U.S. patent application number 10/315209 was filed with the patent office on 2004-06-10 for rocking exercise device.
Invention is credited to Chen Wu, Chun-Yueh.
Application Number | 20040110604 10/315209 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32468634 |
Filed Date | 2004-06-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040110604 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chen Wu, Chun-Yueh |
June 10, 2004 |
Rocking exercise device
Abstract
Rocking exercise device including at least one rocking member
having an arched bottom face. A top face of the rocking member is
provided with a front step board and a rear step board oppositely
inclined toward the center. The opposite ends of the front step
board and rear step board of the rocking member respectively have a
downward extending front projecting block and a rear projecting
block. The rocking member is equipped with two fastening straps at
the front and rear step boards. A shaft hole transversely passes
through the rocking member. A center point of the shaft hole and a
center point of the arch of the bottom face of the rocking member
are not at the same position. One end of a shaft rod is fitted in
the shaft hole and the other end of the shaft rod is fitted in the
shaft hole of an adjacent rocking member.
Inventors: |
Chen Wu, Chun-Yueh;
(Taichung, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Chen Wu, Chun-Yueh
P.O. Box 2103
Taichung
TW
|
Family ID: |
32468634 |
Appl. No.: |
10/315209 |
Filed: |
December 10, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/79 ; 482/80;
482/907 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2208/12 20130101;
A63B 23/10 20130101; A63B 22/16 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/079 ;
482/080; 482/907 |
International
Class: |
A63B 023/08; A63B
023/10 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A rocking exercise device comprising at least one rocking member
having an arched bottom face adapted to contact with a support
face, a top face of the rocking member being provided with a front
step board and a rear step board oppositely inclined toward the
center for a user's foot to step thereon, the rocking member being
formed with a shaft hole transversely passing through the rocking
member, a center point of the shaft hole and a center point of the
arch of the bottom face of the rocking member being not at the same
position, whereby the rocking member will eccentrically swing, one
end of a shaft rod being fitted in the shaft hole, the other end of
the shaft rod being fitted in the shaft hole of an adjacent rocking
member.
2. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein
opposite ends of the front step board and rear step board of the
rocking member respectively have a downward extending front
projecting block and a rear projecting block, free ends of the
front and rear projecting blocks respectively having stopper
sections tangential to the arch of the bottom face, each rocking
member being equipped with two fastening straps at the front and
rear step boards.
3. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 2, wherein an
arched leaf spring is disposed under the bottom of the rocking
member, two ends of the leaf spring being respectively formed with
two insertion sections in which the front and rear projecting
blocks of the rocking member are inserted.
4. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 2, wherein a
slip-proof cap is fitted on each stopper section to contact with
the ground and increase frictional force against the ground.
5. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the
fastening strap has loop-hook tape and is wound over the foot of a
user to fix the foot on the rocking member.
6. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a
sleeve is fitted around a middle section of the shaft rod to stop
the opposite sides of the two rocking members and space the two
rocking members from each other by a certain distance, one end of
the shaft rod having a stop flange, while the other end of the
shaft rod being formed with a thread on which a nut is screwed to
fix the shaft rod on the two rocking members.
7. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein
multiple domed protuberances are distributed over the front and
rear step boards to provide massaging effect for the user's
feet.
8. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 1, further
comprising a frame body on which two rocking members are pivotally
disposed, a pivot seat being disposed on a middle section of the
frame body, the pivot seat having three pivot plates at equal
intervals, each pivot plate having a circular hole, a middle pivot
plate dividing the pivot seat into two spaces in which the rocking
members are respectively pivotally disposed, the shaft rod of the
rocking members extending through the circular holes of the three
pivot plates, two ends of the shaft rod being respectively fixed in
the circular holes of two outer pivot plates, whereby the rocking
members can swing back and forth on the pivot seat of the frame
body, the frame body having an upright stem at one end opposite to
the pivot seat, the upright stem being telescopic to adjust the
length in accordance with the height of a user, a handlebar being
transversely disposed on top end of the stem for a user to
hold.
9. The rocking exercise device as claimed in claim 1, wherein two
transverse beams are connected between two rocking members
respectively under the front and rear step boards thereof.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is related to a rocking exercise
device, and more particularly to a rocking exercise device that
provides back and forth and left and right rocking exercising
effect for a user. Also, the rocking exercise device can be used
more safely.
[0002] FIG. 13 shows a conventional rocking exercising shoe having
an arched base 7. The arched base 7 has an arched bottom face 71.
The top face of the base 7 is provided with a front step board 72
and a rear step board 73 inclined toward each other for a user to
step thereon. The front and rear ends of the bottom face 71
respectively have two projections 74. When the base 7 swings back
and forth, the projections 74 contact with the ground to restrict
the rocking amplitude of the base 7.
[0003] In use, a user's foot steps on the base 7 with the front
portion of the sole positioned on the front step board 72 and the
heel positioned on the rear step board 73. The arched bottom face
71 swings back and forth on the ground so as to stretch and
exercise the muscles of the leg.
[0004] When the base 7 swings back and forth, the projections 74
contact with the ground to restrict the rocking amplitude of the
base 7 and thus prevent the user from falling down.
[0005] However, the distance between the two projections 74 is too
short so that the rocking amplitude of the base 7 is limited and an
expected exercising effect can be hardly achieved. Moreover, the
projection 74 simply slightly protrudes from the bottom face 71 of
the base 7 so that the stopping effect is poor. In the case that
the user excessively swings and the rocking angle of the base 7
exceeds the stoppable angle of the projections 74, the user may
still fall down forward or backward.
[0006] FIG. 14 shows an improved rocking exercise device in which
two side plates 75 are respectively locked on two sides of the base
7. Two stopper sections 76 are respectively formed on front and
rear ends of each side plate. The stopper sections 76 are
respectively positioned on outer sides of two ends of the arched
base 7. When the base 7 swings, the stopper sections 76 contact
with the ground to prevent the base 7 from over-rocking, while the
base 7 can have larger rocking amplitude.
[0007] However, the side plates 75 are fixed on two sides of the
base 7 by screws. After a period of use, the screws tend to loosen
and the side plates 75 may detach. This results in danger in
use.
[0008] Furthermore, such exercising shoe can simply swing back and
forth to stretch the leg of the user, while the other parts of the
user cannot be exercised with such exercising shoe.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to
provide a rocking exercise device including at least one rocking
member having an arched bottom face. A shaft rod is pivotally
fitted between two adjacent rocking members. A center point of the
shaft rod and a center point of the arch of the bottom face of the
rocking member are not at the same position, whereby the rocking
members will eccentrically swing. Therefore, when a user's feet
step on the rocking members and swing back and forth, the rocking
members will at the same time swing left and right. Accordingly,
the muscles of the user's leg are stretched and the waist of the
user is twisted to exercise the whole body of the user.
[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to provide
the above rocking exercise device which further includes a frame
body on which two rocking members are pivotally disposed. A
handlebar is disposed on an upright stem of the frame body for a
user to hold when stepping on the rocking members. Therefore, the
safety in use of the rocking exercise device can be ensured.
[0011] It is still a further object of the present invention to
provide the above rocking exercise device in which a leaf spring is
disposed under the bottom of the rocking member, whereby a user can
jump up and down to exercise.
[0012] The present invention can be best understood through the
following description and accompanying drawings wherein:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective assembled view of a first embodiment
of the present invention;
[0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective exploded view of the first
embodiment of the present invention;
[0015] FIG. 3 is a side view of the rocking member of the first
embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 4 shows the use of the first embodiment of the present
invention;
[0017] FIG. 5 shows that when a user steps on the rocking members
and swing back and forth, the rocking members will at the same time
swing left and right;
[0018] FIG. 6 is a perspective assembled view of a second
embodiment of the present invention;
[0019] FIG. 7 shows the use of the second embodiment of the present
invention;
[0020] FIG. 8 is a perspective assembled view of a third embodiment
of the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 9 shows the use of the third embodiment of the present
invention;
[0022] FIG. 10 is a perspective exploded view of a fourth
embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] FIG. 11 shows the use of the fourth embodiment of the
present invention;
[0024] FIG. 12 is a perspective exploded view of a fifth embodiment
of the present invention;
[0025] FIG. 13 is a side view of a conventional exercising shoe;
and
[0026] FIG. 14 is a side view of another type of conventional
exercising shoe.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0027] Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 3. According to a first
embodiment, the rocking exercise device of the present invention
includes at least one rocking member 1 having an arched bottom face
11 in contact with a support face. A slip-proof pad 111 is paved
under the bottom face 11 to increase the frictional force against
the support face. The top face of the rocking member 1 is provided
with a front step board 12 and a rear step board 13 oppositely
inclined toward the center for a user to step thereon. Multiple
domed protuberances 14 are distributed over the front and rear step
boards 12, 13 to provide massaging effect for the user's feet.
[0028] An upright wall 15 is formed on rear edge of the rear step
board 13. The upright wall 15 has a profile corresponding to that
of the heel of human foot, whereby the heel of the user is stopped
from rearward slipping out.
[0029] The rocking member 1 is formed with a shaft hole 17
transversely passing through the rocking member 1. The center point
C1 of the shaft hole 17 and the center point C2 of the arch of the
bottom face 11 are not at the same position. Therefore, the rocking
member 1 will eccentrically swing. One end of a shaft rod 2 is
fitted in the shaft hole 17. The other end of the shaft rod 2 is
fitted in the shaft hole 17 of an adjacent rocking member 1. A
sleeve 21 is fitted around the middle section of the shaft rod 2 to
stop the opposite sides of the two rocking members 1 and space the
two rocking members 1 from each other by a certain distance. One
end of the shaft rod 2 has a stop flange 22, while the other end of
the shaft rod 2 is formed with a thread 23. By means of a nut 24,
the shaft rod 2 can be fixed on the two rocking members 1.
[0030] In use, as shown in FIG. 4, a user can sit and step on the
two rocking members 1 with both feet. The front portion of the sole
is positioned on the front step board 12 and the heel is positioned
on the rear step board 13. By means of the arched bottom faces 11,
the rocking members 1 swing on the ground back and forth. When the
user presses his/her feet forward or backward, the muscles of the
instep and the front side of the leg are stretched and
exercised.
[0031] Referring to FIG. 5, when rocking back and forth, the center
point C1 of the shaft hole 17 of the rocking member 1 and the
center point C2 of the arch of the bottom face 11 are not at the
same position. Therefore, the rocking member 1 will eccentrically
swing. When the user's feet step on the rocking members 1 and swing
back and forth, the shaft rod 2 will be deflected, whereby the two
rocking members 1 will also swing left and right. Accordingly, the
waist of the user will swing along with the rocking, members 1. In
cooperation with the rocking of both hands in reverse direction,
the whole body of the user can be exercised.
[0032] FIGS. 6 and 7 show a second embodiment of the present
invention, in which the rocking exercise device has a frame body 3
on which two rocking members 1 are pivotally disposed. A pivot seat
31 is disposed on the middle section of the frame body 3. The pivot
seat 31 has three pivot plates 311 at equal intervals. Each pivot
plate has a circular hole 312. The middle pivot plate 311 divides
the pivot seat 31 into two spaces in which the rocking members 1
are respectively pivotally disposed. The shaft rod 2 of the rocking
members 1 extends through the circular holes 312 of the three pivot
plates 311. Two ends of the shaft rod 2 are respectively fixed in
the circular holes 312 of two outer pivot plates 311. Accordingly,
the rocking members 1 can swing back and forth on the pivot seat 31
of the frame body 3.
[0033] The frame body 1 has an upright stem 32 at one end opposite
to the pivot seat 31. The upright stem 32 is telescopic to adjust
the length in accordance with the height of a user. A handlebar 33
is transversely disposed on top end of the stem 32 for a user to
hold.
[0034] The upright stem 32 is telescopic to adjust the height of
the handlebar 33 in accordance with the height of a user. Moreover,
a user, especially a child or a user with poor balance feeling can
hold the handlebar 33 in exercise so as to ensure safety.
[0035] FIGS. 8 and 9 show a third embodiment of the present
invention, in which the opposite ends of the front step board 12
and rear step board 13 of the rocking member 1 respectively have a
downward extending front projecting block 121 and a rear projecting
block 131. The free ends of the front and rear projecting blocks
121, 131 respectively have stopper sections 122, 132 tangential to
the arch of the bottom face 11. A slip-proof cap 133 is fitted on
each stopper section 122, 132 to contact with the ground. Each
rocking member 1 is equipped with two fastening straps 16 at the
front and rear step boards 12, 13. The fastening straps 16 are
wound over the foot of the user to fix the foot on the rocking
member 1. In this embodiment, the fastening strap 16 is a strap
having loop-hook tape.
[0036] In this embodiment, when a user wears the rocking members 1
to walk and exercise, the shaft rod 2 is detached to separate the
two rocking members 1. When walking, the feet of the user will
press the rocking members 1 forward, whereby the muscles of the
instep and front side of the leg are stretched and exercised.
[0037] The stopper section 122 of the front projecting block 121 is
tangential to the arch of the bottom face 11. Therefore, when the
user walks and the front section of the sole is pressed down, the
stopper section 122 of the front projecting block 121 and the
bottom face 11 both well contact with the ground. In addition, the
slip-proof pad 111 provides a slip-proof effect to prevent the user
from slipping down.
[0038] FIGS. 10 and 11 shows a fourth embodiment of the present
invention, in which an arched leaf spring 4 is disposed under the
bottom of the rocking member 1. Two ends of the leaf spring 4 are
respectively formed with two insertion sections 41 in which the
front and rear projecting blocks 121, 131 of the rocking member 1
are inserted. By means of the resilience of the leaf spring 4, a
user can jump up and down to exercise.
[0039] FIG. 12 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention,
in which two transverse beams 6 are connected between the two
rocking members 1 respectively under the front and rear step boards
12, 13. Accordingly, a user's feet can step on the rocking members
1 and roll back and forth. The upper half of the user's body can
tilt backward or forward to keep in balance. This can exercise the
waist of the user.
[0040] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the
present invention, not intended to limit the scope thereof. Many
modifications of the above embodiments can be made without
departing from the spirit of the present invention.
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