U.S. patent application number 15/785824 was filed with the patent office on 2018-04-19 for training device.
The applicant listed for this patent is SYWOS GmbH. Invention is credited to Ariane GOEHRINGER, Rainer GOEHRINGER.
Application Number | 20180104523 15/785824 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60117502 |
Filed Date | 2018-04-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180104523 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
GOEHRINGER; Rainer ; et
al. |
April 19, 2018 |
TRAINING DEVICE
Abstract
A training device for maintaining or improving physical fitness
comprises a first main element and a second main element, wherein
the first main element and the second main element for training a
user are manually movable in relation to one another in at least
one activation direction of the training device. The training
device furthermore has at least one damping installation for
damping a relative movement between the first main element and the
second main element, said damping installation being effective
between the first main element and the second main element.
Inventors: |
GOEHRINGER; Rainer;
(Kelkheim, DE) ; GOEHRINGER; Ariane; (Kelkheim,
DE) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
SYWOS GmbH |
Kelkheim |
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DE |
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Family ID: |
60117502 |
Appl. No.: |
15/785824 |
Filed: |
October 17, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/4045 20151001;
A63B 22/203 20130101; A63B 21/012 20130101; A63B 21/4047 20151001;
A63B 21/00069 20130101; A63B 21/015 20130101; A63B 23/0211
20130101; A63B 23/03558 20130101; A63B 23/1209 20130101; A63B
23/0405 20130101; A63B 21/0004 20130101; A63B 21/4034 20151001;
A63B 23/1263 20130101; A63B 71/0054 20130101; A63B 21/002 20130101;
A63B 2210/00 20130101; A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 21/4035
20151001; A63B 23/0494 20130101; A63B 2208/0233 20130101; A63B
2209/00 20130101; A63B 2022/0038 20130101; A63B 23/02 20130101;
A63B 21/4049 20151001 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/012 20060101
A63B021/012; A63B 21/00 20060101 A63B021/00; A63B 23/035 20060101
A63B023/035; A63B 23/12 20060101 A63B023/12; A63B 71/00 20060101
A63B071/00; A63B 23/02 20060101 A63B023/02; A63B 23/04 20060101
A63B023/04; A63B 21/002 20060101 A63B021/002 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Oct 18, 2016 |
DE |
10 2016 220 416.5 |
Mar 7, 2017 |
DE |
10 2017 203 733.4 |
Claims
1. A training device for one of maintaining and improving physical
fitness, comprising a) a first main element, b) a second main
element, i) wherein the first main element and the second main
element for training a user are manually movable in relation to one
another in at least one activation direction of the training
device; and c) at least one damping installation for damping a
relative movement between the first main element and the second
main element, said damping installation being effective between the
first main element and the second main element.
2. The training device according to claim 1, wherein at least one
of the group comprising a first grip connected to the first main
element and a second grip connected to the second main element is
provided.
3. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least
one damping installation is fastened to the first main element.
4. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least
one damping installation engages in regions in the first main
element.
5. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least
one damping installation projects axially in relation to the first
main element.
6. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least
one damping installation is configured as a friction damping
installation, wherein the at least one damping installation has at
least one friction element for bearing in a friction-imparting
manner on the second main element.
7. The training device according to claim 6, wherein the at least
one friction element in the at least one activation direction is
held so as to be immobile in relation to the first main
element.
8. The training device according to claim 6, wherein the at least
one friction element in the at least one activation direction is
held so as to be immobile in relation to the first main element at
all times.
9. The training device according to claim 6, wherein the at least
one damping installation furthermore has at least one main body on
which the at least one friction element is disposed, wherein the at
least one main body and the at least one friction element in the at
least one activation direction are immobile in relation to one
another.
10. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the at least
one main body and the at least one friction element in the at least
one activation direction are immobile in relation to one another at
all times.
11. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the at least
one main body comprises at least one receptacle clearance for
receiving the at least one friction element.
12. The training device according to claim 1, wherein a training
resistance of the at least one damping installation is
variable.
13. The training device according to claim 12, wherein a training
resistance of the at least one damping installation is infinitely
variable.
14. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the at least
one damping installation damps in two mutually opposite activation
directions.
15. The training device according to claim 14, wherein the at least
one damping installation damps in two mutually opposite activation
directions at all times.
16. The training device according to claim 15, wherein the at least
one damping installation damps in two mutually opposite activation
directions consistently.
17. The training device according to claim 1, comprising at least
one guide part for guiding the main elements in relation to one
another, said guide part being disposed between the first main
element and the second main element.
18. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the first
main element and the second main element are interconnected in a
telescopic manner.
19. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the first
main element and the second main element are rotatable in relation
to one another, wherein a relative movement between the two former
is capable of being damped by the at least one damping
installation.
20. The training device according to claim 1, wherein said training
device is embodied as a hand-held apparatus.
21. The training device according to claim 1, wherein at least one
agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary of
a user are trainable.
22. A training station, comprising at least one training device
according to claim 1.
23. The training station according to claim 22, comprising a main
frame and at least one activation element for activation by a user,
said at least one activation element being mounted on the main
frame, wherein the at least one training device while generating a
training resistance damps the activation of the at least one
activation element.
24. The training station according to claim 23, wherein the main
frame supports at least one seat for the user.
25. The training station according to claim 22, comprising at least
one of the group comprising at least one arm training installation
for training at least one arm of a user, at least one torso
training installation for training a torso of a user, and at least
one leg training installation for training at least one leg of a
user.
26. A use of a training device according to claim 1 for training at
least one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the
adversary of a user.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This patent application claims priorities of German Patent
Applications No. DE 10 2016 220 416.5 and DE 10 2017 203 733.4
filed on Oct. 18, 2016 and Mar. 7, 2017, respectively, pursuant to
35 U.S.C. 119 (a)-(d), the contents of which are incorporated
herein by reference in their entirety as if fully set forth
herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates to a training device for maintaining
and improving the physical fitness of a user. The invention is
furthermore directed towards a training station having at least one
such training device. The invention is moreover directed towards a
use of the training device.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] A training device presently is understood to be in
particular a device which can be applied in the fitness sector, the
sports sectors, the therapeutic sector, and/or in the
rehabilitation sector.
[0004] Training devices in general are known from the prior art by
way of obvious prior use. Said training devices are often of a
complex construction and thus expensive. Such training devices
often are also not particularly user-friendly and efficient such
that said training devices are not utilized in the long run.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The invention is based on the object of overcoming the
disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, a training device
which is particularly user-friendly or efficient, respectively, on
the one hand, and is extremely reliable in terms of functioning, on
the other hand, is to be provided. Moreover, the intention is to
achieve a corresponding training station.
[0006] This object is achieved according to the invention by a
training device for maintaining or improving physical fitness,
comprising a first main element, a second main element, wherein the
first main element and the second main element for training a user
are manually movable in relation to one another in at least one
activation direction of the training device; and at least one
damping installation for damping a relative movement between the
first main element and the second main element, said damping
installation being effective between the first main element and the
second main element. Furthermore, this object is achieved by a
training station comprising at least one training device according
to the invention. Furthermore, this object is achieved by a use of
a training device according to the invention for training at least
one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary
of a user. The core concept of the invention lies in that a
relative movement that during training arises between the main
elements is capable of being damped by the at least one damping
installation, on account of which a (training) resistance, or a
counterforce, respectively, is established and efficient training
is possible.
[0007] During training, the training device is favourably
activatable in mutually opposite activation directions, this in
comparison with corresponding training devices of the usual type
permitting intensive training The at least one activation direction
is, for example, a linear direction and/or a rotation direction.
For example, the first main element is displaceable in the at least
one activation direction in relation to the second main
element.
[0008] Alternatively, the second main element is displaceable in
the at least one activation direction in relation to the first main
element. Alternatively, the first main element and the second main
element are displaceable in relation to one another in the at least
one activation direction.
[0009] In particular, at least one body part of a user, such as the
latter's arm(s), shoulder region, chest region, neck region,
leg(s), back, and/or stomach can be trained using the training
device.
[0010] The work that is performed during training favourably
depends on the relative displacement distance between the first
main element and the second main element. The greater the relative
displacement distance covered, the greater the work performed and
thus the more intensive the training There is preferably a
(directly) proportional correlation.
[0011] The first main element is favourably embodied so as to be
elongate. It is advantageous for the first main element to be
rigid. Said first main element is embodied as a bar, a tube, or the
like, for example. It is expedient for the first main element to
have a length between 30 cm and 60 cm.
[0012] It is expedient for the second main element to be embodied
so as to be elongate. The second main element is preferably rigid.
Said second main element is embodied as a bar, a tube, or the like,
for example. It is expedient for the second main element to have a
length between 30 cm and 60 cm.
[0013] The training station is in particular a stationary
multi-function training station which permits a multiplicity of
various training exercises to be carried out for holistic training
For example, said training station has a butterfly installation, a
bench-press installation, a leg-extension installation, and/or at
least one traction installation for training the biceps, triceps,
latissimus dorsi, back, and/or leg. The at least one training
device that is employed ensures a (training) resistance, or a
counterforce, when the training is carried out.
[0014] The first grip and the second grip, which are connected to
the first main element or the second main element, respectively,
favourably form a handle and/or an activation grip for holding or
activating, respectively, the training device. It is advantageous
for the first and second grips to be removable or replaceable,
respectively, in particular in a tool-free manner. For example, the
first and/or the second grip can be configured on the first or the
second main element, respectively.
[0015] The at least one damping installation is fastened to the
first main element. This is preferably established by way of an
interference fit, a form-fit, and/or a materially integral fit. The
at least one damping installation is favourably rotationally fixed
and axially fixed in relation to the first main element.
Alternatively, the at least one damping installation is fastened to
the second main element.
[0016] The design embodiment according to which the at least one
damping installation engages in regions in the first main element
leads to a particularly stress-resistant connection between the at
least one damping installation and the first main element.
[0017] The embodiment according to which the at least one damping
installation projects axially in relation to the first main element
is particularly reliable in terms of functioning.
[0018] Preferably, the at least one damping installation is
configured as a friction damping installation.
[0019] The training device in which the at the least one damping
installation is configured as a friction damping installation is
particularly reliable in terms of functioning and is producible in
a particularly cost-effective manner. Furthermore, such a training
device is particularly lightweight which is perceived to be
pleasant during training A friction-related effect arises during
training Static friction which can only be overcome by a
sufficiently high force that is generated during training initially
acts in particular between the mutually interacting friction faces.
Such a training device favourably does without training weights or
training spring elements, respectively. Alternatively, the damping
installation is embodied as a pneumatic damping installation or a
hydraulic damping installation. Combinations are possible as
alternatives. The damping installation has at least one friction
element for bearing in a friction-imparting manner on the second
main element is preferably embodied so as to be annular. Said
friction element is formed from a rubber material or from a
corresponding plastics material, for example. There is preferably a
high coefficient of friction which, for example, is at least 0.2,
more preferably at least 0.3, between the at least one friction
element and the second main element.
[0020] The friction energy, or the training, respectively,
preferably depends on the relative displacement distance that is
covered between the first main element and the second main element.
The greater the relative displacement distance covered, the greater
the friction energy. Furthermore, the friction energy favourably
depends on a normal force which is present between the friction
damping installation and the main element, or the friction face of
the latter, respectively, that is connected to said friction
damping installation by friction. There is preferably a directly
proportional correlation. The friction force, or the friction
resistance, respectively, preferably increases in a linear manner
with the normal force.
[0021] The at least one friction element in the at least one
activation direction is held so as to be, in particular at all
times, thus preferably without any free-wheeling feature, or across
an entire activation distance of the training device, respectively,
immobile in relation to the first main element. A, in particular
consistent or uniform, respectively, training resistance during
training is thus provided at all times in the activation of the
training device along the at least one activation direction, or
across the entire activation distance.
[0022] The at least one main body of the at least one damping
installation on which the at least one friction element is disposed
is preferably rotationally symmetrical. Said main body preferably
has at least one gas-communication opening in order for an exchange
of gas, in particular an exchange of air, to be permitted between
the main elements during training There is thus no pneumatic
resistance during training The at least one friction element
preferably runs about the at least one main body. The at least one
main body and the at least one friction element in the at least one
activation direction are, in particular at all times, immobile in
relation to one another provides a particularly high training
effect. The at least one friction element is preferably, in
particular at all times, thus preferably without a freewheeling
feature, or across an entire activation distance of the training
device, respectively, fixed axially and preferably also in a
rotationally fixed manner to the at least one main body. There is
thus an in particular consistent or uniform, respectively, training
resistance at all times in the activation of the training device
along the at least one activation direction, or across the entire
activation distance, respectively.
[0023] The training device in which the at least one main body
comprises at least one receptacle clearance for receiving the at
least one friction element enables an extremely secure arrangement
of the at least one friction element on the at least one main body.
The at least one friction element is favourably received in a
form-fitting manner in the at least one receptacle clearance. The
at least one receptacle clearance is in particular adapted
precisely to the at least one friction element, or to the
dimension(s) of the latter, respectively. The at least one
receptacle clearance is preferably embodied as an annular groove
that is open towards the outside.
[0024] The training device in which a training resistance of the at
least one damping installation is, in particular infinitely,
variable is extremely user-friendly. For example, said training
device in terms of the training resistance is correspondingly
adjustable depending on a level of practice or a physical state of
the user. The training device is thus also utilizable by different
users which have different levels of strength, or wish to train
using different training resistances, respectively. It is
advantageous for an effective friction resistance to be adjustable
between 10 N and 150 N, for example.
[0025] For example, the training resistance is adjustable by
setting a normal force which prevails between the at least one
friction element and the main elements that are connected to the
latter by friction. Alternatively or additionally, the training
resistance can be set by changing, in particular in terms of
magnitude, the effective friction faces between the at least one
friction element and the main element connected thereto by
friction. For example, there are a plurality of friction elements,
wherein the number of the effective friction elements can be set so
as to depend on the desired training resistance.
[0026] During training using the training device in which the at
least one damping installation, in particular at all times and/or
consistently, damps in two mutually opposite activation directions,
there is favourably a substantially uniform or consistent,
respectively, training resistance during the entire activation of
the training device, thus also in particular during a return
movement of the training device, this leading to a particularly
long-lasting and/or substantially uniform stress acting on the
training device or on the user, respectively. A quasi-simultaneous
activation of opposite muscles or muscle groups, respectively, or
of at least one agonist and of the at least one associated
antagonist as the adversary of the user, respectively, is thus also
achievable, this resulting in particularly intensive training For
example, this leads to a particularly high muscle density and/or to
an extremely high muscle volume. The at least one damping
installation favourably damps a first relative movement between the
two main elements along an entire first activation distance in a
first activation direction, while the at least one second damping
installation preferably damps a second relative movement between
the two main elements along an entire second activation distance in
a second activation direction. The training resistances arising
herein are favourably consistent or identical, respectively. The
first activation direction is favourably an extension direction of
the training device, while the second activation direction is a
retraction or return direction, respectively, of the training
device.
[0027] Alternatively, the first activation direction is a first
rotation direction, while the second activation direction is a
return direction.
[0028] The training device in which at least one guide part for
guiding the main elements in relation to one another, said guide
part being disposed between the first main element and the second
main element, is particularly user-friendly. It is advantageous for
the at least one guide part to be rotationally symmetrical. There
is preferably a comparatively low coefficient of friction which is
in particular less than 0.3, more preferably less than 0.2 between
the first main element and the at least one guide part. To this
end, the at least one guide part favourably has at least one
corresponding guide face or sliding face, respectively. Said guide
part is favourably fastened to the second main element. A reversed
arrangement is alternatively possible.
[0029] The training device in which the first main element and the
second main element are interconnected in a telescopic manner
permits training which is particularly efficient and pleasant. A
space-saving storage is possible. In particular, a compressive
force and/or a tensile force can be exerted on the training device.
The at least one damping installation damps a linear relative
movement that during training arises between the main elements.
[0030] The training device in which the first main element and the
second main element are rotatable in relation to one another,
wherein a relative movement between the two former is capable of
being damped by the at least one damping installation, also permits
training that is particularly efficient and pleasant. A rotation
force, torsion force, or a corresponding torque, respectively, can
be exerted on the training device. The at least one damping
installation damps a rotational relative movement that during
training arises between the main elements. The training device
favourably has two grips, or grip regions, respectively, having
grip axes that are mutually perpendicular. The training resistance
of the training device is preferably adjustable such as by way of
at least one adjustment bracket
[0031] The training device embodied as a hand-held apparatus is
particularly portable and is employable in a diverse manner.
[0032] The main frame of the training station favourably has at
least one base foot, or a base face, respectively, for support in
relation to a ground such as a floor or the like. The main frame is
preferably rigid.
[0033] The at least one activation element, which is provided for
activation by a user, said at least one activation element being
mounted on the main frame, wherein the at least one training device
while generating a training resistance damps the activation of the
at least one activation element, is mounted directly or indirectly
on the main frame. For example, said activation element is mounted
so as to be pivotable, rotatable, and/or displaceable, on the main
frame. The at least one activation element is preferably embodied
in the manner of an arm, lever, or bar, respectively. It is
advantageous for the at least one activation element to be rigid.
The at least one activation element favourably has at least one
engagement face, or an engagement element, respectively, for
engaging with the user, in particular with at least one body part
of the user. For example, a user by way his/her at least one hand,
his/her at least one arm, his/her at least one foot, and/or his/her
at least one leg, engages thereon when using the training
station.
[0034] Connection elements such as articulated lugs, are favourably
present when the at least one training device is employed in a
training station.
[0035] It is advantageous for at least one training device for
ensuring a training resistance to be disposed between the main
frame and the at least one activation element. The main frame
and/or the at least one activation element can be a component part
of the at least one training device.
[0036] The training station in which the main frame supports at
least one seat for the user permits comfortable training without
fatigue.
[0037] The at least one arm training installation for training at
least one arm of a user is embodied, for example, as a (bench)
press installation, a press installation, a traction installation,
or the like.
[0038] It is advantageous for the training station to have at least
one seat-belt installation for the user to be strapped in, in
particular for fixing an upper part of the anatomy of the user,
during training. Particularly effective, smooth and safe training
is thus possible. The at least one seat-belt installation
preferably has at least one shoulder belt and/or lap belt.
[0039] The training station comprising at least one torso training
installation for training a torso of a user is favourably also
equipped with at least one corresponding seat-belt
installation.
[0040] The at least one leg training installation for training at
least one leg of a user is embodied, for example, as a
leg-extension installation, a leg press, a calf press, a leg
bending installation, an abductor installation, a (ski
cross-country) running installation, or the like.
[0041] The training station is preferably embodied so as to be
symmetrical in relation to a central plane. Said training station
preferably has a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction
that runs perpendicularly to said longitudinal direction. The
longitudinal direction preferably runs in a viewing direction of a
user of the training station.
[0042] Each training station is transportable in a particularly
simple manner. Said training station has a very light weight. Each
training station is favourably equipped with at least one castor
for displacing the former.
[0043] When the training device is being used for training at least
one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary
of a user, symmetrical training is thus possible. Mutually opposite
muscles or muscle groups, respectively, of the user can thus be
trained. This is the case in particular when the training device is
activated in two mutually opposite activation directions.
[0044] Concentric isotonic training can favourably be carried out
using the training devices or training stations, respectively.
Isokinetic training is possible under certain circumstances, such
as in the case of very slow training The (training) resistance is
favourable adjustable in the case of all training devices or
training stations, respectively.
[0045] Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in
an exemplary manner hereunder with reference to the appended
drawing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
[0046] FIG. 1 shows a side view of a training device according to
the invention, according to a first embodiment, said training
device being in its extended position;
[0047] FIG. 2 shows a longitudinal section through the training
device shown in FIG. 1, said longitudinal section corresponding to
the section line II-II;
[0048] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the training device visualized
in FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein said training device is in the collapsed
position thereof;
[0049] FIG. 4 shows a longitudinal section corresponding to the
section line IV-IV in FIG. 3;
[0050] FIG. 5 shows the damping installation of the visualized
training device identified as detail V in FIG. 2;
[0051] FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of a training device
according to the invention, according to a second embodiment;
[0052] FIG. 7 shows a side view of a training station according to
the invention, according to a first embodiment which comprises a
bench-press installation and two training devices according to
FIGS. 1 to 5;
[0053] FIG. 8 shows a side view of a training station according to
the invention, according to a second embodiment which comprises an
alternative bench-press installation and two training devices
according to FIGS. 1 to 5;
[0054] FIG. 9 shows a front view of a training station according to
the invention, according to a third embodiment which comprises a
side-press installation and two training devices according to FIGS.
1 to 5;
[0055] FIG. 10 shows a side view of a training station according to
the invention, according to a fourth embodiment which comprises a
leg-extension installation and two training devices according to
FIGS. 1 to 5;
[0056] FIG. 11 shows a side view of a training station according to
the invention, which comprises a forward-bend installation and two
training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5;
[0057] FIG. 12 shows a plan view of a training station according to
the invention, according to a fifth embodiment which comprises a
running installation and two training devices according to FIGS. 1
to 5; and
[0058] FIG. 13 shows a side view of the training station shown in
FIG. 12.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0059] A training device which in its entirety is visualized in
FIGS. 1 to 4 comprises a first elongate main tube 1 and a second
elongate main tube 2, and a friction damping installation 3 that is
effective between the main tubes 1, 2. The main tubes 1, 2 are
interconnected in a telescopically collapsible manner.
[0060] The first main tube 1 and the second main tube 2, while
generating a training resistance, are displaceable by an operator
(not illustrated) in relation to one another in a damped manner
along a longitudinal axis 4 of the training device.
[0061] The first main tube 1 is annular in the cross section. Said
first main tube has a first external diameter DA 1.
[0062] A first grip 5 is fastened to one end of the first main tube
1. The first grip 5 is rotationally fixed as well as axially fixed
in relation to the first main tube 1. Said first grip 5 favourably
extends so as to be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 4.
[0063] The friction damping installation 3 is fastened to the end
side of the first main tube 1 so as to be opposite the first grip
5. Said friction damping installation 3 is rotationally fixed as
well as axially fixed in relation to the first main tube 1.
[0064] The friction damping installation 3 has a substantially
cylindrical main body 6 which by way of an engagement region 7
engages in a form-fitting manner in the first main tube 1. The main
body 6 otherwise projects axially from the first main tube 1 such
that the main body 6 forms a quasi extension of the first main tube
1. The main body 6 moreover radially projects slightly from the
first main tube 1. Said main body 6 is axially penetrated by a
gas-communication opening 14.
[0065] An annular receptacle clearance 8 that is open towards the
outside and in the direction of the longitudinal axis 4 on both
sides is delimited by mutually spaced apart annular protrusions 9,
10 of the main body 6 is configured on the main body 6. The
receptacle clearance 8 has a bed 11 that runs about the
longitudinal axis 4, the consistent diameter of said bed 11 at all
times corresponding to approximately the first external diameter
DA1. The main body 6 in the region of the bed 11 is embodied as a
circular cylinder. The receptacle clearance 8 is arranged so as to
be at a distance from the first main tube 1.
[0066] A friction element 12 that is circumferentially closed and
projects radially outward from the annular protrusions 9, 10 and
bears on the bed 11 is received in the receptacle clearance 8. The
friction element 12 at all times is rotationally fixed and axially
fixed in relation to the main body 6. The length of the friction
element 12 in the longitudinal direction 4 corresponds to the
spacing of the annular protrusions 9, 10 in the longitudinal
direction 4. The friction element 12 at all times bears on both
sides on the annular protrusions 9, 10. Said friction element 12
has an outward-facing free friction face 13. The friction face 13
defines an external diameter DA which is larger than the first
external diameter DA1.
[0067] The second main tube 2 is annular in the cross section. A
second grip 15 is fastened to one end of the second main tube 2.
The second grip 15 is axially fixed and rotationally fixed in
relation the second main tube 2. Said second grip 15 extends so as
to be substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 4.
[0068] The second main tube 2 has a second internal diameter DI2
which is larger than the first external diameter DA1. The second
internal diameter DI2 is approximately the size of the external
diameter DA of the friction element 12.
[0069] The main body 6 in the assembled state of the training
device is located at least largely within the second main tube 2.
The friction element 12 herein, by way of the friction face 13
thereof, bears in a planar manner on the inside of the second main
tube 2, the latter there thus having a friction face 19.
[0070] A guide bush 16 is disposed on the end side of the second
main tube 2, so as to be opposite the second grip 15. The guide
bush 16 is axially fixed and rotationally fixed in relation to the
second main tube 2. Said guide bush 16 by way of an encircling
internal guide face or slide face 17, respectively, bears on the
outside of the first main tube 1, or is disposed so as to be
closely adjacent to the latter, respectively. The guide bush 16 at
the end side has an annular shoulder 18 that projects radially
outward and opposite the second grip 15 bears on the end side of
the second main tube 2.
[0071] The training device when in use will be described hereunder.
In an exemplary manner, a first terminal position of the training
device as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is assumed. The training device
herein has a total length which is between 70 cm and 140 cm.
[0072] A user of the training device which each hand acquires one
of the grips 5, 15. For training, the grips 5, 15 are compressed
towards one another by the user, leading to the two main tubes 1, 2
in a first activation direction of the training device to be
collapsed along the longitudinal axis 4. A force, in particular a
compressive force, is thus exerted on the training device. The
friction element 12 herein at all times is displaced conjointly
with the first main tube 1 in relation to the second main tube 2,
said friction element 12 by way of the friction face 13 thereof
engaging by friction on the inside of the second main tube 2, or on
the friction face 19 of the latter, respectively. The friction
element 12 herein damps or impedes, respectively, this relative
movement between the main tubes 1, 2, leading to efficient
training, in particular of at least one first muscle group of the
user. The user is provided with a counterforce. The guide bush 16
prevents mutual tilting of the main tubes 1, 2 in the relative
movement of the latter.
[0073] The training device then reaches the collapsed position
thereof, which is shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and forms a second terminal
position. The training device herein as a total length which is
between 40 cm and 80 cm.
[0074] The grips 5, 15 are then pushed or pulled apart,
respectively, leading to an expansion of the two main tubes 1, 2 in
a second activation direction of the training device along the
longitudinal axis 4. The second activation direction is opposite to
the first activation direction. A force, in particular a tensile
force, is exerted on the training device. The friction element 12
herein at all times is again displaced conjointly with the first
main tube 1 in relation to the second main tube 2, said main tube 1
by way of the friction face 13 thereof engaging by friction on the
inside of the second main tube 2, or on the friction face 19 of the
latter, respectively. The friction element 12 herein damps or
impedes, respectively, this relative movement between the main
tubes 1, 2, leading to efficient training, in particular of at
least one second muscle group of the user. A counterforce is
provided. The at least one first and second muscle groups differ
from one another. Said muscle groups are preferably trained based
on the principle of antagonism. There is preferably at least one
agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the adversary.
The force required for expanding and collapsing the main tubes 1, 2
is substantially identical. The guide bush 16 prevents mutual
tilting of the main tubes 1, 2 in the relative movement of the
latter.
[0075] The specified activation of the training device is repeated
any number of times. In particular, the arms, the shoulders, the
back, and the chest region of the person training are trained
herein. The training resistance is preferably variable.
[0076] Other exercises can be alternatively performed using the
training device. For example, a foot of the user can be placed on
the one grip 5, 15, while corresponding forces are again exerted on
the other grip 15, 5 by the user.
[0077] For example, relative rotating movements about the
longitudinal axis 4, which are correspondingly damped by way of the
friction element 12, can also be initiated by way of the grips 5,
15.
[0078] A second embodiment of the training device which permits
training by means of damped relative rotating movements will be
described hereunder with reference to FIG. 6. Identical parts are
provided with the same reference signs as in the preceding
embodiment, explicit reference herewith being made to the
description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of
different construction are provided with the same reference sign
followed by the index "a".
[0079] The training device according to FIG. 6 comprises a first
elongate main element 1a. Moreover, the training device has a
second elongate main tube 2a and a friction damping installation 3a
which is effective between the first main element 1a and the second
main element 2a. The first main element 1a and the second main tube
2a are pivotable or twistable, respectively, in relation to one
another.
[0080] The first main element 1a is favourably annular or circular
in the cross section.
[0081] A first grip 5a is fastened to a free end of the first main
element 1a. The first grip 5a is axially fixed and rotationally
fixed in relation to the first main element 1a. Said first grip 5a
extends so as to be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 4, or to
the first main element 1a.
[0082] The friction damping installation 3a is disposed on the
first main element 1a. The friction damping installation 3a is
axially fixed and rotationally fixed in relation to the first main
element 1a. The friction damping installation 3a has at least one
friction element 12a which, for example, is received in a
respective receptacle clearance in the first main element 1a, or in
a main body that is arranged on the first main element 1a,
respectively. The friction element 12 is favourably
circumferentially closed and is rotationally fixed and axially
fixed in relation to the first main element 1a. To the extent that
the friction element 12a is received in a receptacle clearance,
said friction element 12 favourably projects radially outward in
relation to said receptacle clearance. The friction element 12a has
an outward-facing free friction face 13a.
[0083] The second main tube 2a is annular in the cross section. A
second grip 15a is configured on the outside of the circumference
of the main tube 2a. The second grip 15a extends about the
longitudinal axis 4 and along the latter.
[0084] The first main element 1a in the assembled state of the
training device is received in the second main tube 2a. The
friction element 12a, by way of the friction face 13a, herein bears
in a planar manner on the inside of the second main tube 2a, the
latter there thus having a friction face. The first grip 5a is
located outside the first main element 1a.
[0085] The first main element 1a in relation to the friction
damping installation 3a protrudes into the second main tube 2a, or
away from the first grip 5a, respectively, such that the first main
element 1a and the second main tube 2a are mutually guided and
mutual tilting of the latter is precluded.
[0086] A linear detent 20 having an annular shoulder which runs
about the longitudinal axis 4 and prevents any displacement of the
first main element 1a and of the second main tube 2a in relation to
one another along the longitudinal axis 4 is configured between the
first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a.
[0087] The first main element 1a and the second main tube 2a, while
generating a training resistance, are pivotable or twistable,
respectively, in relation to one another about the longitudinal
axis 4 of the training device by a user (not illustrated). A
torsioning movement can thus be carried out.
[0088] When being used, a user with each hand acquires one of the
grips 5a, 15a. In this instance, one grip 5a, 15a favourably
extends in a horizontal direction, while the other grip 5a, 15a
extends in a vertical direction. The training device is embodied as
a hand-held apparatus.
[0089] The grips 5a, 15a in a first relative activation direction
are initially pivoted about the longitudinal axis 4. A torsion
force or a torque, respectively, is thus exerted on the training
device. The friction element 12a herein bears by friction on the
inside of the second main tube 2a, or on the friction face of the
latter, respectively. The friction element 12a herein damps or
impedes, respectively, this relative movement between the first
main element 1a and the second main tube 2a, leading to efficient
training, in particular of at least one first muscle group of the
user. The user is provided with a counterforce.
[0090] Subsequently, the grips 5a, 15a in a second relative
activation direction are pivoted about the longitudinal axis 4,
said second relative activation direction being opposite to the
first activation direction. A second force, in particular a torsion
force or a torque, respectively, is exerted on the training device.
Again, the friction element 12a herein, by way of the friction face
13a thereof, engages by friction on the inside of the second main
tube 2a, or on the friction face of the latter, respectively. The
friction element 12a herein damps or impedes, respectively, this
relative movement between the first main element 1a and the second
main tube 2a, leading to efficient training, in particular of at
least one second muscle group of the user. A counterforce is
provided. The at least one first and one second muscle groups
differ from one another. Said muscle groups are preferably trained
based on the principle of antagonism. There is preferably at least
one agonist and at least one associated antagonist as the
adversary. The force required for pivoting in the first and in the
second activation direction is substantially identical.
[0091] The specified activation of the training device is repeated
any number of times. In particular, the wrists, the arms, and the
chest region of the person training, or of the user, respectively,
are trained herein. This is highly advantageous in particular for
people who participate in batting sports or throwing sports, and
for users who work at computer stations. The training resistance is
preferably variable.
[0092] According to an alternative embodiment, the friction damping
installation 3a is disposed on the second main tube 2a. The at
least one friction element 12a by way of the friction face 13a
thereof in this instance engages by friction on the outside of the
circumference of the first main element 1a. The training resistance
is preferably variable.
[0093] A first embodiment of a training station having two training
devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5 will be explained hereunder with
reference to FIG. 7, wherein reference is made to the description
of said two training devices according to FIGS. 1 to 5.
[0094] The training station comprises a main frame 21 which by way
of feet 22 can be supported in relation to a ground. The feet 22
are interconnected by way of a lower base frame 23 of the main
frame 21. Castors (not illustrated) are favourably mounted on the
main frame 21.
[0095] The main frame 21 supports a seat 24 which is disposed above
the feet 22 and runs so as to be substantially horizontal.
Furthermore, the main frame 21 supports a backrest 25 which is
adjacent to the seat 24 and extends vertically or so as to be
inclined in relation to a vertical.
[0096] The training station moreover has two activation elements 26
which are disposed next to the seat 24 and are mounted on the main
frame 21, in particular on the base frame 23 thereof, so as to each
be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis 27. The horizontal pivot
axes 27 are mutually aligned and extend in a direction that is
transverse to the training station, that is to say perpendicular to
a viewing direction of a user of the training station. Each
activation element 26 has one engagement region 28 that is spaced
apart from the respective pivot axis 27.
[0097] The training station moreover comprises two telescopic
training devices, the resistance of the latter preferably being
adjustable. Each activation element 26 is assigned one training
device in order for any pivoting of the at least one activation
element 26 about the respective pivot axis 27 to be damped, or in
order for a resistance or counterforce, respectively, to be
provided for countering this pivoting.
[0098] Each training device is disposed between the main frame 21
and the respective activation element 26. Said training device is
articulated on the main frame 21, in particular on the base frame
23. Furthermore, each training device is articulated on an
activation element 26, so as to be spaced apart from the pivot axis
27. Each training device extends from the main frame 21 obliquely
upwards. Furthermore, said training device extends from there
towards the front, or in a viewing direction of a user of the
training device, respectively.
[0099] When training, a user is seated on the seat 24. Said user
can support himself/herself on the backrest 25. Said user herein
looks in a viewing direction.
[0100] When a user pushes, or pivots, respectively, the activation
elements 26 from the backrest 25 forward and about the pivot axes
27, the training devices are expanded, the friction damping
installations 3 taking effect herein. When a user pulls, or pivots,
respectively, the activation elements 26 back towards the backrest
25, the training devices are collapsed, the friction damping
installations 3 herein taking effect again and a seat-belt
installation taking effect. To this end, the user engages on the
activation elements 26 by way of the engagement regions 28. The
arms and the chest of the user can thus be trained in
particular.
[0101] The activation elements 26 are movable in a mutually
independent manner. According to an alternative embodiment, the two
activation elements 26 are rigidly intercoupled and movable only in
a synchronous manner.
[0102] A second embodiment of a training station will be described
hereunder with reference to FIG. 8. Identical parts are provided
with the same reference signs as in the embodiment according to
FIG. 7, explicit reference herewith being made to the description
of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different
construction are provided with the same reference sign followed by
the index "b".
[0103] As compared to FIG. 7, the activation elements 26b in the
case of the training station according to FIG. 8 are mounted on a
back frame 29 of the main frame 21 so as to be pivotable about a
respective horizontal pivot axis 27b, said pivot axes 27b again
being mutually aligned and running in the direction that is
transverse to the training station. The back frame 29 also supports
the backrest 25.
[0104] Each activation element 26b is assigned one telescopic
training device, the training resistance of the latter preferably
being adjustable. Each training device is articulated on the back
frame 29 and on an activation element 26b. The training devices
extend from the back frame 29 obliquely upwards. Said training
devices from there run towards the front, or in a viewing direction
of a user of the training station, respectively. The activation of
the activation elements 26b is similar to that of the embodiment
according to FIG. 7. The activation elements 26b, from the resting
positions thereof, are pushed obliquely upwards and then moved back
in a corresponding manner, the seat-belt installation taking effect
herein. The friction damping installations 3 damp the movements of
the activation elements 26b. In particular, the arms, the chest,
the back, and the shoulders of the user can be trained herein. The
training station is preferably relocatable.
[0105] A third embodiment of a training station will be described
hereunder with reference to FIG. 9. Identical parts are provided
with the same reference signs as in the training station according
to FIG. 7, explicit reference herewith being made to the
description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of
different construction are provided with the same reference signs
followed by the index "c".
[0106] The activation elements 26c in the case of the training
station according to FIG. 9 again are articulated on the base frame
23c. Said activation elements 26c are pivotable about horizontal
pivot axes 27c, the latter however running parallel and mutually
spaced apart beside one another in a longitudinal direction of the
training station, or in a viewing direction of a user of the
training station, respectively.
[0107] The activation elements 26c are pivotable in a laterally
outward manner and a laterally inward manner about the pivot axes
27c by a user.
[0108] Each activation element 26c is assigned one training device,
the training resistance of the latter preferably being adjustable.
Each training device is articulated on the main frame 21c.
Furthermore, each training device is articulated on the respective
activation element 26c, so as to be spaced apart from the
respective pivot axis 27c. The training devices mutually diverge
from the articulation points thereof on the main frame 21c. Said
training device extend in a direction that is transverse to the
training station. The training devices run so as to be inclined in
relation to a horizontal. Said training device, by way of the
friction damping installations 3 thereof, damp the movements of the
activation elements 26c in a laterally outward and laterally inward
manner. In particular, the chest and arms can be trained thus. A
seat-belt installation is preferably present. The training station
is preferably relocatable.
[0109] A fourth embodiment of a training station will be described
hereunder with reference to FIG. 10. Parts of identical
construction are provided with the same reference signs as in the
training station according to FIG. 7, reference herewith being made
to the description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions
but of different construction are provided with the same reference
signs followed by the index "d".
[0110] An activation element 25d is now articulated on the seat 24
or on a seat frame of the main frame 21d, respectively. The
activation element 26d is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis
27d which runs above the base frame 23d in a direction that is
transverse to the training station.
[0111] The activation element 26d at the free end thereof has
upholstered elements on which a user can engage with his/her foot
in order for said activation element 26d to be pivoted.
[0112] Two telescopic training devices, in particular having an
adjustable resistance, are articulated on the activation element
26d so as to be spaced apart from the pivot axis 27d. The training
devices are furthermore articulated on the main frame 21d. The
training devices extend in a longitudinal direction of the training
station. Said training devices run from the articulation points
thereof on the main frame 21d towards the front and by way of the
friction damping installations 3 of said training devices damp the
forward and rearward movements of the activation element 26d about
the pivot axis 27d. In particular, legs can thus be trained. The
training station is preferably relocatable.
[0113] A fifth embodiment of a training station will be described
hereunder with reference to FIG. 11. Identical parts are provided
with the same reference signs as in the training station according
to FIG. 7, reference herewith being made to the description of the
latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of different
construction are provided with the same reference signs followed by
the index "e".
[0114] The backrest 25e in the case of the training station
according to FIG. 11 is pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis
27e. The pivot axis 27e runs so as to be approximately level with
the seat 24 in a direction that is transverse to the training
station.
[0115] Two telescopic training devices, in particular having an
adjustable resistance, are articulated laterally on the backrest
25e. Said training devices are moreover articulated on the seat 24,
or on a seat frame of the main frame 21e, respectively. The
training devices extend in a longitudinal direction of the training
station. Said training devices from the backrest 25e run towards
the front, or in a viewing direction of a user of the training
station, respectively.
[0116] The backrest 25e is pivotable about the pivot axis 27e in a
rearward manner by a user, or by the torso of the latter,
respectively. The friction damping installations 3 damp a movement
of the backrest 25e. The backrest 25e thus forms an activation
element 26e. Both the stomach as well as the back are trained when
training The friction damping installations 3 damp movements of the
backrest 25e in both directions. The training station is preferably
relocatable.
[0117] A sixth embodiment of a training station will be described
hereunder with reference to FIGS. 12, 13. Identical parts are
provided with the same reference signs as in the embodiment
according to FIG. 7, explicit reference herewith being made to the
description of the latter. Parts with equivalent functions but of
different construction are provided with the same reference signs
followed by the index "f".
[0118] The main frame 21f, or the base frame 23f thereof,
respectively, in the case of the training station according to
FIGS. 12, 13 comprises two second main elements 2f which run
parallel so as to be mutually spaced apart beside one another. The
second main elements 2f are embodied so as to be elongate and
extend in a longitudinal direction of the training station. Said
second main elements 2f have an angular cross section, for example.
The main frame 21f moreover has two crossbars 28 which run between
the two main elements 2f.
[0119] A first main element 1f which is substantially shorter than
the second main element 2f and is preferably tubular is guided in a
displaceable manner on each second main element 2f.
[0120] A linear friction damping installation 3f is fastened to
each first main element 1f. Said installation is axially fixed in
relation to the corresponding first main element 1F. Each friction
damping installation 3f has a friction element 12f which bears by
friction on the outside of the second main element 2f.
[0121] A foot receptacle 26f is disposed on the top of each first
main element 1f.
[0122] This training station permits running or ski cross-country
training, respectively. To this end, a foot of a user is in each
foot receptacle 26f. The user performs walking movements, wherein
the first main elements 1f are displaced in a linear forward and
rearward manner along the second main elements 2f The forward and
the rearward movement is damped by way of the friction damping
installations 3f. The damping effect is favourably adjustable. In
particular the legs of a user can thus be trained. The training
station is preferably relocatable.
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