apparatus in the said straddled state. The control unit controls the seat portion to be deformed while swinging.

The exercise assistance apparatus according to the fourth aspect is, in particular, in the third aspect, the form in which the exercise assistance apparatus is used in the straddling state and the form in which the exercise assistance apparatus is used in the state of not straddling. Also, the user uses the exercise assisting device with the body facing forward.

An exercise assisting device according to a fifth aspect includes a swingable seat, a holding airbag that holds the user's pelvis while a user is sitting on the seat, and a portion of the seat. The first mode in which the seat portion swings in a raised state, the state in which the part of the seat portion is not raised, or the raised height of the part of the seat portion is raised in the first mode. And a second mode in which the seat portion swings in a state lower than the height. In the second mode, the seat swings in a state where the holding airbag is inflated.

An exercise assisting device according to a sixth aspect includes a swingable seat, a holding airbag that holds the user's waist while the user is sitting on the seat, and a portion of the seat. The first mode in which the seat portion swings in a raised state, the state in which the part of the seat portion is not raised, or the raised height of a part of the seat portion is a raised height in the first mode. And a second mode in which the seat swings in a lower state. In the second mode, the seat swings in a state where the holding airbag is inflated.

The exercise assisting device according to the seventh aspect further includes an air pump, particularly in the fifth or sixth aspect, and in the second mode, after the holding airbag is completely inflated by supplying air from the air pump, The seat swings.

In the exercise assistance device according to the eighth aspect, in particular, in any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, the holding airbag starts to inflate when changing from the first mode to the second mode. Then, after the expansion is completed, the second mode is started.

The exercise assisting device according to the ninth aspect is the first mode from the second mode or the second mode from the first mode, particularly in any one of the fifth to eighth aspects. When changing the mode, the seat continues to swing.

The exercise assisting device according to the tenth aspect is the ninth aspect, particularly when the mode is changed from the second mode to the first mode or from the first mode to the second mode. The swing speed of the seat is slower than the swing speed of the seat in the first mode and the swing speed of the seat in the second mode.

The exercise assisting device according to the eleventh aspect includes a swingable seat portion and a control portion. Based on the control of the control unit, the seat part can change the shape of the seat part so as to bulge a part of the seat part or to lower the raised height of the part of the seat part. When the control unit is changed to raise the part of the seat or lower the raised height while swinging the seat, and when changing the shape of the seat, Control is performed so that the seat swings at a swing speed lower than the swing speed before the shape of the seat is changed.

In the exercise assisting apparatus according to the twelfth aspect, particularly in the eleventh aspect, the control unit increases the swing speed of the seat after the deformation of the seat.

The exercise assistance device according to the thirteenth aspect has a swingable seat and a backrest.

Further, the exercise assisting device includes a first mode in which the seat portion swings in a state where a part of the seat portion is raised, a state in which the part of the seat portion is not raised, or a state of the seat portion. A second mode in which the seat portion swings in a state where the height of the part of the protrusion is lower than the height of the protrusion in the first mode. The seat swings when shifting from the first mode to the second mode or from the second mode to the first mode. When shifting from the first mode to the second mode, or when shifting from the second mode to the first mode, the rocking speed of the seat is determined by the first mode and the first mode. It is slower than the rocking speed of the seat in the second mode.

In the exercise assistance device according to the fourteenth aspect, in particular, in the thirteenth aspect, the swing speed of the seat portion in the first mode and the second mode is the same.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is an external view of the exercise assisting device 1. The exercise assisting apparatus 1 is installed on an installation surface (not shown) such as a floor and is driven by electric power supplied from a commercial power source (not shown). Various elements constituting the exercise assisting apparatus 1 are covered with a cover. 1 and 3 show the exercise assisting apparatus 1 in which a part of the cover is omitted.

The exercise assisting device 1 includes a seat portion 10, a backrest 51, a pair of armrests 52, a pedestal portion 53, and a controller 54. The function of the seat 10 is to support the buttocks and thighs. The seat 10 is provided on the pedestal 53, for example. The function of the armrest 52 is to support the elbow. The pair of armrests 52 is provided on the side of the seat portion 10, for example, and is attached to the seat portion 10. The pair of armrests 52 are shaped such that, for example, the upper portion projects forward and the lower portion retracts rearward in the front-rear direction of the seat portion 10. The pedestal 53 is installed on the installation surface. When the controller 54 receives information related to the operation of the exercise assisting apparatus 1, the controller 54 outputs the information to a control device (for example, the control unit 500 in FIG. 15) that controls the operation of the exercise assisting apparatus 1. The controller 54 is provided on one armrest 52, for example. An example of the controller 54 is a plurality of keys or a touch panel display.

The backrest 51 is provided behind the seat portion 10. The backrest 51 includes a backrest main body 51A and a support member 51B. The function of the backrest main body 51A is to support the back. The backrest main body 51A is attached to the support member 51B. The function of the support member 51B is to support the backrest body 51A. The support member 51B is attached to the seat portion 10, for example.

The exercise assisting device 1 further includes a pair of rear airbags 61 and a pair of holding airbags 62. The pair of back airbags 61 are provided on the backrest main body 51A. Each back airbag 61 is expanded and contracted repeatedly to stretch the back, and each back airbag 61 is maintained in an expanded state to stretch the back. One holding airbag 62 is provided on the inner surface of one armrest 52, for example. The other holding airbag 62 is provided on the inner surface of the other armrest 52, for example. By maintaining the state in which each holding airbag 62 is inflated, a leg, a pelvis, or the like is sandwiched between the holding airbag 62 and the seat portion 10, and the position of the body with respect to the seat portion 10 is maintained.

The exercise assisting device 1 further includes a drive unit 70. The function of the drive unit 70 is to swing the seat unit 10. The drive unit 70 is provided in the pedestal 53, for example, and supports the seat 10 so as to be swingable. The seat 10 swings as the drive unit 70 is driven. The backrest 51 and the pair of armrests 52 swing as the seat 10 swings. The backrest 51 and the pair of armrests 52 may be attached to the pedestal portion 53 so as not to swing when the seat portion 10 swings.

The seat 10 has a plurality of forms, and any one of the plurality of forms is selected by deformation. The plurality of forms include a first form that can be seated and a second form that can be straddled. The seating in the first form is a posture that the user takes when using the exercise assisting apparatus 1 in the same manner as a general chair. In addition, the form of the exercise assistance apparatus 1 shown by FIG. 1 is a 1st form.

The seat portion 10 includes an intermediate portion 11, a pair of side portions 12, a back support portion 13, and a switching portion 20 (see FIG. 4). The intermediate part 11 is provided at an intermediate position in the width direction of the seat part 10. The intermediate portion 11 is a portion that mainly supports the buttocks when the user 100 is seated in the first embodiment. The pair of side portions 12 are provided so as to be rotatable around an axis along the front-rear direction of the seat portion 10, for example, on both sides of the intermediate portion 11 in the width direction of the seat portion 10. The pair of side portions 12 are portions that mainly support the thigh when the user 100 is seated in the first embodiment.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the seat surface 10A in the first form is substantially flat so that the user 100 can be seated. The plane formed by the seat portion surface 10 A is a plane on which the user 100 sitting on the seat portion 10 does not feel uncomfortable when the user 100 uses the exercise assisting apparatus 1 in the same manner as a general chair. In one example, the seat portion 10 has the first configuration by operating at least one of the intermediate portion 11 and the pair of side portions 12 so that the difference between the height of the intermediate portion 11 and the height of the pair of side portions 12 is reduced. Constitute.

The function of the back support part 13 is to support the waist. The back support portion 13 is provided behind the intermediate portion 11. The height of the back support portion 13 is lower than the height of the backrest 51. The function of the switching unit 20 is to switch between the first form and the second form by operating at least one of the intermediate part 11 and the pair of side parts 12. For example, the switching unit 20 is provided below the intermediate portion 11 and the pair of side portions 12 and supports the intermediate portion 11 and the pair of side portions 12.

The intermediate part 11 includes a front part 11A and a rear part 11B. The front portion 11 A is a portion sandwiched between the pair of side portions 12. 11 A of front parts are comprised so that it can be pinched | interposed by the thigh of both legs, when the user 100 straddles the seat part 10 which takes a 2nd form. The rear part 11 B is continuous with the front part 11 A and is provided behind the pair of side parts 12. The width of the intermediate portion 11 becomes narrower from the rear side to the front side of the seat portion 10. For this reason, the width of the front part 11A is narrower than the width of the rear part 11B. In one example, the front portion 11 A has a tapered shape whose width becomes narrower from the rear side to the front side of the seat portion 10.

FIG. 2 shows the exercise assisting device 1 that has passed through the armrest 52. As shown in this figure, the front portion 11A swells upward from the rear portion 11B. Specifically, the seat portion surface 10A of the front portion 11A swells upward from the side portion 12, and the seat portion surface 10A of the rear portion 11B is recessed downward from the side portion 12.

FIG. 3 is an external view of the exercise assistance device 1 taking the second form. The seat 10 is in the second form by the relative movement of the intermediate part 11 and the pair of side parts 12 so that the intermediate part 11 is higher than the pair of side parts 12 from the state constituting the first form. Transforms into When the exercise assisting device 1 takes the second form, the pair of side portions 12 takes a posture inclined outward and downward in the width direction of the seat portion 10. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the seat portion surface 10 A in the second form forms a shape imitating a horse's back or heel so that the user 100 can straddle it.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a specific configuration of the switching unit 20. In FIG. 4, a part of the seat 10 is omitted.

The switching unit 20 operates at least one of the intermediate part 11 and the pair of side parts 12 based on the operation of the controller 54 (see FIG. 1), thereby causing the first form (see FIG. 1) and the second form (see FIG. 1). 3) is selected. In one example, the switching unit 20 relatively moves the intermediate part 11 and the pair of side parts 12 so that the intermediate part 11 is higher than the pair of side parts 12 when the seat part 10 takes the first form. To select the second form. In addition, when the seat portion 10 takes the second form, the switching unit 20 is configured so that the difference between the height of the intermediate part 11 and the height of the pair of side parts 12 is smaller than the difference in the second form. The first configuration is selected by operating at least one of 11 and the pair of side portions 12.

The switching unit 20 includes a link 30 and a seat airbag 40. The function of the seat part airbag 40 is to displace the intermediate part 11 in the vertical direction by repeating the expansion and contraction. The seat portion airbag 40 is provided below the intermediate portion 11. In one example, the seat airbag 40 is disposed within the link 30. The seat airbag 40 is connected to an air pump 41 that is a part of the exercise assisting apparatus 1. When air is supplied from the air pump 41, the seat airbag 40 is inflated, and the intermediate portion 11 is lifted upward.

The link 30 connects the intermediate portion 11 and the pair of side portions 12 so that the pair of side portions 12 take an inclined posture when the intermediate portion 11 is displaced upward, for example. The link 30 includes an intermediate link 31, a pair of side links 32, a rear link 33, and a support link 34. The seat airbag 40 is disposed in a space surrounded by the links 31 to 34, for example.

The intermediate link 31 supports the intermediate part 11. The support link 34 is provided on the pedestal portion 53 (see FIG. 1) so as to face the intermediate link 31, and supports various elements constituting the link 30. In one example, the support link 34 is fixed to the pedestal portion 53 so as not to be displaced with respect to the pedestal portion 53. The pair of side links 32 are provided on both sides of the intermediate link 31 in the width direction of the seat portion 10 so as to support the corresponding side portions 12. The rear link 33 is provided on the rear side of the intermediate link 31. The side link 32 and the rear link 33 connect the intermediate link 31 and the support link 34 so that the intermediate link 31 can be displaced vertically with respect to the support link 34.

The side link 32 includes a first side link 32A and a second side link 32B. The first side link 32 A and the second side link 32 B are connected to each other so as to be rotatable around an axis along the front-rear direction of the seat 10. An axis along the front-rear direction of the seat portion 10 exists at a connection portion between the links. One end of the first side link 32A is rotatably connected to the intermediate link 31. The other end of the first side link 32A is rotatably connected to one end of the second side link 32B. The other end of the second side link 32B is rotatably connected to the support link 34. The length of the first side link 32A is longer than the length of the second side link 32B.

The rear link 33 includes a first rear link 33A and a second rear link 33B. The first rear link 33 A and the second rear link 33 B are coupled to each other so as to be rotatable around an axis along the front-rear direction of the seat portion 10. One end of the first rear link 33A is rotatably connected to the intermediate link 31. The other end of the first rear link 33A is rotatably connected to one end of the second rear link 33B. The other end of the second rear link 33B is rotatably connected to the support link 34. The length of the first rear link 33A is substantially the same as the length of the first side link 32A, and the length of the second rear link 33B is substantially the same as the length of the second side link 32B. The same.

FIG. 5 shows the appearance of the exercise assisting apparatus 1 taking the first form in which a part of the seat portion 10 is omitted. In the state where the seat portion 10 takes the first form, the seat portion airbag 40 is most contracted, and the link 30 is folded. Specifically, when the seat airbag 40 contracts, the first side link 32A and the second side link 32B are folded so as to approach each other, and the first rear link 33A and the second rear link are folded. It is folded so that 33B approaches. Accordingly, the intermediate link 31 is brought close to the support link 34 with the seat portion airbag 40 interposed therebetween, and the intermediate link 31 and each first side link 32A substantially constitute a plane. The folded rear link 33 is stored in the gap 51C of the support member 51B.

Thus, the switching unit 20 contracts the seat airbag 40 so that the difference between the height of the intermediate part 11 and the height of the pair of side parts 12 is smaller than the difference in the second embodiment. And the switching part 20 selects a 1st form by operating the intermediate part 11 and a pair of side part 12 with the deformation | transformation of the link 30 (refer FIG. 1).

FIG. 6 shows the appearance of the exercise assisting apparatus 1 taking the second form in which a part of the seat portion 10 is omitted. In the state in which the seat portion 10 takes the second form, the seat portion airbag 40 is in the most expanded state, and the link 30 is deformed so as to extend upward. Specifically, when the seat airbag 40 is inflated, the intermediate link 31 is lifted, and the side links 32A, 32B and the

rear links

33A, 33B follow the displacement of the intermediate link 31 and are substantially linear. Deforms to stretch. Thereby, the intermediate link 31 and each side link 32 comprise the shape which imitated the back or the saddle of the horse.

As described above, the switching unit 20 is configured so that the height of the seat part surface 10A of the intermediate part 11 in the second form is higher than the height of the seat part surface 10A of the intermediate part 11 in the first form. The seat airbag 40 is inflated to deform the link 30 so that the side portion 12 of the side portion 12 is inclined with respect to the intermediate portion 11. And the switching part 20 selects a 2nd form by operating the intermediate part 11 and a pair of side part 12 with the deformation | transformation of the link 30 (refer FIG. 3).

An example of the configuration of the drive unit 70 will be described with reference to FIG. Since the specific configuration and operation of the drive unit 70 are substantially the same as those of the drive device disclosed in Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-61672), a part or all of the description of the common matters will be described. Omitted. FIG. 7 shows the seat 10 in a simplified manner.

The drive unit 70 swings the seat 10 when the seat 10 is at least in the second form, for example. In one example, the drive unit 70 swings the seat 10 when the form of the seat 10 is the first form and when the form of the seat 10 is the second form. The drive unit 70 includes a swing base 71, a pair of support plates 72, a first motor 73, a pair of crank arms 74, a pair of connecting links 75, and an eccentric rod 76. The seat 10 is fixed to the swing base 71 so as to swing together with the swing base 71. The function of the pair of support plates 72 is to support various elements constituting the drive unit 70.

The function of the pair of crank arms 74 is to displace the swing base 71 in the front-rear direction of the seat portion 10 via the connecting link 75. The crank arm 74 is connected to the output shaft (not shown) of the first motor 73 via a plurality of rotating shafts and gears (not shown). One end of the crank arm 74 is connected to a rotating shaft that rotates eccentrically with the rotation of the output shaft of the first motor 73, and the other end is connected to a connecting link 75. One end of the connection link 75 is connected to the swing base 71, and the other end is connected to the support plate 72.

The function of the eccentric rod 76 is to displace the swing base 71 in the width direction of the seat portion 10. The eccentric rod 76 is connected to the output shaft of the first motor 73 via a plurality of rotating shafts and gears (not shown). One end of the eccentric rod 76 is connected to a rotating shaft that rotates eccentrically with the rotation of the output shaft of the first motor 73, and the other end is connected to one support plate 72.

The drive unit 70 is configured such that the ratio of the rotational speed of the crank arm 74 and the rotational speed of the eccentric rod 76 is 2: 1, for example. For this reason, the seat portion 10 swings so as to form a substantially V shape in plan view. The drive unit 70 shifts the phase of the crank arm 74 by 90 ° with respect to the phase of the eccentric rod 76 so that the ratio between the rotational speed of the crank arm 74 and the rotational speed of the eccentric rod 76 is 2: 1. It may be configured as follows. In this example, the seat 10 swings so as to form an approximately eight shape in plan view. The drive unit 70 may be configured such that the ratio of the rotational speed of the crank arm 74 and the rotational speed of the eccentric rod 76 is 1: 2.

As the output shaft of the first motor 73 rotates, the crank arm 74 rotates eccentrically via the plurality of rotating shafts and gears, and one end of the eccentric rod 76 is eccentrically connected via the plurality of rotating shafts and gears. Rotate. The crank arm 74 transmits the rotational motion to the connecting link 75, whereby the connecting link 75 is displaced in the front-rear direction of the seat portion 10. For this reason, the swing base 71 is displaced in the front-rear direction of the seat part 10 via the connecting link 75, and the seat part 10 is displaced in the front-rear direction.

Also, one end portion of the eccentric rod 76 is displaced in the width direction of the seat portion 10 by rotating eccentrically. As a result, the support plate 72 is inclined and the connecting link 75 is displaced in the width direction of the seat portion 10. For this reason, the swing base 71 is displaced in the width direction of the seat portion 10 via the connecting link 75, and the seat portion 10 is displaced in the width direction. In this way, the seat 10 swings in the front-rear direction and the width direction as the output shaft of the first motor 73 rotates. For this reason, a rocking motion is provided to the user 100 (see FIG. 9) who uses the exercise assisting device 1.

The exercise assisting device 1 further includes an elevating mechanism 80. The raising / lowering mechanism 80 is provided in the front side of the seat part 10, for example. The function of the lifting mechanism 80 is to change the inclination of the seat portion 10 in the front-rear direction. The lifting mechanism 80 includes a second motor 81 and a telescopic part 82. The expansion / contraction part 82 includes, for example, a ball screw (not shown). The stretchable part 82 has one end connected to the swing base 71 and the other end connected to one support plate 72. An output shaft (not shown) of the second motor 81 is connected to a ball screw nut via a worm gear (not shown) or the like.

Rotation of the output shaft of the second motor 81 causes the nut of the ball screw to rotate via a worm gear or the like, and the screw shaft of the ball screw is displaced in the vertical direction. For this reason, the expansion / contraction part 82 expands and contracts, and the front of the swing base 71 rotates around the connection shaft 77 between the swing base 71 and the connection link 75. For this reason, the inclination of the swing base 71 in the front-rear direction of the seat part 10 is changed, and the inclination of the seat part 10 in the front-rear direction is changed. The lifting mechanism 80 is driven based on the operation of the controller 54 (see FIG. 1).

Referring to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, an example of the usage state of the exercise assistance device 1 will be described.

The user 100 using the exercise assistance device 1 operates the controller 54 to select either the first form or the second form.

As shown in FIG. 8, the exercise assisting device 1 taking the first form is mainly used by a user 100 as a chair or a stretching device. Specifically, the user 100 sits on the seat 10 to use the exercise assisting apparatus 1 as a chair, or operates the controller 54 to drive the rear airbag 61 to stretch the exercise assisting apparatus 1. Use as an instrument.

As shown in FIG. 9, the exercise assisting apparatus 1 taking the second form is mainly used by the user 100 as an apparatus for swinging movement. Specifically, the user 100 straddles the seat portion 10 and operates the controller 54 to drive the drive portion 70 to swing the seat portion 10 and use the exercise assisting device 1 as a device for swinging motion. To do. At this time, when the holding airbag 62 is driven by the user 100 operating the controller 54, the position of the leg of the user 100 with respect to the seat portion 10 is held by the holding airbag 62.

Also, the user 100 can use the exercise assisting device 1 taking the first form as a device for swinging exercise. Specifically, the user 100 sits on the seat portion 10 and operates the controller 54 to drive the drive portion 70 to swing the seat portion 10, so that the exercise assisting device 1 is used as a device for swinging motion. use. The movement of the seat 10 when the seat 10 taking the first form swings is substantially the same as the movement of the seat 10 taking the second form, for example. At this time, when the holding airbag 62 is driven by the user 100 operating the controller 54, the position of the pelvis of the user 100 with respect to the seat portion 10 is held by the holding airbag 62, and stretching exercise of the pelvis or the like is performed on the user 100. Provided. The movement of the seat 10 when the seat 10 taking the first form swings may be different from the movement of the seat 10 taking the second form.

Thus, since the form which the exercise assistance apparatus 1 can take includes the form which can handle the exercise assistance apparatus 1 like furniture, the user 100 uses the exercise assistance apparatus 1 as an apparatus for rocking exercise. It does not get in the way when not in use. For this reason, the exercise assistance apparatus 1 has high convenience.

According to the exercise assistance device 1 of the embodiment, the following effects can be further obtained.

According to the exercise assisting apparatus 1, the pair of side portions 12 in the second embodiment take a posture that is inclined outward and downward in the width direction of the seat portion 10, so that the user 100 straddles the seat portion 10. It is easy to sandwich the pair of side portions 12 between the thighs. For this reason, when rocking exercise is performed using the exercise assisting device 1, the posture of the user 100 is easily stabilized. Moreover, according to the exercise assistance apparatus 1, since the width | variety of the intermediate part 11 becomes narrow as it goes to the front side from the back side of the seat part 10, the user 100 straddling the seat part 10 which takes a 2nd form is intermediate part 11 Is easily pinched with the thigh.

According to the exercise assisting device 1, the front part 11A is swollen above the rear part 11B. On the other hand, when the user 100 straddles the seat portion 10 taking the second form, for example, the buttocks are supported by the rear portion 11B, and the front portion 11A is positioned in front of the body. For this reason, even if rocking exercise is performed using the exercise assisting device 1, the body position with respect to the seat portion 10 is prevented from moving forward by the swelling of the front portion 11A. For this reason, when the swing motion is performed using the exercise assisting apparatus 1, the posture of the user 100 is more stable.

When the leg of the user 100 straddling the seat part 10 taking the second form is floating from the floor, the user's 100 motion associated with the swinging motion of the seat part 10 is not supported by the foot, and therefore the user 100 has a large amount of exercise. Become. On the other hand, according to the exercise assisting apparatus 1, since the height of the seat portion surface 10 A of the intermediate portion 11 in the second form is set to be higher than that in the first form, the seat that takes the second form. The user's 100 legs straddling the part 10 are likely to float off the floor. For this reason, the effect given to the user 100 with the rocking | fluctuation movement of the seat part 10 is heightened.

When the user 100 straddles the seat 10 taking the second form, the back support 13 can be used to determine the position of the waist. Since the back support unit 13 supports the waist or buttocks of the user 100, the position of the user's 100 waist in the seat 10 is stable, and the posture of the user 100 is likely to be stable when the seat 10 swings.

The pair of armrests 52 has, for example, a shape in which the upper portion protrudes forward and the lower portion retracts backward in the front-rear direction of the seat portion 10. For this reason, when the user 100 straddles the seat part 10 which takes a 2nd form, the leg of the user 100 does not contact the armrest 52 easily. For this reason, it is possible to smoothly straddle the seat 10 taking the second form, and even when the seat 10 swings, the leg of the user 100 is unlikely to contact the armrest 52.

The length of the first side link 32A of the link 30 of the exercise assisting apparatus 1 is longer than the length of the second side link 32B. In this case, the inclination of the first side link 32A with respect to the intermediate link 31 becomes large when the seat airbag 40 is inflated most. For this reason, the inclination of the pair of side portions 12 with respect to the intermediate portion 11 is increased, and the pair of side portions 12 can be easily sandwiched between the thighs in a state where the user 100 straddles the seat portion 10. For this reason, when the swing motion is performed using the exercise assisting apparatus 1, the posture of the user 100 is more likely to be stabilized.

The direction of the user 100 sitting on the seat 10 when the exercise assisting device 1 takes the first form is the same as the direction of the user 100 straddling the seat 10 when the exercise assisting device 1 takes the second form. It is. For this reason, according to the exercise assistance apparatus 1, in the state in which the user 100 held the posture seated on the seat portion 10 or the posture straddling the seat portion 10, the first mode and the second mode can be switched. For this reason, the convenience of the exercise assistance apparatus 1 is improved.

(Embodiment 2)
The exercise assistance device 1 of the second embodiment is different from the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in the points described below, and has substantially the same configuration as the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in other points. . In the description of the exercise assistance device 1 according to the second embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the exercise assistance device 1 according to the first embodiment, and a part or all of the explanation of the configuration is omitted.

10A and 10B, the exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 2 includes a seat 110 instead of the seat 10 (see FIG. 1). The seat part 110 has a plurality of forms including a first form that can be seated and a second form that can be straddled, and any one of the plurality of forms is selected by deformation. The seat 110 includes a seat 111 and a plurality of seat airbags 112. The sheet 111 is made of, for example, a stretchable material.

The function of the seat airbag 112 is to deform the seat 111 by repeatedly expanding and contracting. An example of the number of the plurality of seat airbags 112 is four. The plurality of seat airbags 112 are provided in the seat 111. In one example, the plurality of seat airbags 112 are arranged in the seat 111 such that an intermediate portion of the seat 111 in the width direction of the seat 110 is deformed upward from both adjacent portions by expanding. Note that the number of seat airbags 112 may be one, two, three, five, or more.

FIG. 10A is an external view of the seat 110 taking the first form. In the state where the seat portion 110 takes the first form, the plurality of seat portion airbags 112 constitute the most contracted state. 110 A of seat part surfaces in a 1st form comprise a plane substantially so that the user 100 can sit down.

FIG. 10B is an external view of the seat 110 taking the second form. In the state where the seat part 110 takes the second form, the plurality of seat part airbags 112 constitute the most inflated state. 110 A of seat part surfaces in a 2nd form comprise the shape which imitated the back or the saddle of the horse so that the user 100 could straddle. The exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment can obtain substantially the same effect as part of the effects obtained by the first embodiment.

(Embodiment 3)
The exercise assistance device 1 of the third embodiment is different from the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in the points described below, and has substantially the same configuration as the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in other points. . In the description of the exercise assistance device 1 according to the third embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the exercise assistance device 1 according to the first embodiment, and a part or all of the explanation of the configuration is omitted.

11A and 11B, the exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 3 includes a seat portion 210 instead of the seat portion 10 (see FIG. 1). The seat part 210 has a plurality of forms including a first form that can be seated and a second form that can be straddled, and any one of the plurality of forms is selected by deformation. The seat part 210 includes an intermediate part 211, a pair of side parts 212, a back support part 213, and a switching part 220. The intermediate portion 211, the pair of side portions 212, and the back surface support portion 213 have substantially the same configuration as the intermediate portion 11, the pair of side portions 12, and the back surface support portion 13 shown in FIG. In FIGS. 11A and 11B, a part of the seat 210 is omitted.

The switching unit 220 includes a slide block 230 and a seat airbag 240. The slide block 230 includes an intermediate block 231, a pair of side blocks 232, a pair of side plates 233, and an auxiliary block 234. The intermediate block 231 supports the intermediate part 211. The pair of side blocks 232 are provided on both sides of the intermediate block 231 in the width direction of the seat portion 210. An example of the shape of the intermediate block 231 and each side block 232 is a rectangular parallelepiped box. The inside of the intermediate block 231 is hollow.

A pair of side plates 233 are provided on the corresponding side block 232 and support the corresponding side portion 212. Each side plate 233 is connected to the intermediate block 231 and is attached to the intermediate block 231 so as to be rotatable about the connecting portion. The auxiliary block 234 is provided in the intermediate block 231, for example. An example of the shape of the auxiliary block 234 is a rectangular parallelepiped box smaller than the intermediate block 231.

The function of the seat portion airbag 240 is to displace the intermediate portion 211 in the vertical direction by repeatedly expanding and contracting. An example of the number of seat airbags 240 is two. The seat part airbag 240 is provided between the intermediate block 231 and the auxiliary block 234, for example. That is, the seat portion airbag 240 is disposed on the auxiliary block 234 in the intermediate block 231. The number of seat airbags 240 may be one or three or more.

FIG. 11A is an external view of the seat 210 taking the first form. In the state where the seat portion 210 takes the first form, the seat portion airbag 240 constitutes the most contracted state. The seat part surface 210A in the first form is generally flat so that the user 100 can be seated.

FIG. 11B is an external view of the seat 210 taking the second form. In the state where the seat portion 210 takes the second form, the seat portion airbag 240 constitutes the most inflated state. When the seat airbag 240 is inflated, the intermediate block 231 is displaced upward with respect to the auxiliary block 234, and the pair of side plates 233 are inclined toward the outside in the width direction of the seat 210 and downward. . Then, the intermediate portion 211 and the pair of side portions 212 are deformed so as to follow the deformation of the intermediate block 231 and the pair of side plates 233. 210 A of seat part surfaces in a 2nd form comprise the shape which imitated the back or the saddle of the horse so that the user 100 could straddle. The exercise assistance device 1 according to the third embodiment can obtain substantially the same effect as part of the effects obtained by the first embodiment.

(Embodiment 4)
The exercise assistance device 1 of the fourth embodiment is different from the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in the points described below, and has substantially the same configuration as the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in other points. . In the description of the exercise assistance device 1 according to the fourth embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the components common to the exercise assistance device 1 according to the first embodiment, and a part or all of the explanation of the configuration is omitted.

12A and 12B, the exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment includes a seat portion 310 instead of the seat portion 10 (see FIG. 1). The seat portion 310 has a plurality of forms including a first form that can be seated and a second form that can be straddled, and any one of the plurality of forms is selected by deformation. The seat part 310 includes an intermediate part 311, a pair of side parts 312, a back support part 313, and a switching part 320. The intermediate portion 311, the pair of side portions 312, and the back surface support portion 313 have substantially the same configuration as the intermediate portion 11, the pair of side portions 12, and the back surface support portion 13 shown in FIG. 1. In FIGS. 12A and 12B, a part of the seat portion 310 is omitted.

The switching unit 320 includes a support mechanism 330 and an expansion / contraction mechanism 340. The support mechanism 330 includes an intermediate plate 331, a pair of side plates 332, and a support base 333. The intermediate plate 331 supports the intermediate portion 311. The pair of side plates 332 are provided on both sides of the intermediate plate 331 in the width direction of the seat portion 310. The pair of side plates 332 is connected to the intermediate plate 331, and is attached to the intermediate plate 331 so as to be rotatable about the connecting portion as an axis. The support base 333 supports the intermediate plate 331, the pair of side plates 332, and the pair of expansion / contraction mechanisms 340.

The expansion / contraction mechanism 340 is a mechanism such as a pantograph. The function of the expansion / contraction mechanism 340 is to displace the intermediate portion 311 in the vertical direction by repeating expansion and contraction. The telescopic mechanism 340 connects the intermediate plate 331 and the support base 333. In one example, the vertical position of the intermediate portion 311 with respect to the support base 333 is determined by adjusting the length of the telescopic mechanism 340 in the front-rear direction of the seat portion 310. The expansion / contraction mechanism 340 is driven by, for example, a motor.

FIG. 12A is an external view of the seat portion 310 taking the first form. In a state where the seat portion 310 takes the first form, the expansion / contraction mechanism 340 constitutes the most contracted state. The seat portion surface 310A in the first form is substantially flat so that the user 100 can be seated.

FIG. 12B is an appearance of the seat 310 that takes the second form. In the state where the seat portion 310 takes the second form, the expansion / contraction mechanism 340 constitutes the most extended state. When the expansion / contraction mechanism 340 extends, the intermediate plate 331 is displaced upward with respect to the support base 333, and the pair of side plates 332 are inclined toward the outside in the width direction of the seat portion 310 and downward. Then, the intermediate portion 311 and the pair of side portions 312 are deformed so as to follow the deformation of the intermediate plate 331 and the pair of side plates 332. 310 A of seat part surfaces in a 2nd form comprise the shape which imitated the back or the saddle of the horse so that the user 100 could straddle. The exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment can obtain substantially the same effect as part of the effects obtained by the first embodiment.

(Embodiment 5)
The exercise assistance device 1 of the fifth embodiment is different from the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in the points described below, and has substantially the same configuration as the exercise assistance device 1 of the first embodiment in other points. . In the description of the exercise assistance device 1 according to the fifth embodiment, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the exercise assistance device 1 according to the first embodiment, and a part or all of the explanation of the configuration is omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to Embodiment 5 includes a seat 410 instead of the seat 10 (see FIG. 1). The seat portion 410 has a plurality of forms including a first form that can be seated and a second form that can be straddled, and any one of the plurality of forms is selected by deformation. The seat portion 410 includes an intermediate portion 411 and a pair of side portions 412. An example of the intermediate portion 411 and the pair of side portions 412 is a generally rectangular parallelepiped cushion.

The pair of side portions 412 is provided on both sides of the intermediate portion 411 in the width direction of the seat portion 410 so as to be rotatable about an axis along the front-rear direction of the seat portion 410. In one example, the pair of side portions 412 are rotatably attached to the intermediate portion 411 by hinges. For this reason, a pair of side part 412 can comprise either the state arrange | positioned on both sides of the intermediate part 411, and the state arrange | positioned on the intermediate part 411. The pair of side portions 412 includes a curved portion 412A. The curved portion 412A is provided at the corner of the pair of side portions 412 in a state where the pair of side portions 412 is disposed on the intermediate portion 411, for example. The configuration that the pair of side portions 412 can take is manually changed by the user 100, for example.

FIG. 13A is an external view of the seat 410 taking the first form. In the state where the seat portion 410 takes the first form, the pair of side portions 412 constitutes a state where the side portions 412 are arranged on both sides of the intermediate portion 411. The seat surface 410A in the first form is generally flat so that the user 100 can be seated.

FIG. 13B is an appearance of the seat portion 410 taking the second form. In a state in which the seat portion 410 takes the second form, a pair of side portions 412 are arranged on the intermediate portion 411. 410 A of seat part surfaces in a 2nd form comprise the shape which imitated the back or the saddle of the horse so that the user 100 could straddle. The exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment can obtain substantially the same effect as part of the effects obtained by the first embodiment.

(Embodiment 6)
Next, a sixth embodiment will be described. Hereinafter, in the sixth to seventh embodiments, an example of the operation of the exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

Note that the exercise assisting apparatus 1 of the sixth embodiment is the same as the structure of the exercise assisting apparatus 1 of any of the first to fifth embodiments described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram of the exercise assisting apparatus 1.

In FIG. 15, the control unit 500 includes a microcomputer such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and controls each circuit.

The first motor 73 is a motor for swinging the seat portion 10 in the front-rear direction and the width direction.

The first position sensor 501 is a sensor for detecting whether the seat portion 10 is in a basic position (for example, a horizontal state) or not, and is composed of, for example, an optical sensor. More specifically, the optical sensor includes a light emitting unit, a light receiving unit, and a slit. And when the light from the light emitting part is received by the light receiving part through the slit, the seat part 10 is in a horizontal state, while the light from the light emitting part cannot be received by the light receiving part through the slit. Is configured such that the controller 500 determines that the seat 10 is not horizontal.

The second motor 81 is a motor for tilting the seat portion 10 in the front-rear direction.

The second position sensor 502 is a sensor for detecting how much the seat portion 10 is tilted in the front-rear direction. For example, the front position, the middle front, the horizontal, the middle rear, and the rearmost five stages. Detect with.

The second position sensor has a light emitting part, a light receiving part, and a slit, like the first position sensor. Since the second position sensor has one light emitting unit or a plurality of light emitting units, a plurality of light receiving units, and a slit, it is possible to detect where the seat unit 10 is in five stages. .

The controller 54 has a display unit including a plurality of keys and, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and accepts various operations such as power on / off and mode switching from the user. Note that the controller 54 may be configured with, for example, an electrostatic or resistive touch panel.

The storage unit 503 includes a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), and indicates various programs and data executed by the control unit 500 (for example, what mode the device is currently in) Flags and various parameters).

The air pump 41 is a pump that supplies air to the seat airbag 40, the rear airbag 61, and the holding airbag 62. In the present embodiment, only one air pump 41 is mounted, but a plurality of air pumps 41 may be mounted.

The first electromagnetic valve 504 is connected to the seat airbag 40 and is a valve for switching so as to supply or not supply air from the air pump 41 to the seat airbag 40.

The second electromagnetic valve 505 is connected to the rear airbag 61 and is a valve for switching so as to supply or not supply air from the air pump 41 to the rear airbag 61.

The third electromagnetic valve 506 is connected to one holding airbag 62 and is a valve for switching so as to supply or not supply air from the air pump 41 to the one holding airbag 62.

The fourth electromagnetic valve 507 is connected to the other holding airbag 62 and is a valve for switching so that the air from the air pump 41 is supplied to the other holding airbag 62 or not.

The holding valve 600 is a valve for holding the air supplied to the airbag. In the present embodiment apparatus, the air pump 41 is connected to the holding valve 600 and the second electromagnetic valve 505, and the holding valve 600 further includes the first electromagnetic valve 504, the third electromagnetic valve 506, and the fourth electromagnetic valve. 507 is connected.

In addition, you may comprise the 3rd solenoid valve 506 and the 4th solenoid valve 507 with one solenoid valve. In such a configuration, the two holding airbags 62 are simultaneously supplied and exhausted.

Further, there may be a plurality of holding valves 600, and each holding valve 600 may be connected to a corresponding electromagnetic valve.

FIGS. 16A and 16B are flowcharts showing the operation of the exercise assisting apparatus according to the sixth embodiment.

In the sixth embodiment, the exercise assisting device has two modes, a jobber (riding) mode (first mode) and a chair mode (second mode). It can be switched by operating the controller 54. The jobber (riding) mode (first mode) is a mode performed when the exercise assisting device 1 takes the second form described above, and the chair mode (second mode) is described above by the exercise assisting device 1. This mode is performed when the first mode is adopted.

In the following, in the chair mode (second mode), the state of the user may be expressed as “a state that does not straddle”. As described above, the “not straddling state” is a posture that the user takes when using the exercise assisting apparatus 1 in the same manner as a general chair, and may be expressed as “can be seated”.

In addition, the chair mode is a mode in which the seat portion 10 is swung in a substantially flat state, and the jobber mode is a mode in which the seat portion 10 is swung in a raised state. Here, the “state where a part of the seat portion 10 is raised” means, for example, a state in which the front portion 11A is swollen above the rear portion 11B in the exercise assistance device 1.

In the jobber mode, the user can feel as if he is riding.

In addition, in a state where the exercise assisting device is not in the chair mode or the jover mode, the user can use the exercise assisting device as a normal chair.

Control unit 500 proceeds to step S10 when there is an instruction operation after a power-on operation from controller 54 in a standby state.

The standby state is a state in which the control unit 500 is waiting for an instruction operation from the controller 54, for example, neither the chair mode nor the jover mode, and the control unit 500 performs an instruction operation from the controller 54. It is in a waiting state.

In step S10, when the control unit 500 determines that the operation from the controller 54 is an instruction to start the chair mode (Yes in step S10), the storage unit 503 stores data (for example, a flag) indicating that the current chair mode is set. And the process proceeds to step S11. On the other hand, when the control unit 500 determines in step S10 that it is an instruction to start the jobber mode (No in step S10), the control unit 500 stores data (for example, a flag) indicating the current job mode in the storage unit 503. The process proceeds to step S14.

In step S 11, the control unit 500 starts supplying air to the holding airbag 62 by driving the air pump 41 and controlling the third electromagnetic valve 506 and the fourth electromagnetic valve 507. Furthermore, a time measurement for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) is started.

In subsequent step S12, when determining that the time measurement for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has ended (Yes in step S12), the control unit 500 determines that the supply of air to the holding airbag 62 has been completed, and the holding valve 600. By controlling the air pressure, the process proceeds to step S13 while maintaining the air pressure.

In the present embodiment, the seat portion 10 is substantially flat in the chair mode, but the seat portion airbag 40 has a predetermined percentage (for example, 50 percent) of the air that can be put into the seat portion airbag 40. It is also possible to supply air. In this case, the seat portion 10 (a part thereof) is not as high as the jober mode, but is slightly raised.

In step S13, the control unit 500 controls the first motor 73 to start swinging the seat unit 10, and proceeds to step S16.

Note that the rotational speed of the first motor 73 in this step S13 (in other words, the swing speed of the seat portion 10) is A (rotation / minute).

In step S14, the controller 500 starts supplying air to the seat airbag 40 by driving the air pump 41 and controlling the first electromagnetic valve 504. Furthermore, the control unit 500 starts measuring a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds).

In this embodiment, air is sufficiently supplied to the seat airbag 40, but air is supplied by a predetermined percentage (for example, 50%) of the air that can be put into the seat airbag 40. May be. In this case, the height of the raised portion of the seat portion 10 is lower than when sufficient air is supplied.

In subsequent step S15, when determining that the time measurement for a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) has been completed, the control unit 500 determines that the air supply to the seat airbag 40 has been completed (Yes in step S15), and the holding valve. By controlling 600, the air pressure is maintained and the process proceeds to step S13.

If the controller 500 determines in step S16 that there is a mode change instruction operation from the controller 54 (Yes in step S16), the process proceeds to step S23; otherwise (No in step S16), the process proceeds to step S17. Proceed with the process.

If the controller 500 determines in step S17 that there is an end instruction operation from the controller 54 (Yes in step S17), the process proceeds to step S18; otherwise (No in step S17), the process proceeds to step S16. To return.

In step S18, the control unit 500 reads data (for example, a flag) indicating what the current mode is stored in the storage unit 503, and determines whether or not the current exercise assistance device is in the chair mode. If the control unit 500 determines that the chair mode is set (Yes in step S18), the process proceeds to step S19; otherwise (No in step S18), the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S19, the controller 500 drives the first motor 73 and keeps the seat 10 in a horizontal state until the output from the first position sensor 501 becomes an output in a state where the seat 10 is in the horizontal position. And swinging of the seat 10 is stopped.

When the seat 10 is tilted in the front-rear direction, the controller 500 drives the second motor 81 so that the output from the second position sensor is in the horizontal position. Until the state output is obtained, the second motor 81 is driven to bring the seat portion 10 into a horizontal state.

In step S20, the control unit 500 controls the third solenoid valve 506 and the fourth solenoid valve 507 to exhaust the air in the left and right holding airbags 62 and wait for an operation from the controller 54. Become.

In step S21, the control unit 500 drives the first motor 73 to bring the seat portion into a horizontal state until the output from the first position sensor 501 becomes an output in a state where the seat portion 10 is in the horizontal position. Then, the swinging of the seat portion 10 is stopped.

When the seat 10 is tilted in the front-rear direction, the controller 500 drives the second motor 81 so that the output from the second position sensor is in the horizontal position. Until the state is output, the second motor 81 is driven to bring the seat portion into a horizontal state.

In step S 22, the control unit 500 controls the first electromagnetic valve 504 to exhaust the air in the seat airbag 40 and waits for an operation from the controller 54.

In step S23, the control unit 500 reads data (for example, a flag) indicating the current state stored in the storage unit 503, determines whether the current exercise assistance device 1 is in the chair mode, and the chair mode. If it is determined (Yes in step S23), the process proceeds to step S24. If not (No in step S23), the process proceeds to step S31.

In step S24, the control unit 500 decreases the rotation speed of the first motor 73 (decreases the swing speed of the seat), and advances the process to step S25.

Note that the rotation speed of the first motor 73 at this time (in other words, the rocking speed of the seat portion) is B (rotation / minute). Further, the rotational speed B of the first motor 73 in step S24 is slower than the rotational speed A of the first motor 73 in step S13.

In step S25, the control unit 500 controls the third electromagnetic valve 506 and the fourth electromagnetic valve 507 to start the exhaust of the air in the holding airbag 62 and for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). Start timing.

In addition, the control part 500 may perform the process of step S24 and step S25 simultaneously.

In step S26, the control unit 500 drives the air pump 41 when the timing of 4 seconds started in step S25 is completed, and controls the first electromagnetic valve 504 to supply air to the seat airbag 40. To start. In addition, timing of a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) is started.

In step S27, when it is determined that the time measurement has been completed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after starting the time measurement in step S26 (Yes in step S27), the control unit 500 advances the process to step S28. The control unit 500 starts measuring a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).

In step S28, the controller 500 increases the rotational speed of the first motor 73 (increases the swing speed of the seat).

Note that the rotation speed of the first motor 73 at this time (in other words, the rocking speed of the seat portion) is C (rotation / minute). Further, the rotational speed C of the first motor 73 in step S28 is faster than the rotational speed B of the first motor 73 in step S24.

In step S29, when the control unit 500 determines that 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of timing of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in step S27 (Yes in step S29), the control unit 500 proceeds to step S30.

In step S30, the control unit 500 controls the holding valve 600 to maintain the air pressure of the seat airbag 40, and returns the process to step S16.

In step S31, the controller 500 reduces the rotation speed of the first motor 73 (decreases the swing speed of the seat).

Note that the rotation speed of the first motor 73 at this time (in other words, the rocking speed of the seat portion) is B (rotation / minute). Further, the rotational speed B of the first motor 73 in step S31 is slower than the rotational speed A of the first motor 73 in step S13.

In step S32, the control unit 500 controls the first electromagnetic valve 504 to start exhausting the seat airbag 40. The control unit 500 starts measuring a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

In addition, the control part 500 may perform the process of step S31 and step S32 simultaneously.

In step S 33, the controller 500 drives the air pump 41 and controls the third electromagnetic valve 506 and the fourth electromagnetic valve 507 when the measurement of the predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) started in step S 32 is completed. As a result, the supply of air to the holding airbag 62 is started, and timing of a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) is started.

In step S34, when it is determined that the time measurement has been completed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after starting the time measurement in step S33 (Yes in step S34), the control unit 500 advances the process to step S35.

In step S 35, the controller 500 holds the air pressure of the holding airbag 62 by controlling the holding valve 600.

In step S36, the controller 500 increases the rotation speed of the first motor 73 (increases the swing speed of the seat), and returns the process to step S16.

Note that the rotation speed of the first motor 73 at this time (in other words, the rocking speed of the seat portion) is C (rotation / minute). Further, the rotational speed C of the first motor 73 in step S36 is faster than the rotational speed B of the first motor 73 in step S31.

In addition, the control part 500 may perform the process of step S35 after the process of step S36.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the controller 500 determines that there is a mode change instruction operation from the controller 54 (for example, a change from the chair mode to the jober mode, or a change from the jober mode to the chair mode). ), The mode is changed while lowering the rotational speed of the first motor 73 (swinging speed of the seat).

For this reason, compared with the case where the mode is changed after stopping the swinging operation once, the user can feel that the stretch is continuously performed by swinging the seat portion 10. In addition, since the swinging speed of the seat is reduced, the mode can be changed safely.

Further, in the present embodiment, in step S10 to step S13, the seat portion 10 swings with the left and right holding airbags 62 inflated in the chair mode. As described above, the seat 10 swings while the holding air bag 62 holds the pelvis and the vicinity of the waist from the left and right, so that the pelvis and the vicinity of the waist can be effectively stretched.

Further, since the pelvis and the waist are fixed by the left and right holding airbags 62, the user can continue to ride the seat 10 in a stable state even when the seat 10 swings. But it has a remarkable effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, in step S19 and step S21, the seat portion 10 is placed in a horizontal state, and then the air in the seat portion airbag 40 or the holding airbag 62 is exhausted to end the chair mode or the jover mode. It was. For this reason, the user can use the exercise assisting device as a normal chair when the exercise assisting device is not operating.

The sixth embodiment may be modified as shown below.

In the present embodiment, in step S13, the motor rotation speed (swinging speed of the seat) A in the chair mode or the jover mode, and in the chair mode or the jober mode after completion of the increase in the rotation speed in steps S28 and S36. The rotation speed (swinging speed) C of the motor may be the same, or the rotation speed A and the rotation speed C may be different.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 500 is configured to increase the rocking speed in step S28 when it is determined in step S27 that 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of measuring the predetermined time in step S26. Is not limited to step S26. The timing may be started at the timing when the swing speed is lowered, the timing when the air in the holding airbag 62 is exhausted, or the timing when the air is supplied to the seat airbag 40. Further, although the predetermined time in step S27 is 10 seconds, it is not limited to 10 seconds.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 500 is configured to increase the rocking speed in step S36 when it is determined in step S34 that 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of measuring the predetermined time in step S33. Is not limited to step S33. The timing may be started at the timing when the swing speed is lowered, when the air is supplied into the holding airbag 62, or when the air in the seat airbag 40 is exhausted. Moreover, although the predetermined time in step S34 is 10 seconds, it is not limited to 10 seconds.

In the present embodiment, the user operates the controller 54 to switch between the jober mode and the chair mode. However, the configuration may be such that the jober mode and the chair mode are automatically switched in a series of courses. In this case, for example, in step S10 and step S16 in FIG. 16, the control unit 500 stores in the storage unit 503 whether the next mode to be executed is the jober mode or the chair mode in the series of courses. The determination can be made based on the data (for example, a flag).

In the present embodiment, the left and right holding airbags 62 are disposed above the armrests 52 as shown in FIG. 1, but when it is desired to hold the pelvis or the vicinity of the buttocks from the left and right, compared to FIG. The holding airbag 62 may be disposed at the center or below.

In the present embodiment, the left and right holding airbags 62 are arranged on the armrests 52, but a configuration in which the left and right holding airbags 62 are arranged on the seat portion 10 is also conceivable. Even in such a configuration, the user's pelvis and waist area can be held in the chair mode. Moreover, when it is set as such a structure, the exercise assistance apparatus 1 of this embodiment can be used as a normal chair without the armrest 52 and the backrest 51 in the state which is not a chair mode or a jover mode.

The swing speed of the seat portion 10 may be configured to suddenly slow down or increase the swing speed of the seat portion 10, but may be gradually slowed down or fastened, gradually slowed down or fastened. You may do it. The seat 10 is preferably changed gradually or stepwise. This is because it is possible to avoid the user from being surprised as much as possible by a sudden change in the swing speed of the seat portion 10.

(Embodiment 7)
Next, a seventh embodiment will be described.

Differences between the sixth embodiment and the seventh embodiment are as follows. In the sixth embodiment, the controller 500 starts measuring a predetermined time (10 seconds) in step S26, and when 10 seconds have elapsed in step S27, the rocking speed is increased in step S28, and it is determined that 30 seconds have elapsed in step S29. Then, it is set as the structure which hold | maintains the air pressure of the seat part airbag 40 by step S30. On the other hand, in the seventh embodiment, the control unit 500 starts measuring a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) together with the start of air supply to the seat airbag 40, and when the predetermined time elapses, the swing speed is increased. It is.

That is, Steps S24 to S30 in FIGS. 16A and 16B, which are flowcharts of Embodiment 6, and Steps S124 to S129 in FIGS. 17A and 17B, which are flowcharts of Embodiment 7, are different. Since these steps are the same, the description of the same parts is omitted.

More specifically, steps S10 to S22 in FIGS. 16A and 16B are the same as steps S110 to S122 in FIGS. 17A and 17B, and steps S31 to S36 in FIG. 16B are the same as steps S130 to S135 in FIG. 17B. Is the action.

The block diagram of the seventh embodiment and the block diagram of the sixth embodiment are the same.

In step S124 of FIG. 17B, the control unit 500 decreases the rotation speed of the first motor 73 (swinging speed of the seat), and proceeds to step S125.

Note that the rotation speed of the first motor 73 at this time (in other words, the rocking speed of the seat portion) is B (rotation / minute). Further, the rotational speed B of the first motor 73 in step S124 is slower than the rotational speed A of the first motor 73 in step S113.

In step S125, the control unit 500 controls the third electromagnetic valve 506 and the fourth electromagnetic valve 507 to start the exhaust of the air in the holding airbag 62, and for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds). Start timing.

In step S126, the controller 500 drives the pump when the timing of 4 seconds started in step S125 is completed, and controls the first electromagnetic valve 504 to supply air to the seat airbag 40. Start. In addition, timing of a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) is started.

In step S127, when the control unit 500 determines that the time measurement for a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) has been completed after starting the time measurement in step S126 (Yes in step S127), the process proceeds to step S128.

In step S128, the control unit 500 controls the holding valve 600 to hold the air pressure of the seat airbag 40.

In step S129, the controller 500 increases the rotation speed of the first motor 73 and returns the process to step S116.

The seventh embodiment may be modified as shown below.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 500 is configured to retain air in step S128 when it is determined in step S127 that 40 seconds have elapsed since the start of measuring a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) in step S126. The timing for starting the time measurement is not limited to step S126. The timing is started at the timing when the swing speed is lowered (step S124), the timing when the air in the holding airbag 62 is exhausted (step S125), and the timing when air is supplied to the seat airbag 40 (step S126). May be. Further, although the predetermined time in step S127 is 40 seconds, it is not limited to 40 seconds.

In this embodiment, in step S113, the motor rotation speed (swinging speed of the seat) A in the chair mode or the jobber mode, and the chair mode or the jober mode after completion of the increase in the rotation speed in steps S129 and S135. The rotation speed (swinging speed) C of the motor may be the same, or the rotation speed A and the rotation speed C may be different.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 500 is configured to hold the air pressure in step S134 when it is determined in step S133 that 10 seconds have elapsed since the control unit 500 started measuring the predetermined time in step S132. The timing is not limited to step S132. The timing may be started at the timing when the swing speed is lowered, when the air is supplied into the holding airbag 62, or when the air in the seat airbag 40 is exhausted. Further, although the predetermined time in step S133 is 10 seconds, it is not limited to 10 seconds.

In the present embodiment, the user operates the controller 54 to switch between the jober mode and the chair mode. However, the configuration may be such that the jober mode and the chair mode are automatically switched in a series of courses. In this case, for example, in step S110 and step S116 of FIG. 17A, the control unit 500 stores in the storage unit 503 whether the next mode to be executed is the jober mode or the chair mode in the series of courses. The determination can be made based on the data (for example, a flag).

(Embodiment 8)
Next, an eighth embodiment will be described.

The difference between the eighth embodiment and the sixth and seventh embodiments is that in the sixth and seventh embodiments, the mode is changed while the seat portion 10 is swung, but in the eighth embodiment, the seat portion is temporarily changed. The difference is that the mode is changed after 10 becomes horizontal.

Therefore, the block diagrams are the same in the sixth and seventh embodiments and the eighth embodiment. On the other hand, with respect to the flowchart, steps S224 to S233 in FIG. 18B, which is the flowchart of the eighth embodiment, are different from the flowcharts of FIGS. 16B and 17B, and the other steps are the same as those in the sixth and seventh embodiments. Since it is the same, description is abbreviate | omitted about the same part.

In step S224 of FIG. 18B, the control unit 500 drives the first motor 73 to move the seat unit 10 until the output from the first position sensor 501 becomes an output in a state where the seat unit 10 is in the horizontal position. The swinging of the seat part 10 is stopped in a horizontal state.

When the seat portion 10 is tilted in the front-rear direction, the second motor 81 is driven so that the output from the second position sensor 502 becomes an output in a state where the seat portion 10 is in the horizontal position. Until this occurs, the second motor 81 is driven to bring the seat 10 into a horizontal state.

In step S225, the control unit 500 controls the third electromagnetic valve 506 and the fourth electromagnetic valve 507 to exhaust the air in the left and right holding airbags 62.

In step S226, the controller 500 starts the supply of air to the seat airbag 40 by driving the air pump 41 and controlling the first electromagnetic valve 504.

In step S227, the control unit 500 maintains the air pressure of the seat airbag 40.

In step S228, the control unit 500 controls the first motor 73 to start the swinging operation of the seat unit 10 and returns the process to step 216.

In step S229 of FIG. 18B, the control unit 500 drives the first motor 73 until the output from the first position sensor becomes an output in a state where the seat 10 is in the horizontal position, and the seat 10 is leveled. And the swinging of the seat 10 is stopped.

When the seat 10 is tilted in the front-rear direction, the second motor 81 is driven so that the output from the second position sensor becomes the output when the seat 10 is in the horizontal position. The second motor 81 is driven until the seat 10 is in a horizontal state.

In step S230, the control unit 500 controls the first electromagnetic valve 504 to exhaust the air in the seat airbag 40.

In step S231, the control unit 500 controls the third electromagnetic valve 506 and the fourth electromagnetic valve 507 to start supplying air to the left and right holding airbags 62.

In step S232, the control unit 500 holds the air pressure of the holding airbag 62.

In step S233, the control unit 500 controls the first motor 73 to start the swinging operation of the seat unit 10.

As described above, in the eighth embodiment, when the mode is changed, the seat portion airbag 40 or the holding airbag 62 is exhausted or supplied after the seat portion 10 is once made horizontal.

For this reason, the user can recognize that the mode is changed once the body 10 senses that the seat 10 is in a horizontal state.

In addition, when the chair mode and the jover mode are executed for a long time, the user can take a break while the seat 10 is in a horizontal state for a short time.

The eighth embodiment may be modified as shown below.

In the present embodiment, the user operates the controller 54 to switch between the jober mode and the chair mode. However, the configuration may be such that the jober mode and the chair mode are automatically switched in a series of courses. In this case, for example, in step S210 and step S216 in FIG. 18A, the control unit 500 stores in the storage unit 503 whether the next mode to be executed is the jover mode or the chair mode in the series of courses. The determination can be made based on the data (for example, a flag).

(Embodiment 9)
Next, Embodiment 9 will be described.

The block diagram of the ninth embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.

Also, the exercise assisting device 1 of the ninth embodiment is the same as the structure of the exercise assisting device 1 of any of the first to eighth embodiments described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

FIGS. 19A, 19B, and 19C are diagrams showing examples of using the exercise assisting apparatus 1 in the ninth embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 500 controls the first motor 73 to maintain the state where the exercise assisting apparatus 1 is tilted leftward or rightward. In this state, the user twists the upper body to the right when the exercise assisting device 1 is tilted to the left, and twists the upper body to the left when the exercise assisting device 1 is tilted to the right. It is possible to perform stretching. With the exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the user can stretch the flank, particularly the oblique oblique muscle.

First, as shown in FIG. 19A, the user sits on the seat 10. At this time, the left and right holding airbags 62 are not inflated.

Subsequently, when the user performs an operation to execute the operation of the ninth embodiment, the control unit 500 determines from the controller 54 that there is an instruction operation to execute the operation of the ninth embodiment. Then, the control unit 500 inflates the left and right holding airbags 62 by controlling the air pump 41, the third electromagnetic valve 506, and the fourth electromagnetic valve 507.

Subsequently, the control unit 500 controls the first motor 73 to first bring the seat portion 10 to the right side at a predetermined angle as shown in FIG. 19B and maintain this state. At this time, a voice such as “Please extend your back and raise your right arm up” is sent from a speaker (not shown), and then a voice like “Please bend your right arm to the left and tilt your upper body to the left” from the speaker. Is sent out. In this way, the user is notified of the stretching operation procedure from the speaker. When the user follows this notification, as shown in FIG. 19C, the user leans to the left.

In this way, the user can stretch the right flank.

Next, you can stretch the left flank in the same way. Specifically, the control unit 500 controls the first motor 73 so that the seat unit 10 is first inclined to the left by a predetermined angle, and the state is maintained. At this time, a speaker such as “Please extend your back and raise your left arm” is sent out from a speaker (not shown), and then from the speaker, “Please bend your left arm to the right and tilt your upper body to the right”. Is sent out. In this way, the user is notified of the stretching operation procedure from the speaker. When the user follows this notification, the user is tilted to the right.

In this way, the user can stretch the flank by tilting the seat 10 alternately to the right and left.

The predetermined angle is, for example, about 10 to 25 degrees on the right or left side of the floor 10 with respect to the floor, and the seat 10 is maintained in an inclined state at this angle. The predetermined angle is not limited to this angle (about 10 degrees to 25 degrees).

If the controller 500 determines from the controller 54 that there is an operation for executing the operation of the ninth embodiment, whether or not the current device is in the chair mode from the data (for example, flag) stored in the storage unit 503. It is determined whether the job mode is selected. And if it determines with it being a chair mode, the 1st motor 73 will be controlled, the seat part 10 will be in the state inclined by the predetermined angle to the right side or the left side, and the state will be maintained.

On the other hand, if the control unit 500 determines that it is in the jobber mode, the control unit 500 prohibits the seat unit 10 from being inclined at a predetermined angle to the right side or the left side, or controls the first electromagnetic valve 504 to control the seat unit. After the air in the airbag 40 is exhausted to make the seat 10 substantially flat with respect to the floor surface, the left and right holding airbags 62 are inflated, and the seat 10 is tilted to the right or left by a predetermined angle.

The period during which the seat portion 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle may be set until the user operates the controller 54 or for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

Further, the timing for outputting the instruction voice for stretching from the speaker may be in the middle of the movement of the seat portion 10 so that it is tilted, or may be when the seat portion 10 is in a state where the tilt is stopped.

Further, in a state where the seat portion 10 is tilted to the right side or the left side, an operation of raising a part of the seat portion 10 may be prohibited. This is because if a part of the seat part 10 is raised while the seat part 10 is tilted, the user may fall depending on the degree of inclination of the seat part 10.

Embodiment 9 can be described as follows.

The exercise assisting device 1 according to the ninth embodiment includes a swingable seat portion 10 and a backrest 51, and can maintain a state in which the seat portion 10 is inclined at a predetermined angle on the right side or the left side.

In addition, the first mode in which the seat portion 10 swings in a state where a part of the seat portion 10 is raised, the state in which the seat portion 10 is not raised, or the height of a portion of the seat portion 10 is raised. And a second mode in which the seat 10 swings in a state lower than the raised height in the first mode. In the second mode, the seat 10 is inclined at a predetermined angle to the right or left. Can be maintained.

Further, in the second mode, the swinging of the seat portion 10 may be prohibited in a state where the seat portion 10 is tilted at a predetermined angle to the right side or the left side.

Further, in the first mode, an operation for maintaining the state in which the seat portion 10 is inclined at a predetermined angle to the right side or the left side may be prohibited.

Further, in the first mode, it may be prohibited to incline the seat portion 10 to the right side or the left side.

(Embodiment 10)
Next, Embodiment 10 will be described.

The block diagram of the tenth embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.

Also, the exercise assisting device 1 of the tenth embodiment is the same as the structure of any of the exercise assisting devices 1 of the first to ninth embodiments described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

In the present embodiment, the control unit 500 controls the second motor 81 so that the user performs stretching in a state where the seat unit 10 is inclined forward or backward by a predetermined angle. For example, in a state where the seat portion 10 is tilted forward or backward, the user can perform an abdominal muscle exercise or exercise to extend the back muscles by extending both hands.

More specifically, when the controller 500 determines from the controller 54 that there is a predetermined operation, the controller 500 controls the second motor 81 to place the seat 10 forward or backward at a predetermined angle. , To maintain that state.

At this time, a notification is given from a speaker (not shown) to the user to perform stretching. For example, a voice for instructing stretching such as “Let your legs stretch while stretching your back” is output from the speaker.

The predetermined angle is, for example, about 10 to 25 degrees backward or forward with respect to the floor surface, and the seat 10 is maintained in an inclined state at this angle. The predetermined angle is not limited to this angle (about 10 degrees to 25 degrees).

Further, when the controller 500 determines from the controller 54 that there is a predetermined operation, the controller 500 determines from the data (for example, a flag) stored in the storage unit 503 whether the current device is in the chair mode or the jober mode. To do. And if it determines with it being a chair mode, it is good also as a structure which makes the seat part 10 incline in the predetermined angle forward or backward by controlling the 2nd motor 81, and maintains the state.

On the other hand, when the control unit 500 determines that the mode is the jover mode, the control unit 500 prohibits the seat unit 10 from being inclined at a predetermined angle forward or backward, or controls the first electromagnetic valve 504 to control the seat unit. The air in the airbag 40 may be exhausted to make the seat portion 10 in a substantially flat state, and then the seat portion 10 may be inclined forward or backward at a predetermined angle.

Embodiment 10 can be described as follows.

The exercise assisting device 1 according to the tenth embodiment includes a swingable seat portion 10 and a backrest 51, and can maintain a state in which the seat portion 10 is inclined at a predetermined angle forward or backward. .

In addition, the first mode in which the seat portion 10 swings in a state where a part of the seat portion 10 is raised, the state in which the seat portion 10 is not raised, or the height of a portion of the seat portion 10 is raised. And a second mode in which the seat 10 swings in a state lower than the raised height in the first mode. In the second mode, the seat 10 is tilted forward or backward at a predetermined angle. The maintained state can be maintained.

In the second mode, the swinging of the seat 10 is prohibited in a state where the seat 10 is tilted forward or backward at a predetermined angle.

Also, in the first mode, the operation of maintaining the state in which the seat 10 is inclined at a predetermined angle forward or backward is prohibited.

In the first mode, it is prohibited to tilt the seat 10 forward or backward.

(Embodiment 11)
The eleventh embodiment is such that, in each of the embodiments described so far, when the user finishes using the exercise assisting apparatus 1, the exercise assisting apparatus 1 is shaped to the user's preference.

More specifically, when the exercise assisting apparatus 1 swings in the jover mode or the chair mode and the user performs an operation to end these modes, the seat 10 is set at an angle set in advance by the user. It stops in a tilted state.

The details will be described below. When the exercise assisting device 1 is in the standby state or the jover mode or the chair mode, the control unit 500 determines that there is an operation for setting the angle of the seat 10 at the end of the jober mode or the chair mode from the controller 54. Based on an operation from the controller 54, information on the angle of the seat 10 is stored in the storage unit 503.

At this time, in the storage unit 503, the seat 10 is tilted forward 10 degrees, tilted forward 5 degrees, horizontal with respect to the floor (tilt angle 0), and tilted rear 5 degrees. Information of any of the five levels of the angle and the angle tilted 10 degrees backward is stored.

Note that these angles are merely examples, and the angles and the number of steps may be changed as appropriate.

When the user uses the exercise assisting device 1 in the jober mode or the chair mode, and the control unit 500 determines that there is an operation for terminating the use of the exercise assisting device 1 from the controller 54, the operation is stored in the storage unit 503. Information on the angle at which the seat 10 tilts is read, and the second motor 81 is controlled so that the seat 10 is at the read angle.

With this configuration, the user can sit with the seat 10 tilted to a desired angle when using the exercise assisting apparatus 1 as a chair in a standby state.

In the standby state, when the controller 500 determines that there is an operation of tilting the seat 10 from the controller 54, the controller 500 tilts the seat 10 to an angle desired by the user by controlling the second motor 81. Anyway.

With such a configuration, in the standby state, the user can tilt the seat 10 to a desired angle, and the exercise assisting device 1 can be used as a reclining chair.

Further, the control unit 500 stores the angle of the seat 10 in the standby state immediately before starting the jobber mode or the chair mode in the storage unit 503 automatically or based on the user's operation, and the jobber mode or the chair mode is stored. Control may be performed to tilt the seat 10 so that the angle is stored in the storage unit 503 when the process ends and shifts to the standby state.

In the eleventh embodiment, the seat portion 10 can be set to have an angle in the front-rear direction in the standby state, but the shape of the seat portion 10, the height of the seat surface, and the inclination with respect to the floor surface of the exercise assisting device 1. The direction and angle may be settable.

(Modification)
The descriptions regarding the above-described embodiments are exemplifications of forms that the exercise assisting apparatus according to the present disclosure can take, and are not intended to limit the forms. In addition to the above-described embodiments, the exercise assistance device according to the present disclosure may take a form in which, for example, modifications of the embodiments described below and at least two modifications not contradicting each other are combined.

As shown in FIG. 14, the armrest 52 of the modified example of the first embodiment can be displaced in the vertical direction in conjunction with the intermediate portion 11. Specifically, the armrest 52 is displaced in the vertical direction with respect to the backrest 51 in conjunction with the vertical displacement of the intermediate portion 11 caused by the inflation or deflation of the seat airbag 40. The armrest 52 is displaced in the vertical direction by, for example, a motor. For this reason, the distance between the seat portion 10 and the armrest 52 in the vertical direction does not change, and the armrest 52 can be used even when the seat portion 10 takes either the first form or the second form. is there. For this reason, the convenience of the exercise assistance apparatus 1 is improved. Note that the same modifications are established in the second to fifth embodiments.

The shape of the seat part surface 10A of the intermediate part 11 can be arbitrarily changed. In one example, the seat part surface 10A of the intermediate part 11 constitutes a plane.

The shape of the width of the intermediate part 11 can be arbitrarily changed. In the first example, the width of the intermediate portion 11 is constant. In the second example, the width of the intermediate portion 11 increases from the rear side to the front side of the seat portion 10.

The shape of the width of the front portion 11A can be arbitrarily changed. In the first example, the width of the front portion 11A is constant. In the second example, the width of the front portion 11A is wider than the width of the rear portion 11B. In the third example, the width of the front portion 11A becomes wider from the rear side of the seat portion 10 toward the front side.

The switching unit 20 of the modified example includes another mechanism capable of displacing the intermediate part 11 in the vertical direction instead of the seat part airbag 40. An example of another mechanism is a ball screw.

The relationship between the height of the seat portion surface 10A of the intermediate portion 11 in the first form and the height of the seat portion surface 10A of the intermediate portion 11 in the second form can be arbitrarily changed. In the first example, the height of the seat portion surface 10A of the intermediate portion 11 in the second embodiment is substantially the same as the height of the seat portion surface 10A of the intermediate portion 11 in the first embodiment. In the second example, the height of the seat portion surface 10A of the intermediate portion 11 in the second form is lower than the height of the seat portion surface 10A of the intermediate portion 11 in the first form.

It can be arbitrarily changed whether or not the pair of side portions 12 in the second embodiment takes an inclined posture. In one example, the pair of side portions 12 in the second form takes a posture that extends generally downward. That is, the seat portion surface 10A of the intermediate portion 11 in the second form and the seat portion surfaces 10A of the pair of side portions 12 in the second form constitute substantially vertical.

The drive unit 70 according to the modified example swings the seat 10 when the form of the seat 10 is the second form, and does not swing the seat 10 when the form of the seat 10 is the first form. .

The exercise assisting apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment may take a form in which at least one of the back support 13, the backrest 51, the armrest 52, the back airbag 61, and the holding airbag 62 is omitted. Note that the same modifications are established in the second to fifth embodiments.

The plurality of forms that can be selected by the seat 10 include at least one other form in addition to the first form and the second form. In one example, the plurality of forms further includes any form configured in the process in which the seat 10 is deformed from the first form to the second form.

In the embodiment described above, the left and right holding airbags 62 are arranged above the armrests 52 as shown in FIG. 1, but when it is desired to hold the pelvis or the vicinity of the buttocks from the left and right, compared to FIG. The holding airbag 62 may be disposed at the center or below.

In the above embodiment, the left and right holding airbags 62 are disposed on the armrests 52, but a configuration in which they are disposed on the seat portion 10 is also conceivable. Even in such a configuration, the user's pelvis and waist area can be held in the chair mode. Moreover, when it is set as such a structure, the exercise assistance apparatus 1 of this embodiment can be used as a normal chair without the armrest 52 and the backrest 51 in the state which is not a chair mode or a jover mode.

The exercise assistance device according to the present disclosure can be used for various exercise assistance devices including home use and business use.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Exercise assist device 10,110,210,310,410

Seat part

10A, 110A, 210A, 310A, 410A Seat part surface 11,211,311,411 Intermediate part 11A Front part 11B Rear part 12,212,312,412

side Section

20, 220, 320 Switching section 30

Link

40, 112, 240 Seat airbag 41 Air pump 52 Armrest 54 Controller 61 Rear airbag 62 Holding airbag 70 Drive section 73 First motor 81 Second motor 500 Control section 503 Storage unit 600 Holding valve

Claims

A swingable seat,
A first mode in which the seat portion swings in a state where a part of the seat portion is raised and the seat portion swings in a state where a user straddles, and a portion of the seat portion is raised. A second mode in which the seat portion swings in a state where the seat portion is not in a state where the height of the raised portion of the seat portion is lower than the first mode and the user does not straddle, A control unit for executing
With
When the control unit executes the first mode, the control unit swings the seat part after raising the part of the seat part.
A pair of armrests having a holding airbag for holding at least one of the user's pelvis or waist while the user is sitting on the seat;
The exercise assisting device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit swings the seat after inflating the holding airbag when executing the second mode.