U.S. patent application number 12/999230 was filed with the patent office on 2011-06-23 for training system comprising a cycling device.
This patent application is currently assigned to POWER PLATE NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Invention is credited to Augustinus Leonardus Nicolaas van der Meer.
Application Number | 20110152040 12/999230 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41165657 |
Filed Date | 2011-06-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110152040 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
van der Meer; Augustinus Leonardus
Nicolaas |
June 23, 2011 |
TRAINING SYSTEM COMPRISING A CYCLING DEVICE
Abstract
A training system for training a body part of a user, comprising
a frame for in use positioning the training system on a surface, a
cycling device comprising at least one cycling member which is
configured to rotate around a cycle axis, a vibration device for
moving the at least one cycling member in a vibrating manner and
also a method and use of the training system.
Inventors: |
van der Meer; Augustinus Leonardus
Nicolaas; (Badhoevedorp, NL) |
Assignee: |
POWER PLATE NORTH AMERICA,
INC.
Irvine
CA
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Family ID: |
41165657 |
Appl. No.: |
12/999230 |
Filed: |
June 16, 2009 |
PCT Filed: |
June 16, 2009 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/NL2009/000134 |
371 Date: |
March 10, 2011 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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61061855 |
Jun 16, 2008 |
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61140687 |
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Current U.S.
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482/57 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/225 20130101;
A63B 2225/09 20130101; A61H 23/02 20130101; A63B 21/00196 20130101;
A63B 21/00076 20130101; A63B 22/0605 20130101; A63B 22/0012
20130101; A63B 21/00069 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/57 |
International
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A63B 22/06 20060101
A63B022/06 |
Claims
1-28. (canceled)
29. A training system for training a body part of a user,
comprising: a frame for in use positioning the training system on a
surface, a cycling device comprising at least one cycling member
which is configured to rotate around a cycle axis, and a vibration
device for moving the at least one cycling member in a vibrating
manner.
30. The training system of claim 29, wherein the vibration device
is configured to move the cycle axis in a vibrating manner.
31. The training system of claim 29, wherein the training system is
configured such that in use the cycle axis moves relative to the
frame in a vibrating manner.
32. The training system of claim 29, wherein the cycling device is
connected to the frame such that the cycle axis is movable relative
to the frame in a vibrating manner.
33. The training system of claim 29, wherein the vibration device
comprises a crankshaft which is connected to the cycle axis and
configured to move the cycle axis in a vibrating manner.
34. The training system of claim 33, wherein the crankshaft
comprises a crankshaft axis, the cycle axis is located at a
distance from the crankshaft axis, and the crankshaft is configured
to rotate the cycle axis around the crankshaft axis.
35. The training system of claim 33, wherein the crankshaft is
connected to the frame such that the crankshaft axis is located in
a substantially fixed position relative to the frame.
36. The training system of claim 29, wherein the cycling device
comprises a cycle disc configured to rotate around the cycle axis
when the at least one cycle member is rotated around said cycle
axis.
37. The training system of claim 36, wherein the cycle axis is
coupled to the cycle disc via a damping coupling to reduce the
transfer of the vibrating movement of the cycle axis to the cycle
disc.
38. The training system of claim 37, wherein the damping coupling
comprises elastic material to reduce the transfer of the vibrating
movement of the cycle axis to the cycle disc.
39. The training system of claim 29, wherein the training system
further comprises a driving device for driving the vibration
device.
40. The training system of claim 39, wherein the driving device is
configured to be driven by the cycling device.
41. The training system of claim 39, wherein the training system
further comprises a coupling device for coupling the driving device
to the vibration device and for decoupling the driving device from
the vibration device.
42. A method for training a body part of a user, the method
comprising the steps of: providing a training system for training a
body part of a user, the training system comprising a frame for in
use positioning the training system on a surface, a cycling device
comprising at least one cycling member which is configured to
rotate around a cycle axis, and a vibration device for moving the
at least one cycling member in a vibrating manner; using said body
part for rotating the at least one cycle member around the cycle
axis of the training system.
43. The method of claim 42, wherein the vibration device is
configured to move the cycle axis in a vibrating manner.
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a training system (also referred to
as training device) for training a body part of a user. Said
training system comprises a frame for in use positioning the
training system on a surface and a cycling device (also referred to
as cycling means) comprising at least one cycling member which is
configured to rotate around a cycle axis.
[0002] To train the body part, the user makes a cycling movement by
rotating the cycling member around the cycle axis with the use of
said body part. The cycling member may comprise a pedal. The user
may rotate the pedal with his/her legs. It will be clear that the
training system may have any other type of cycling device, such as
cycling device configured to rotate the at least one cycling member
with a part of the body of the user different that his/her legs.
For example, the cycling member may be rotated around the cycling
axis with an arm of the user.
[0003] A disadvantage of the training system known from the prior
art is that the user must train a relatively long time period to
achieve an effective training.
[0004] An object of the invention is to provide an improved
training system.
[0005] The training system according the invention comprises a
vibration device (also referred to as vibration means) for moving
the at least one cycling member in a vibrating manner.
[0006] In an embodiment of the training system according to the
invention, the vibration device is configured to move the cycle
axis in a vibrating manner. The training system may be configured
such that in use the cycle axis moves relative to the frame in a
vibrating manner. The cycling device may be connected to the frame
such that the cycle axis is movable relative to the frame in a
vibrating manner.
[0007] In an embodiment of the training system according to the
invention, the vibration device comprises a crankshaft which is
connected to the cycle axis and configured to move the cycle axis
in a vibrating manner. The crankshaft may comprise a crankshaft
axis, the cycle axis may be located at a distance from the
crankshaft axis, and the crankshaft may be configured to rotate the
cycle axis around the crankshaft axis. The crankshaft may be
connected to the frame such that the crankshaft axis is located in
a substantially fixed position relative to the frame. The
crankshaft may comprise a first eccentric weight for compensating
the forces induced by the vibrating movement of the cycle axis.
[0008] The cycling device may comprise a cycle disc configured to
rotate around the cycle axis when the at least one cycle member is
rotated around said cycle axis. The cycle disc may engage to an
endless body. The vibration device may be configured the move the
cycle disc in a vibrating manner. The crankshaft may comprise a
second eccentric weight for compensating the forces induced by the
vibrating movement of the cycle disc.
[0009] In an embodiment of the training system according to the
invention, the cycle axis is coupled to the cycle disc via a
damping coupling to reduce the transfer of the vibrating movement
of the cycle axis to the cycle disc. The damping coupling may
comprise elastic material to reduce the transfer of the vibrating
movement of the cycle axis to the cycle disc. The damping coupling
may comprise an elastic bushing to reduce the transfer of the
vibrating movement of the cycle axis to the cycle disc, which
elastic bushing surrounds the cycle axis. The damping coupling may
comprise a rubber bushing to reduce the transfer of the vibrating
movement of the cycle axis to the cycle disc, which rubber bushing
surrounds the cycle axis.
[0010] The training system may comprise a tensioning device for
tensioning the endless body engaged by the cycle disc. The
tensioning device may engage the endless body and may be connected
to the crankshaft such that the tensioning device in use moves in
opposite phase when compared to the vibrating movement of the cycle
axis. The tensioning device may comprise at least one tensioning
roller engaging the endless body and a roller support, which roller
support connects said at least one tensioning roller to the
crankshaft and in use moves in opposite phase when compared to the
vibrating movement of the cycle axis.
[0011] In an embodiment of the training system according the
invention, the cycle disc engages the endless body at a first
engaging region and a second engaging region and a tensioning guide
engages the endless body between the first engaging region and the
second engaging region. The first engaging region and the second
engaging region may be located at a distance from each other.
[0012] The training system may comprise a driving device (also
referred to as driving means) for driving the vibration device. The
driving device may be configured to be driven by the cycling
device. The training system may comprise a coupling device for
coupling the driving device to the vibration device and for
decoupling the driving device from the vibration device. The
coupling device may comprises a coupling control member for
controlling the coupling and decoupling between the coupling device
and the vibration device.
[0013] The frame may comprise a seat member and the cycle axis may
be movable relative to the seat member in a vibrating manner.
[0014] In an embodiment of the training system according to the
invention, the cycling device may be pivotable connected to the
frame such that the cycle axis is movable relative to the frame in
a vibrating manner.
[0015] In a further embodiment of the training system according to
the invention, the cycling device is connected to the frame via a
pivot member. The pivot member may comprise a longitudinal axis.
The pivot member may comprise an elongated body, for example formed
out of beam-like parts.
[0016] The pivot member may be pivotable connected to the frame at
a first connection point on the pivot member. The vibration device
may be connected to the pivot member at a second connection point
on the pivot member. In the direction of the longitudinal axis the
first connection point and the second connection point may be
located at a distance from each other.
[0017] The cycling device may be connected to the pivot member at a
third connection point on the pivot member. In the direction of the
longitudinal axis the third connection point may be located at a
larger distance from the first connection point than the second
connection point is located from said first connection point. In
the direction of the longitudinal axis the second connection point
may be located at a larger distance from the first connection than
the third connection point is located from said first connection
point. In the direction of the longitudinal axis the second
connection point may be located at the same distance from the first
connection point as the third connection point is located from said
first connection point.
[0018] A damper (also referred to as damping means) may be
connected to the pivot member at a fourth connection point on the
pivot member. In the direction of the longitudinal axis the third
connection point may be located at a larger distance from the first
connection point than the fourth connection point is located from
said first connection point. In the direction of the longitudinal
axis the fourth connection point may be located at a larger
distance from the first connection point than the third connection
point is located from said first connection point. In the direction
of the longitudinal axis the third connection point may be located
at the same distance from the first connection point as the fourth
connection point is located from said first connection point.
[0019] The pivot member may comprise a pivot part extending from a
side of the frame. The first connection point may be located on
said pivot part. The second connection point may be located on said
pivot part. The third connection point may be located on said pivot
part. The fourth connection point may be located on said pivot
part.
[0020] In an embodiment of the training system according to the
invention, the vibration device comprises a crankshaft connected to
the pivot member. The crankshaft may be connected to the pivot
member at the second connecting point. The crankshaft may be
connected the pivot member via a connecting rod. It will be clear
that the crankshaft may be connected to pivot member via any other
type of connecting bar.
[0021] The training system may comprise a driving device for
driving the crankshaft. Said driving device may comprise an
electric motor which is coupled to the crankshaft. The vibration
device may be driven by the cycling device. The crankshaft may be
driven by the cycling device. Said driving device may comprise a
flywheel which is coupled to the crankshaft. The flywheel may be
coupled to the crankshaft such that a rotational movement of the
flywheel is transmitted to the crankshaft. The flywheel may be
coupled to the crankshaft by an endless driving body. Said endless
driving body may be any suitable type of endless body, such as a
endless belt or endless chain. The flywheel may be coupled to the
crankshaft by at least one endless driving body. The flywheel may
be coupled to the crankshaft by only one endless driving body. The
flywheel may be coupled to the crankshaft via a gearing device
(also referred to as gearing means). The gearing device is
configured to select different gear ratios. The gearing device may
comprise a derailleur gear or hub gear. The flywheel may be driven
by the cycling device. The cycling device may be coupled to the
flywheel for driving said flywheel. The flywheel may be coupled to
the cycling device such that a rotational movement of the at least
one cycle member is transmitted to the flywheel. The cycling device
may be coupled to the flywheel by an endless cycling body. Said
endless cycling body may be any suitable type of endless body, such
as an endless belt or endless chain. The cycling device may be
coupled to the flywheel by at least one endless cycling body. The
cycling device may be coupled to the flywheel by only one endless
cycling body. The flywheel may comprise a first coupling member for
engaging the endless driving body. The flywheel may comprise a
second coupling member for engaging the endless cycling body. The
cycling device may be coupled to the flywheel via a gearing device.
The cycling device may comprise a third coupling member for
engaging the endless cycling body. The cycling device may comprise
a cycle disc configured to rotate around the cycle axis when the at
least one cycle member is rotated around said cycle axis. The cycle
disc may comprise the third coupling member. The vibration device
may comprise a fourth coupling member for engaging the endless
cycling body. The crankshaft may comprise the fourth coupling
member.
[0022] In a further embodiment of the training system according to
the invention, the vibration device comprises at least one
eccentric weight which is rotatable connected to the pivot member
and an electric drive for rotating the at least one eccentric
weight such that the pivot member moves is a vibrating manner.
[0023] In another embodiment of the training system according to
the invention, the vibration device comprises a disc shaped member
which is connected to the cycling device such that the disc shaped
member is rotatable around said cycle axis. A circumference of the
disc shaped member comprises substantially radial extending
protrusions. The vibration device further comprises bearing device
(also referred to as bearing means) for bearing against said
circumference such that the at least one cycling member moves in a
vibrating manner when the disc shaped member is rotated around the
cycle axis. Said protrusions of the circumference of the disc
shaped member may be formed by a curved, polygonal or the like form
of said circumference. The central axis of the disc shaped member
may extend substantially parallel with the cycle axis. The central
axis of the disc shaped member may substantially coincide with the
cycle axis.
[0024] The bearing device is configured to force a contact member
against the circumference of the disc shaped member. The contact
member may be pushed against said circumference by a spring. The
bearing device may be configured such that the contact member is
only displaceable in a direction radial to the cycle axis.
[0025] In an embodiment of the training system according to the
invention, the cycling device drives an endless body and the
vibration device is configured to vibrate the endless body such
that the at least one cycling member moves in a vibrating manner.
The endless body may be a driving chain, driving belt or the like.
The vibration device may be configured to drive an impact member in
an oscillating manner against the endless body. The vibration
device may be configured to drive an impact member in an
oscillating manner against opposite sides of the endless body. The
vibration device may comprise a solenoid to drive the impact member
in an oscillating manner.
[0026] In a further embodiment of the training system according to
the invention, the training system comprises an adjustable cycling
resistor for providing and adjusting a resistance to the rotation
of the cycling member around the cycle axis.
[0027] In another embodiment of the training system according to
the invention, the cycle axis is fixed to the frame. In said
embodiment, the vibrating movement of the at least one cycling
member is transferred to the frame.
[0028] The invention further relates to a method of training a body
part of a user comprising using said body part for rotating the at
least one cycle member around a cycle axis of a training system
according the invention.
[0029] The invention further relates to the use of a training
system according to the invention.
[0030] The training system, method and use of said training system
according the invention will be explained in detail with reference
to the accompanying figures, wherein:
[0031] FIG. 1 schematically shows a side view in perspective of a
first embodiment of the training system according the
invention,
[0032] FIG. 2 schematically shows an enlarged view of part II of
FIG. 1,
[0033] FIG. 3 schematically shows a side view in perspective of a
second embodiment of the training system according the
invention,
[0034] FIG. 4 schematically shows a side view in perspective of a
third embodiment of the training system according the
invention,
[0035] FIG. 5 schematically shows a side view in perspective of a
fourth embodiment of the training system according the
invention,
[0036] FIG. 6 schematically shows a side view of a fifth embodiment
of the training system according the invention,
[0037] FIG. 7 schematically shows a side view of a sixth embodiment
of the training system according the invention,
[0038] FIG. 8 schematically shows a side view of a seventh
embodiment of the training system according the invention,
[0039] FIG. 9 schematically shows an enlarged view of the part IX
of FIG. 8.
[0040] Corresponding reference numbers in the FIG. 1-9 relate to
corresponding features, and
[0041] FIG. 10 schematically shows a side view in perspective of an
eighth embodiment of the training system according to the
invention,
[0042] FIG. 11 schematically shows a side view of the training
system of FIG. 10 in the direction of arrow XI,
[0043] FIG. 12 schematically shows a side view of the training
system of FIG. 10 in the direction of arrow XII,
[0044] FIG. 13 schematically shows a perspective view in cross
section along line XIII of the training system of FIG. 12,
[0045] FIG. 14 schematically shows a perspective view in cross
section along line XIV of the training system of FIG. 12,
[0046] FIG. 15 schematically shows a side view of an alternative
embodiment of the cycling device and vibration device of the
training system according the invention,
[0047] FIG. 16 schematically shows a side view of an alternative
embodiment of the cycling device and vibration device of the
training system according the invention,
[0048] FIG. 17 schematically shows a side view of an alternative
embodiment of the cycling device and vibration device of the
training system according the invention,
[0049] FIG. 18 schematically shows a side view of an alternative
embodiment of the cycling device and vibration device of the
training system according the invention,
[0050] FIG. 19 schematically shows a side view of an alternative
embodiment of the cycling device and vibration device of the
training system according the invention,
[0051] FIG. 20-25 schematically show a ninth embodiment of the
training system according to the invention,
[0052] FIG. 26-27 schematically show a tenth embodiment of the
training system according to the invention,
[0053] FIG. 28-29 schematically show an eleventh embodiment of the
training system according to the invention,
[0054] FIG. 30-32 schematically show a twelfth embodiment of the
training system according to the invention,
[0055] FIG. 33-34 schematically show a thirteenth embodiment of the
training system according to the invention,
[0056] FIG. 35-36 schematically show a fourteenth embodiment of the
training system according to the invention,
[0057] FIG. 37 schematically show a fifteenth embodiment of the
training system according to the invention, and
[0058] FIG. 38-40 schematically show a sixteenth embodiment of the
training system according to the invention,
[0059] In the FIGS. 1-40, corresponding features are indicated by
corresponding reference numbers.
[0060] FIG. 1 shows a training system 1 for training a body part of
a user. Said training system 1 comprises a frame 2 for in use
positioning the training system 1 on a surface 3 and a cycling
device 4 comprising two cycling members 5. The cycling members 5
are configured to rotate around a cycle axis 6. A vibration device
7 is provided for the moving of the cycling members 5 in a
vibrating manner.
[0061] The cycling members 5 are pedals and in use the feet of a
user are positioned on said pedals. To train the lower part of the
body of the user, he/she makes a cycling movement with his/her legs
and feet by rotating the cycling members 5 around the cycle axis 6.
During said cycling movement, the vibrating movement of the cycling
member is transferred to the lower part of the body of the user.
The vibrating movement of the cycling member 5 is in addition to
the rotational movement around the cycle axis 6 of said cycling
member 6. Due to this, a more effective training is reached. The
same training effect is reached in a shorter time period when
compared to the training system known from the prior art.
[0062] The frame 2 of the training system 1 comprises a seat member
8 and a user support 34. A pivot member 9 is pivotable connected to
the frame 2 at a first connection point 11 on said pivot member 9.
The vibration device 7 is connected to the pivot member 9 at a
second connection point 12 on said pivot member 9. The pivot member
9 comprises a longitudinal axis 10. In the direction of said
longitudinal axis 10, the first connection point 11 and the second
connection point 12 are located at a distance from each other.
[0063] The cycling device 4 is connected to the pivot member 9 at a
third connection point 13 on the pivot member 9. In the direction
of the longitudinal axis 10, the third connection point 13 is
located at a larger distance from the first connection point 11
than the second connection point 12 is located from said first
connection point 11. The pivot member 9 comprises a pivot part 16
extending from a side 35 of the frame 2. The first connection point
11, second connection point 12 and the third connection point 13
are located on said pivot part 16.
[0064] The vibration device 7 comprises a crankshaft 17 which is
connected to the pivot member 9 at the second connection point 12
via a connecting rod 36. The crankshaft 17 provides a reliable
construction for providing a vibrating movement of the cycling
device 4 connected to the pivot member 9. Furthermore, in use the
crankshaft 17 is relatively silent.
[0065] The training system 1 comprises a driving device 18 for
driving the crankshaft 17. Said driving device 18 comprise a
flywheel 20 which is rotatable around a flywheel axis 37. The
flywheel 20 is mechanically coupled to the crankshaft 17 such that
a rotational movement of the flywheel 20 is transmitted to the
crankshaft 17. The flywheel 20 is also mechanically coupled to the
cycling device 4 such that a rotational movement of the cycling
members 5 around the cycling axis 6 is transmitted to the flywheel
20. This means that the crankshaft 17 is driven by the cycling
device 4. The vibrating movement of the cycling members 5 is
therefore driven by the rotation of said cycling members 5 around
the cycle axis 6. The vibration device 7 is in use driven by the
user rotating the cycling members 5 around the cycle axis 6. The
flywheel 20 is mechanically coupled to the crankshaft 17 by the two
endless bodies 38 (each of them hereafter called endless driving
body 38) and to the cycling device 4 by one endless body 39
(hereafter called endless cycling body 39). The cycling device 4
comprises a cycle disc 30 configured to rotate around the cycle
axis 6 when the cycle members 5 are rotated around the cycle axis
6. The flywheel 20 comprises a first coupling member 51 for
engaging the one of the endless driving bodies 38 and a second
coupling member (not shown) for engaging the endless cycling body
39. The cycle disc 30 comprises a third coupling member 53 for
engaging the endless cycling body 39. The crankshaft 17 comprises a
fourth coupling member 54 for engaging the other of the endless
driving bodies 38.
[0066] Due to the fact that the pivot member 9 is pivotable
connected to the frame 2, the cycling device 4 makes in use a
vibrating movement relative to the frame 2. This way, the vibrating
movement of the cycling device 4 relative to the frame 2 is
achieved by a simple and effective construction. The pivot member 9
is formed out of beam-like parts. In the training system 1, the
cycle axis 6 in use makes a vibrating movement relative to frame 2.
This provides an effective way to move the cycling members 5 in a
vibrating manner. Furthermore, this ensures that the vibration of
the cycle axis 6 is not (or at least in strongly reduced form)
transferred to the frame 2. Due to this, a more effective vibration
of the cycling member 5 is reached, because said vibration of the
cycling device 4 is not damped by the frame 2. In addition to this
a more comfortable training is provided, because a user supported
by the frame via the seat member 8 and user support 34 is not (or
in at least strongly reduced form) subjected to a vibrating
movement of said seat member 8 and/or user support 34. If
necessary, a damper (not shown) may be used to further reduce the
transfer of the vibrating movement of the cycling device 4 to the
frame 2. The training system 1 further comprises a base plate 41
connected to the vibration device 7. Said base plate 41 has a
relatively large mass and provide stability to the training system
1.
[0067] FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the part II of FIG. 1. The
vibrating movement of the pivot member 9 and the cycle axis 6
provided by the crankshaft 17 is shown by arrow 40.
[0068] FIG. 3 shows a second embodiment of the training system 1
according the invention. In said training system 1 the flywheel 20
is coupled to the crankshaft 17 via a gearing device 21. The
gearing device 21 is configured to select different gear ratios.
The gear ratio is adjustable by the gear control 42 located on the
user support 34. The gearing device 21 comprise a hub gear. By
selecting a different gear ratio, the resistance to the rotation of
the cycling members 5 around the cycle axis 6 is adjusted.
[0069] FIG. 4 shows a third embodiment of the training system
according the invention. In said training system 1 the driving
device 18 comprises an electric motor 19 which is mechanically
coupled to the crankshaft 17. The electric motor 19 is mechanically
coupled to the crankshaft 17 by a driving belt 38. The flywheel 20
is mechanically coupled to the cycling device 4 by a driving chain
39. In the training system 1 the flywheel 20 is not mechanically
coupled to crankshaft 17. The vibration device 7 is driven by the
electrical motor 19. The flywheel 20 may mechanically be coupled to
crankshaft 17. In said situation the vibration device 7 (more
specifically the crankshaft 17) is driven by the electrical motor
19 and/or the cycling device 4.
[0070] FIG. 5 shows a fourth embodiment of the training system
according the invention. In the direction of the longitudinal axis
10 the second connection point 12 is located at a larger distance
from the first connection point 11 than the third connection point
13 is located from said first connection point 11. A damper 15 is
connected to the pivot member 9 at a fourth connection point 14 on
the pivot member 9. The damper 15 is supported by a damping support
46. Said damper 15 provides additional stability to the vibrating
movement of the pivot member 9. In the direction of the
longitudinal axis 10 the third connection point 13 is located at a
larger distance from the first connection point 11 than the fourth
connection point 14 is located from said first connection point
11.
[0071] The vibration device 7 comprises eccentric weights which are
rotatable connected to the pivot member 9 and an electric drive for
rotating the eccentric weights. Said eccentric weights and electric
drive form together a vibration motor 22. By rotating the at least
one eccentric weights, a vibrating movement of said eccentric
weights is created. The eccentric weights are connected to the
pivot member 9 such that said vibrating movement is transferred to
the pivot member 9. Due to this, the cycling device 4 moves in a
vibrating manner. Said vibrating movement is shown by arrow 40.
[0072] The vibration motor 22 is controlled by a control unit 44.
The user can adjust the vibrating movement of the cycling device 4
with a control panel 43 which communicates with the control unit
44.
[0073] FIG. 6 shows a fifth embodiment of the training system
according the invention. The vibration device 7 comprises a disc
shaped member 24 which is connected to the cycling device 4 such
that the disc shaped member 24 is rotatable around said cycle axis
6. A circumference 25 of the disc shaped member 24 comprises
substantially radial extending protrusions 26. The vibration device
7 further comprises a bearing device 27 for bearing against said
circumference 25 such that a vibration is created when the disc
shaped member 24 is rotated around the cycle axis 6. Said
protrusions 26 of the circumference 25 of the disc shaped member 24
are formed by a curved form of said circumference 25. The central
axis 24 of the disc shaped coincides with the cycle axis 6.
[0074] The bearing device 27 is configured to bear a contact member
28 against the circumference 25 of the disc shaped member 24. The
contact member 28 is pushed against said circumference by a spring
45. The bearing device 27 is configured such that the contact
member 28 is only displaceable in a direction radial to the cycle
axis 6.
[0075] The cycle axis 6 is fixed to the frame 2. Therefore, the
vibrating movement of the cycling members 5 is transferred to the
frame 2.
[0076] The training system 1 further comprises an adjustable
cycling resistor 33 for providing and adjusting a resistance to the
rotation of the cycling members 5 around the cycle axis 6. By
adjusting the resistance to the rotation of the cycling members 5
around the cycle axis, the magnitude of said resistance is
adjusted. Said cycling resistor 33 and cycling device 4 is
mechanically coupled by a driving chain 39.
[0077] FIG. 7 shows a sixth embodiment of the training system
according the invention. The training system 1 comprises a pivot
member 9 which is pivotable connected to the frame 2. The bearing
device 27 is fixed to the frame 2. The contact member 28 of the
bearing device 27 is forced in contact with the circumference 25 of
the disc shaped member 24 by a spring 29 working on the pivot
member 9. In the direction of the longitudinal axis 10, the second
connection point 12 and the third connection point 13 are
positioned at the same distance from the first connection point
11.
[0078] FIG. 8 shows a seventh embodiment of the training system
according the invention. The cycling device 4 drives an endless
body (driving chain 39) and the vibration device 7 is configured to
vibrate said driving chain 39. The endless body may also be a
driving belt or the like. The vibration device 7 is configured to
drive an impact member 32 in an oscillating manner against the
driving chain 39. The vibration device 7 is configured to drive the
impact member 32 in an oscillating manner against opposite sides of
the driving chain 39. The oscillating movement of the impact member
32 is shown be arrow 45. The vibration device 7 comprises a
solenoid 31 to drive the impact member 32 in an oscillating manner.
The impact on the driving chain 39 of the oscillating impact member
32 ensures that the cycling members 5 are moved in a vibrating
manner.
[0079] FIG. 9 shows an enlarged view of the part IX of FIG. 8.
[0080] The FIGS. 10-14 show an eighth embodiment of the training
system according to the invention. The vibration device 7 comprises
a crankshaft 17 connected to the pivot member 9. The crankshaft 17
is connected to the pivot member 17 at the second connecting point
12. The crankshaft 17 is connected to the frame 2 by a pivotable
connecting bar 36.
[0081] The vibration device 7 is driven by the cycling device 4.
The cycling device 4 comprises a cycle disc 30 configured to rotate
around the cycle axis 6 when the cycle members 5 are rotated around
said cycle axis 6. The cycling device 4 is mechanically coupled to
the flywheel 20 such that a rotational movement of the cycle
members 5 is transmitted to the flywheel 20. The cycle disc 30
comprises a third coupling member 53 for engaging a endless cycling
body 39. The flywheel 20 comprises a second coupling member 52 for
engaging said endless cycling body 39. This means that the cycling
device 4 and the flywheel 20 are mechanically coupled to each other
by only one endless cycling body 39. Said endless cycling body 39
may be any suitable type of endless body, such as an endless belt
or endless chain. The endless cycling body 39 is guided by first
guiding device (also referred to as first guiding means) 47. Said
first guiding device 47 comprises a pair of roller guides.
[0082] The flywheel 20 is mechanically coupled to the crankshaft 17
such that a rotational movement of the flywheel 20 is transmitted
to the crankshaft 17. The flywheel 20 is mechanically coupled to
the crankshaft 17 by an endless driving body 38. The flywheel 20
comprises a first coupling member 51 for engaging the endless
driving body 38. The crankshaft 17 comprises a fourth coupling
member 54 for engaging said endless driving body 38. This means
that the flywheel 20 and the crankshaft 17 are mechanically coupled
to each other by only one endless driving body 38. Said endless
driving body 38 may be any suitable type of endless body, such as
an endless belt or endless chain. The endless cycling body 39 is
guided by second guiding device (also referred to as second guiding
means) 48. Said first guiding device 48 comprises a pair of roller
guides.
[0083] It will be clear that the coupling of the flywheel 20 and/or
the cycle disc 30 and/or the crankshaft 17 also covers a coupling
of the flywheel axis 37 of the flywheel and/or the cycle axis 6 of
the cycling device 4 and/or the axis of the crankshaft, such that
rotational movements are transmitted between the flywheel 20 and/or
the cycle disc 30 and/or the crankshaft 17, respectively. In said
situation the first coupling member 51 and/or second coupling
member 52 may be provided on the flywheel axis 37 at a distance
from the flywheel 20 and/or the third coupling member 53 may be
provided on the cycle axis 6 at a distance from the cycle disc 30
and/or the fourth coupling member 54 may be provided on the axis of
the crankshaft 17 at a distance from said crankshaft 17.
[0084] FIG. 15 shows a side view of a side view of a first
alternative embodiment of the cycling device and vibration device
of the training system according the invention. The cycling device
4 comprises two cycling members 5 which are rotatable around the
cycle axis 6. Each cycling member 5 comprises a cycling rod 56 and
a thereto connected engage member 50 which is rotatably mounted
around a member axis 49. The engage member 50 is connected to the
cycling rod 56 via the vibration device 7. The engage member 50 is
connected to the cycling rod 56 via a crankshaft 17. A cycle disc
30 which is rotatable around the cycling axis 6 is provided. The
cycling device 4 is coupled to the cycle disc 30 such that the
cycle disc 30 rotates when the cycling device 4 is rotated around
the cycling axis 6. The cycle disc 30 is coupled to the vibration
device 7, and thus to the crankshaft 17, of each cycling member 5
by an endless driving body 38. When the cycling members 5 are
rotated around the cycling axis 6, the cycle disc 30 will drive the
crankshafts 17 of each cycling member 5 via the endless driving
bodies 38. The driving of the crankshafts 17 causes that the engage
members 50 vibrates as indicated by arrow 40. It will be clear that
any suitable vibration device 7 other than a crankshaft 17 may be
used. The cycle disc 30 may also be connected to a cycling resistor
33.
[0085] FIGS. 16 and 17 shows a side view of a side view of a second
and third alternative embodiment of the cycling device and
vibration device of the training system according the invention,
respectively. In these embodiments, the cycle disc 30 is configured
such that said cycle disc 30 is directly in contact with the
vibration device 7 for driving of said vibration device 7. The
cycle disc 30 is fixed relative to the cycling axis 6. This means
that the cycle disc 30 does not rotate around the cycling axis 6
when the cycling members 5 are rotated around the cycling axis 6.
The cycle disc 30 may be configured such that said cycle disc 30
substantially does not rotate around the cycling axis 6 when the
cycling members 5 are rotated around the cycling axis 6. The
crankshaft 17 is in contact with the disc circumference 55 of the
cycle disc 30. In the embodiment of FIG. 16, the crankshaft 17 is
in contact with an outer surface 58 of said disc circumference 55.
In the embodiment of FIG. 17, the crankshaft 17 is in contact with
an inner surface 58 of said disc circumference 55. By rotation of
the cycling members 5 relative to the cycle disc 30 the crankshaft
17 is driven such that the engage members 50 vibrate as indicated
by arrow 40.
[0086] FIG. 18 shows a side view of a fourth alternative embodiment
of the cycling device and vibration device of the training system
according the invention. The cycling device 4 is configured such
that the cycling device 4 is rotatable around the cycling axis 6
via a crankshaft 17. This causes that rotation of the cycling
members 5 around the cycling axis 6 results in a vibration of the
cycling member 5 as indicated by arrow 40. The cycling device 4 may
be coupled to a flywheel 20 such that the flywheel 20 rotates
around the cycling axis 6 when the cycling members 5 are rotated
around the cycling axis 6.
[0087] FIG. 19 shows a side view of a fifth alternative embodiment
of the cycling device and vibration device of the training system
according the invention. The cycling device 4 comprises a cycle
disc 30 which is coupled to a flywheel 20 by an endless cycling
body 39. The flywheel 20 is rotatable about a flywheel axis 37. The
flywheel 20 is connected to the cycling device 4 by a pivot member
9. The pivot member 9 is pivotable about a pivot axis 57. The pivot
axis 57 is fixed relative to the cycling device 4. The pivot member
9 is at a first end 61 thereof connected to the cycling device 4
and at a second end 62 thereof to the flywheel 20. The pivot axis
57 is located between the first and second end 61 and 62 of the
pivot member 9. The pivot member 9 is connected to the flywheel 20
at an eccentric connection point 60. The eccentric connection point
60 is slidably connected to pivot member 9. The eccentric
connection point 60 is slidable through an aperture 61 provided in
the pivot member 9. Rotation of the flywheel 20 causes that the
second end 62 of the pivot member 9 vibrates as indicated by arrow
63. Due the pivot axis 57, said movement of the second end 62 is
transferred to the first end 61 of the pivot member 9 such that
said first end 61 vibrates as indicated by arrow 40. This results
in a vibration of the cycling members 5.
[0088] The FIGS. 20-25 show a ninth embodiment of the training
system according to the invention. The reference numbers 8 and 34
indicate where the seat member and user support (not shown)
respectively in use are positioned. In use two cycling members (not
shown) are connected to the cycling axis 6. The cycle disc 30 is
configured to rotate around the cycle axis 6 when the two cycle
members are rotated around the cycle axis 6. The cycle disc 30 is
coupled to the flywheel 20 by an endless body, more specifically
the endless cycling body 39.
[0089] The driving device 18 is coupled to the vibration device 7
by the endless driving body 38. The vibration device 7 comprises a
crankshaft 17. The crankshaft 17 is connected to the cycle axis 6
and configured to move the cycle axis 6 in a vibrating manner 40.
The crankshaft 17 comprises a crankshaft axis 63 around which the
crankshaft 17 rotates. The cycle axis 6 is located at a distance
from the crankshaft axis 63. The crankshaft 17 is configured to
rotate the cycle axis 6 around the crankshaft axis 63 as indicated
by arrow 40 of FIG. 25. Said vibrating movement 40 of the cycle
axis 6 can be divided in a horizontal movement A.sub.h and a
vertical movement A.sub.v. The crankshaft 17 is connected to the
frame 2 by bearings 78. In use the crankshaft axis 63 is located in
a fixed position relative to the frame 2.
[0090] The cycle axis 6 is directly connected to the cycle disc 30
such that the cycle disc 30 vibrates along with the cycle axis 6
when the cycle axis 6 is moved in a vibrating manner 40. The
crankshaft 17 comprises a first eccentric weight and second
eccentric weight (see 97 of FIG. 25) for compensating the forces
induced by the vibrating movement of the cycle axis and the cycle
disc 30, respectively. The first eccentric weight and second
eccentric weight are integrated into each other to form one
eccentric weight 97. FIG. 25 shows a cross sectional view along the
line as indicated in FIG. 22.
[0091] The training system 1 comprises a tensioning device 68 for
tensioning the endless cycling body 39 when the cycle disc 30 is
moved in a vibrating manner. The tensioning device 68 engages the
endless cycling body 39 by means of a first tensioning roller 69
and a second tensioning roller 70. The first tensioning roller 69
and the second tensioning roller 70 are rotatable about rotation
axis 76 and 77. The first tensioning roller 69 and second
tensioning roller 70 are connected to the crankshaft 17 via a
roller support 72. The roller support 72 is pivotable connected tot
the crankshaft 17 such that the tensioning device 68 in use is
moved in opposite phase when compared to the vibrating movement 40
of the cycle axis 6. This means that when the cycle axis 6 moves in
a direction, the tensioning device moves in the opposite direction.
The tensioning movement of the tensioning device 68 is indicated by
arrow 71. Said tensioning movement 71 ensures that the first
tensioning roller 69 and second tensioning roller 70 engage the
endless cycling belt 39 such that the endless cycling belt 39
remains under tension when the cycle disc 30 is moved by the
vibrating cycle axis 6.
[0092] The training system 1 comprises a coupling device 64 for
coupling the driving device 18 to the vibration device 7 and for
decoupling the driving device 18 from the vibration device 7. The
coupling device 64 comprises a coupling control member 75 for
controlling the coupling and decoupling between the coupling device
64 and the vibration device 7. The coupling device 64 comprises a
coupling roller 65 which is movable between a coupled position 66
and an uncoupled position 67. The coupling roller 65 is mounted on
a coupling bar 73 and rotatable around rotation axis 74. The
coupling bar 73 is movable by means of the coupling control member
75 such that the coupling roller 65 is positionable in the coupled
position 66 or the uncoupled position 67. In the coupled position
66 the coupling roller 65 engages the flywheel 20 such that a
rotation of the flywheel 20 is transmitted to the coupling roller
65 (see FIGS. 20 and 21). This way, the driving device 18 is driven
by the cycling device 4. In the uncoupled position 67 the coupling
roller 65 does not engage the flywheel 20 so that a rotation of the
flywheel 20 is not transmitted to the coupling roller 65 (see FIGS.
22 and 23).
[0093] FIG. 24B shows a modification of the training system of
FIGS. 20-23, 24A and 25. A gearing device 21 is coupled to the
driving device 18, more specifically to the endless driving belt 38
via the coupling axis 74 of the coupling roller 65. The gearing
device 26 is in communication connection with the gear control 42
(see FIG. 20) via communication member 99. The gearing device 21 is
configured to provide different gear ratios. The gear ratio is
adjustable by the gear control 42. The gearing device 21 comprises
a hub gear. By controlling the gear ratio, the driving of the
vibration device 7 is controlled. This means that the gearing
device 21 allows the user to control the frequency with which the
vibration device 7 moves the cycle axis 6 in a vibrating
manner.
[0094] The FIGS. 26-27 show a tenth embodiment of the training
system according to the invention.
[0095] The FIGS. 28-29 show an eleventh embodiment of the training
system according to the invention. The cycle disc 30 engages the
endless cycling body 39 at a first engaging region 95 and a second
engaging region 96. A tensioning guide 79 engages the endless
cycling body 39 between the first engaging region 95 and the second
engaging region 96. The first engaging region 95 and the second
engaging region 96 are located at a distance from each other. This
allows that the endless cycling belt 39 remains under tension when
the cycle disc 30 is moved by the vibrating movement of the cycle
axis 6. The tensioning guide 79 comprises a tensioning roller
80.
[0096] The FIGS. 30-32 show a twelfth embodiment of the training
system according to the invention. The cycle axis 6 is coupled to
the cycle disc 30 via a damping coupling 81 to reduce the transfer
of the vibrating movement 40 of the cycle axis 6 to the cycle disc
30. The damping coupling 81 comprises elastic material to reduce
the transfer of the vibrating movement 40 of the cycle axis 6 to
the cycle disc 30. The damping coupling 81 comprises a rubber
bushing surrounding the cycle axis 6. FIG. 31 shows a cross
sectional view along the line as indicated in FIG. 30.
[0097] The FIGS. 33-34 show a thirteenth embodiment of the training
system according to the invention. The cycling device 4 is coupled
to a first wheel 82 via the endless cycling belt 39. The coupling
device 64 is coupled to the first wheel 82 to drive the vibration
device 7. The training system 1 further comprises a second wheel 83
which can be steered by the user support 34.
[0098] The FIGS. 35-36 show a fourteenth embodiment of the training
system according to the invention. The driving device comprises an
endless driving belt 38 which directly couples the vibration device
7 to the first wheel 82.
[0099] FIG. 37 show a fifteenth embodiment of the training system
according to the invention. Foot supports 85 are at one end thereof
pivotable (about pivot axis 87) connected to the cycling members 5.
At the other end thereof, the foot supports 85 are pivotable (about
pivot axis 88) connected to hand rods 84. The hand rods 84 are
pivotable (about pivot axis 86) connected to the frame 2. In use
the foot supports 85 make an elliptical movement.
[0100] The FIGS. 38-40 show a sixteenth embodiment of the training
system according to the invention. The cycle axis 6 is connected to
a connecting member 89. The connecting member 89 is located in a
member guide 90. The member guide 90 guides the connecting member
89 such that the connecting member 89 is movable along a
substantially straight line. The connecting member 89 rests on a
damper 15. The cycle axis 6 is connected to the vibration device 7
via the connecting member 89. The vibration device 7 comprises an
eccentric weight 92 which is rotatable around eccentric weight axis
93. The vibration device 7 comprises a coupling member 91 which is
rotatable around the eccentric weight axis 93 and coupled to the
cycle disc 30 by a endless body 94 for driving the vibration device
7. When the cycling members 5 are rotated around the cycle axis 6,
the cycle disc 30 drives the vibration device 7 such that the
eccentric weight 92 is rotated around the eccentric weight axis 93
to create a vibrating movement 40 of the connecting member 89 and
therefore also the cycle axis 6. Due to the member guide 90, the
cycle axis 6 vibrates along a substantially straight line. FIG. 40
shows an exploded view of the training system 1.
[0101] The application may be defined by one or any combination of
the following clauses. [0102] 1. Training system for training a
body part of a user, comprising [0103] a frame for in use
positioning the training system on a surface, [0104] a cycling
device comprising at least one cycling member which is configured
to rotate around a cycle axis, [0105] a vibration device for moving
the at least one cycling member in a vibrating manner. [0106] 2.
Training system according to clause 1, wherein the vibration device
is configured to move the cycle axis in a vibrating manner. [0107]
3. Training system according to any of the preceding clauses,
wherein the training system is configured such that in use the
cycle axis moves relative to the frame in a vibrating manner.
[0108] 4. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein the cycling device is connected to the frame such
that the cycle axis is movable relative to the frame in a vibrating
manner. [0109] 5. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein the vibration device comprises a crankshaft which
is connected to the cycle axis and configured to move the cycle
axis in a vibrating manner. [0110] 6. Training system according to
clause 5, wherein the crankshaft comprises a crankshaft axis, the
cycle axis is located at a distance from the crankshaft axis, and
the crankshaft is configured to rotate the cycle axis around the
crankshaft axis. [0111] 7. Training system according to any of the
clauses 5-6, wherein the crankshaft is connected to the frame such
that the crankshaft axis is located in a substantially fixed
position relative to the frame. [0112] 8. Training system according
to any of the clauses 5-7, wherein the crankshaft comprises a first
eccentric weight for compensating the forces induced by the
vibrating movement of the cycle axis. [0113] 9. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycling
device comprises a cycle disc configured to rotate around the cycle
axis when the at least one cycle member is rotated around said
cycle axis. [0114] 10. Training system according to clause 9,
wherein the cycle disc engages an endless body. [0115] 11. Training
system according to any of the clauses 9-10, wherein the vibration
device is configured the move the cycle disc in a vibrating manner.
[0116] 12. Training system according to clause 11 in combination
with any of the clauses 5-8, wherein the crankshaft comprises a
second eccentric weight for compensating the forces induced by the
vibrating movement of the cycle disc. [0117] 13. Training system
according to any of the clauses 9-10, wherein the cycle axis is
coupled to the cycle disc via a damping coupling to reduce the
transfer of the vibrating movement of the cycle axis to the cycle
disc. [0118] 14. Training system according to clause 13, wherein
the damping coupling comprises elastic material to reduce the
transfer of the vibrating movement of the cycle axis to the cycle
disc. [0119] 15. Training system according to any of the clauses
13-14, wherein the damping coupling comprises an elastic bushing to
reduce the transfer of the vibrating movement of the cycle axis to
the cycle disc, which elastic bushing surrounds the cycle axis.
[0120] 16. Training system according to any of the clauses 13-15,
wherein the damping coupling comprises a rubber bushing to reduce
the transfer of the vibrating movement of the cycle axis to the
cycle disc, which rubber bushing surrounds the cycle axis. [0121]
17. Training system according to any of the clauses 10-16, wherein
the training system comprises a tensioning device for tensioning
the endless body engaged by the cycle disc. [0122] 18. Training
system according to clause 17, wherein the tensioning device
engages the endless body and is connected to the crankshaft such
that the tensioning device in use moves in opposite phase when
compared to the vibrating movement of the cycle axis. [0123] 19.
Training system according to clause 17-18, wherein the tensioning
device comprises at least one tensioning roller engaging the
endless body and a roller support, which roller support connects
said at least one tensioning roller to the crankshaft and in use
moves in opposite phase when compared to the vibrating movement of
the cycle axis. [0124] 20. Training system according to any of the
clauses 10-19, wherein the cycle disc engages the endless body at a
first engaging region and a second engaging region and a tensioning
guide engages the endless body between the first engaging region
and the second engaging region. [0125] 21. Training system
according to clause 20, wherein the first engaging region and the
second engaging region are located at a distance from each other.
[0126] 22. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein the training system comprises a driving device for
driving the vibration device. [0127] 23. Training system according
to clause 22, wherein the driving device is configured to be driven
by the cycling device. [0128] 24. Training system according to any
of the clauses 22-23, wherein the training device comprises a
coupling device for coupling the driving device to the vibration
device and for decoupling the driving device from the vibration
device. [0129] 25. Training system according to clause 24, wherein
the coupling device comprises a coupling control member for
controlling the coupling and decoupling between the coupling device
and the vibration device. [0130] 26. Training system according to
any of the preceding clauses, wherein the frame comprises a seat
member and the cycle axis is movable relative to the seat member in
a vibrating manner. [0131] 27. Training system according to any of
the preceding clauses, wherein the cycling device is pivotally
connected to the frame such that the cycle axis is movable relative
to the frame in a vibrating manner. [0132] 28. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycling
device is connected to the frame via a pivot member. [0133] 29.
Training system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein
the pivot member comprises a longitudinal axis. [0134] 30. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the pivot
member is pivotable connected to the frame at a first connection
point on the pivot member. [0135] 31. Training system according to
any of the preceding clauses, wherein the vibration device is
connected to the pivot member at a second connection point on the
pivot member. [0136] 32. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the first connection point and the
second connection point are in the direction of the longitudinal
axis located at a distance from each other. [0137] 33. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
cycling device is connected to the pivot member at a third
connection point on the pivot member. [0138] 34. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein in the direction
of the longitudinal axis the third connection point is located at a
larger distance from the first connection point than the second
connection point is located from said first connection point.
[0139] 35. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein in the direction of the longitudinal axis the
second connection point is located at a larger distance from the
first connection point than the third connection point is located
from said first connection point. [0140] 36. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein in the direction
of the longitudinal axis the second connection point is located at
the same distance from the first connection point as the third
connection point is located from said first connection point.
[0141] 37. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein a damper is connected to the pivot member at a
fourth connection point on the pivot member. [0142] 38. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein in the
direction of the longitudinal axis the third connection point is
located at a larger distance from the first connection point than
the fourth connection point is located from said first connection
point. [0143] 39. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein in the direction of the longitudinal axis the
fourth connection point is located at a larger distance from the
first connection than the third connection point is located from
said first connection point. [0144] 40. Training system according
to any of the preceding clauses, wherein in the direction of the
longitudinal axis the third connection point is located at the same
distance from the first connection point as the fourth connection
point is located from said first connection point. [0145] 41.
Training system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein
the pivot member comprises a pivot part extending from a side of
the frame and the first connection point and/or second connection
point and/or third connection point and/or fourth connection point
are located on said pivot part. [0146] 42. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the vibration
device comprises a crankshaft connected to the pivot member. [0147]
43. Training system according to any of the preceding clauses,
wherein the crankshaft is connected to the pivot member at the
second connecting point. [0148] 44. Training system according to
any of the preceding clauses, wherein the training system comprises
a driving device for driving the crankshaft. [0149] 45. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
driving device comprises an electrical motor which is coupled to
the crankshaft. [0150] 46. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the vibration device is driven by the
cycling device. [0151] 47. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the crankshaft is driven by the cycling
device. [0152] 48. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the driving device comprises a flywheel
which is coupled to the crankshaft. [0153] 49. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the flywheel is
coupled to the crankshaft such that a rotational movement of the
flywheel is transmitted to the crankshaft. [0154] 50. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
flywheel is coupled to the crankshaft by an endless driving body.
[0155] 51. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein the flywheel is coupled to the crankshaft by at
least one endless driving body. [0156] 52. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the flywheel is
coupled to the crankshaft by only one endless driving body. [0157]
53. Training system according to any of the preceding clauses,
wherein the flywheel is coupled to the crankshaft via a gearing
device. [0158] 54. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the flywheel is driven by the cycling
device. [0159] 55. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the cycling device is coupled to the
flywheel for driving said flywheel. [0160] 56. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the flywheel is
coupled to the cycling device such that a rotational movement of
the at least one cycle member is transmitted to the flywheel.
[0161] 57. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein the cycling device is coupled to the flywheel by
an endless cycling body. [0162] 58. Training system according to
any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycling device is coupled
to the flywheel by at least one endless cycling body. [0163] 59.
Training system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein
the cycling device is coupled to the flywheel by only one endless
cycling body. [0164] 60. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the flywheel comprises a first coupling
member for engaging the endless driving body. [0165] 61. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
flywheel comprises a second coupling member for engaging the
endless cycling body. [0166] 62. Training system according to any
of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycling device is coupled to
the flywheel via a gearing device. [0167] 63. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycling
device comprise a third coupling member for engaging the endless
cycling body. [0168] 64. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the cycling device comprise a cycle disc
configured to rotate around the cycle axis when the at least one
cycle member is rotated around said cycle axis. [0169] 65. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycle
disc comprises the third coupling member. [0170] 66. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
vibration device comprise a fourth coupling member for engaging the
endless cycling body. [0171] 67. Training system according to any
of the preceding clauses, wherein the crankshaft comprises the
fourth coupling member. [0172] 68. Training system according to any
of the preceding clauses, wherein the vibration device comprises at
least one eccentric weight which is rotatable connected to the
pivot member and an electric drive for rotating the eccentric
weights such that the pivot member moves is a vibrating manner.
[0173] 69. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein the vibration device comprises [0174] a disc
shaped member which is connected to the cycling device such that
the disc shaped member is rotatable around said cycle axis and
wherein a circumference of the disc shaped member comprises
substantially radial extending protrusions, and [0175] bearing
device for bearing against said circumference such that the at
least one cycling member moves in a vibrating manner when the disc
shaped member is rotated around the cycle axis. [0176] 70. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
bearing device is configured to force a contact member against the
circumference of the disc shaped member. [0177] 71. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the bearing
device is configured such that the contact member is only
displaceable in a direction radial to the cycle axis. [0178] 72.
Training system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein
the cycling device drive an endless body and the vibration device
is configured to vibrate the endless body such that the at least
one cycling member moves in a vibrating manner. [0179] 73. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
vibration device is configured to drive an impact member against
the endless body in an oscillating manner. [0180] 74. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
training system comprises an adjustable cycling resistor for
providing and adjusting a resistance to the rotation of the cycling
member around the cycle axis.
[0181] 75. Training system according to any of the preceding
clauses, wherein the cycle axis is fixed to the frame. [0182] 76.
Training system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein
the cycle axis is a fictive cycle axis. [0183] 77. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycle axis
is a fictive cycle axis and the cycling device is configured to
rotate around said fictive cycle axis. [0184] 78. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycle axis
is a fictive cycle axis defining a cycle centre and the cycling
device is configured to rotate around said cycle centre. [0185] 79.
Training system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein
the cycle axis is a fictive axis defining a cycle centre around
which the cycling device in use are rotated. [0186] 80. Training
system for training a body part of a user, comprising [0187] a
frame for in use positioning the training system on a surface,
[0188] a cycling device comprising at least one cycling member
which is configured to rotate around a cycle centre, [0189] a
vibration device for moving the at least one cycling member in a
vibrating manner. [0190] 81. Training system according to clause
59, wherein the training system comprises one or more features of
one or more of any of the preceding clauses. [0191] 82. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
cycling device is configured to rotate substantially in a circle
around the cycle axis and/or fictive cycle axis and/or cycle
centre. [0192] 83. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the cycling device is configured to
rotate substantially in an ellipse around the cycle axis and/or
fictive cycle axis and/or cycle centre. [0193] 84. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the cycling
device is configured to rotate substantially in an ellipse around
the cycle axis and/or fictive cycle axis and/or cycle centre such
that the movement thereof simulates a Nordic ski motion. [0194] 85.
Training system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein
the cycling device is configured to rotate substantially in an
ellipse around the cycle axis and/or fictive cycle axis and/or
cycle centre such that the movement thereof simulates a Nordic ski
motion with the feet of the user. [0195] 86. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the training
system comprises at least one movable hand rod configured to be
engaged by the user and the training system is configured to
vibrate the at least one movable hand rod. [0196] 87. Training
system according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the
training system comprises two hand rods configured to be engaged by
the user and the training system is configured to vibrate the two
movable hand rods. [0197] 88. Training system according to any of
the preceding clauses, wherein the training system comprises
additional vibration device for vibrating the at least one movable
hand rods and/or two movable hand rods. [0198] 89. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the vibration
device is configured for vibrating the at least one movable hand
rods and/or two movable hand rods. [0199] 90. Training system
according to any of the preceding clauses, wherein the hand rods
are movable such that the movement thereof simulates a Nordic ski
motion. [0200] 91. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the hand rods are movable such that the
movement thereof simulates a Nordic ski motion with the hands of
the user. [0201] 92. Training system according to any of the
preceding clauses, wherein the training system comprises one or any
combination of the features disclosed in the description and/or
drawings. [0202] 93. Method of training a body part of a user
comprising the rotating of the at least one cycle member around the
cycle axis of the training system according to any of the preceding
clauses. [0203] 94. Method of training a body part of a user
comprising the rotating of the at least one cycle member around the
cycle centre of the training system according to any of the
preceding clauses. [0204] 95. Use of the training system according
to any of the clauses 1-92.
[0205] It will be clear to the person skilled in the art that many
modifications of the training system, method and use of the
training system according the invention are possible without
departing from the scope of protection as defined in the patent
application.
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