The present invention relates to a resistance training system, and more particularly to a resistance training system having a direct tension transmission manner and a multileveled tension transmission manner, and is able to freely switch between the two operating manners thereof.
As is known to everyone, exercising is the best way to maintain physical health. Exercising, in particular to regular muscle training, is the optimal method for maintaining health, shaping the body, and promoting health care. A variety of fitness equipment has been commonly used by people to facilitate muscle training.
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Generally, resistance devices (3) are mostly weight plates in public fitness centers. However, in order to reduce the weight and minimize the coverage area, resistance devices (3) are mostly resistance motors for household training machines.
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Wherein the main advantage of the transmission manner is that by utilizing the mechanical principles of movable pulleys, the training weight is able to be multiplied under the maximum rated output of the resistance motor (31).
However, the main disadvantage is that the transmission manner is highly prone to “rope jamming”, which further resulting in accidents.
The cause of accidents is described as following, there are two types of training manners when people are engaged in strength training, wherein the first manner involves training with heavy weights at a slow pace, while the second manner involves training with light weights at a fast pace.
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For example, if the resistance motor (31) generates an output resistance force of 60 kilograms, the resistance force at the position of the puller device (2) will reach 120 kilograms through the movable pulley (5). Under such loading condition, the human body can only overcome the resistance force by reducing the pace of exercise to complete the weight-bearing training.
The traction rope (1) is wound around the rotating output shaft of the resistance motor (31). Under the condition of the first manner, when the human body performs training, the resistance motor (31) rotates and slowly releases the traction rope (1). When the human body performs a recovery action, the resistance motor (31) rotates and slowly rewinds the traction rope (1).
Under the condition of the first manner, the resistance motor (31) operates at a lower rotational speed to match with the slow movements of the human body during training. The rotational speed of the resistance motor (31) is able to match the actions of releasing and retracting the traction rope (1).
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Under the condition of the second manner, the rated output of the resistance motor (31) is lower, thus the generated resistance force is also lower. Due to the lower resistance force, the pace of exercise of the human body has to be increased, thus the frequency of movement repetitions also has to be increased.
For example, if the resistance motor (31) generates an output resistance force of 1 kilogram, the resistance force at the position of the puller device (2) will be 2 kilograms through the movable pulley (5). Under such a light loading condition, the human body is able to easily overcome the resistance force to complete the training. Therefore, the pace of exercise of the human body has to be increased, thus the frequency of movement repetitions also has to be increased.
Under such condition, the resistance motor (31) needs to operate at twice the rotational speed as compared to the first manner in order to complete the action of rewinding the traction rope (1). However, in practice, the performance of the resistance motor (31) is often not able to meet the aforementioned requirement. Consequently, there will be situations where the resistance motor (31) is not able to retract the rope in a timely manner, and when such situation occurs, the traction rope (1) will inevitably become “slacken” or “tangled” at the position of the movable pulley (5), thus further resulting in accidents.
As described above, those are the main disadvantages of the currently available technology.
The present invention provides a resistance training system, comprising a main body (10), a resistance motor (20), and a traction rope (30), wherein the traction rope (30) has a winding end (31) and a connecting end (32), wherein the winding end (31) is wound around the rotating output shaft of the resistance motor (20), and the connecting end (32) is actively connected to a converter (100), wherein the converter (100) and a puller (40) correspond to each other. The resistance motor (20) is able to generate a tension force (F), wherein the tension force (F) is transmitted through the traction rope (30) and the converter (100) to the puller (40).
The converter (100) has two usage manners, namely a direct tension transmission manner and a multileveled tension transmission manner. While operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to directly transmit the tension force (F) to the puller (40). While operating under the multileveled tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to transform the tension force (F) to a multileveled tension force (Fs), wherein the multileveled tension force (Fs) is subsequently transmitted to the puller (40). The converter (100) is able to switch between the direct tension transmission manner and the multileveled tension transmission manner.
A resistance training system, comprising a main body (10), a resistance motor (20), and a traction rope (30), wherein the traction rope (30) has a winding end (31) and a connecting end (32), wherein the winding end (31) is wound around the rotating output shaft of the resistance motor (20), and the connecting end (32) is actively connected to a converter (100), wherein the converter (100) and a puller (40) correspond to each other. The resistance motor (20) is able to generate a tension force (F), wherein the tension force (F) is transmitted through the traction rope (30) and the converter (100) to the puller (40).
The converter (100) has two usage manners, namely a direct tension transmission manner and a doubled tension transmission manner. While operating under the direct transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to directly transmit the tension force (F) to the puller (40). While operating under the doubled tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to transform the tension force (F) to a doubled tension force (Fa), wherein the doubled tension force (Fa) is subsequently transmitted to the puller (40). The converter (100) is able to switch between the direct tension transmission manner and the doubled tension transmission manner.
The invention is advantageous in that the invention is provided with a converter (100), wherein the converter (100) has a direct tension transmission manner and a multileveled tension transmission manner. While operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to directly transmit the tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20) to the puller (40). While operating under the multileveled tension transmission manner, the converter is able to transform the tension force generated by the resistance motor to a multileveled tension force (Fs), wherein the multileveled tension force (Fs) is subsequently transmitted to the puller (40).
In addition, the converter (100) is able to switch between the direct tension transmission manner and the multileveled tension transmission manner.
When the present invention is operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the requirements of training with light weights at a fast pace can be satisfied, and when the present invention is operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the requirements of training with heavy weights at a slow pace can be satisfied.
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The traction rope (30) has a winding end (31) and a connecting end (32), wherein the winding end (31) is wound around the rotating output shaft of the resistance motor (20), and the connecting end (32) is provided on the external of the main body (10), wherein the connecting end (32) is actively connected to a converter (100).
Wherein the converter (100) and a puller (40) are interconnected to each other.
In one embodiment, the puller (40) can either be a tension handle, a weight bar, or any other tension device.
While in use, firstly, the resistance motor (20) operates and generates a tension force (F), wherein the tension force (F) is subsequently transmitted through the traction rope (30) to a converter (100), and lastly, the converter (100) transmits the tension force (F) to the puller (40). At this moment, the puller (40) applies the tension force (F) on the human body, thus applying weight on the human body to achieve the purpose of muscle training.
In one embodiment, when the puller (40) is a tension handle, users are able to manually pull the tension handle to achieve the purpose of training upper body muscles, such as training biceps, pectoralis major, latissimus dorsi, among others.
When the puller (40) is a weight bar, users are able to shoulder the weight bar to achieve the purpose of training lower body muscles, such as training leg muscles, gluteal muscles, among others.
The resistance motor (20) is able to generate a tension force (F), wherein the tension force (F) is transmitted through the traction rope (30) and the converter (100) to the puller (40).
The converter (100) has a direct tension transmission manner and a multileveled tension transmission manner.
While operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to directly transfer the tension force (F) to the puller (40).
While operating under the multileveled tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to convert the tension force (F) to a multileveled tension force (Fs), wherein the multileveled tension force (Fs) is subsequently transmitted to the puller (40).
The converter (100) is able to switch between the direct tension transmission manner and the multileveled tension transmission manner.
For a better understanding, an example is provided as below. For instance, when the resistance motor (20) generates the tension force (F) of 60 kilograms, while operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to directly transmit the tension force of 60 kilograms to the puller (40). Under such condition, the converter (100) can be a simple hook connector.
While operating under the multileveled tension transmission manner, the converter (100) is able to convert the tension force (F) of 60 kilograms to the multileveled tension force (Fs) of either two or three times of the tension force (F), wherein the multileveled tension force (Fs) is subsequently transmitted to the puller (40), and at this moment, the tension force at the puller (40) is either 120 kilograms or 180 kilograms. Under such condition, the converter (100) can be a movable pulley or a pulley system.
In practical application, since the product of the present invention is used for training muscles of the human body, and the ability of the human body to bear the weight is limited, in practice, providing double of the tension force under the operation of the multileveled tension transmission manner is sufficient to completely satisfy the requirement of the limit of the bearable weight of the human body. Furthermore, while providing double of the tension force, the structural design of the product is much simpler, and the manufacturing cost is also correspondingly lower, which the embodiment is described as below.
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The traction rope (30) has a winding end (31) and a connecting end (32), wherein the winding end (31) is wound around the rotating output shaft of the resistance motor (20), and the connecting end (32) is provided on the external of the main body (10), wherein the connecting end (32) is actively connected to a converter (100).
Wherein the converter (100) and a puller (40) are interconnected to each other.
The resistance motor (20) is able to generate a tension force (F), wherein the tension force (F) is transmitted through the traction rope (30) and the converter (100) to the puller (40).
The converter (100) has a direct tension transmission manner and a doubled tension transmission manner.
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The converter (100) is able to switch between the direct tension transmission manner and the doubled tension transmission manner.
Since the product of the present invention is used for training muscles of the human body, and the ability of the human body to bear the weight is limited, in practice, the operation of the doubled tension transmission manner is sufficient to completely satisfy the requirement of the limit of bearable weight of the human body. Furthermore, the operation of the doubled tension transmission manner has a simpler structural design, thus the manufacturing cost is also correspondingly lower.
When the converter (100) has two operating manners of direct tension transmission and doubled tension transmission, there are several preferred embodiments in practice, which are described as below.
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Wherein the free rope hole (111a) and the fixed rope hole (112a) are respectively positioned at both ends of the traction rope channel (110a).
The connecting end fixture (113a) can be set either on the main body (10) or on the external of the main body (10).
The traction rope (30) is simultaneously threaded through the traction rope channel (110a), the free rope hole (111a), and the fixed rope hole (112a).
In one embodiment, the traction rope channel (110a) can be either an enclosed channel or an opened channel.
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The tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20) is transmitted through the traction rope (30) and the converter (100a) to the puller (40).
At this moment, the training force (Fc) generated on the puller (40) is equal to the tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20), thus able to satisfy the requirements of the second manner of training with light weights at a fast pace as described in the background of the present invention.
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The converter (100a) is positioned in between of the winding end (31) of the traction rope (30) and the connecting end (32) of the traction rope (30).
The traction rope (30) forms a primary tension portion (121a) in between of the converter (100a) and the connecting end fixture (113a).
The traction rope (30) forms a secondary tension portion (122a) in between of the converter (100a) and the winding end (31).
The tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20) is transmitted to the traction rope (30), and the converter (100a) transforms the tension force (F) to the doubled tension force (Fa), wherein the doubled tension force (Fa) is transmitted through the converter (100a) to the puller (40).
At this moment, the training force (Fc) generated on the puller (40) is equal to the doubled tension force (Fa). The training force (Fc) generated on the puller (40) is two times of the tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20), thus able to satisfy the requirements of the first manner of training with heavy weights at a slow pace as described in the background of the present invention.
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In other words, when the connecting end (32) is fixed at the position of the fixed rope hole (112a), the users are able to perform single-tensioned training of light weight and fast pace, and conversely, when the connecting end (32) is fixed in the connecting end fixture (113a), the users are able to perform double-tensioned training of heavy weight and slow pace, thus allowing the training force (Fc) to be doubled while maintaining the rated output of the resistance motor (20), which the switching method is also simple and reliable.
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In practice, the free rope hole (111a) is set at the bottom of the wheel housing (140a), and the fixed rope hole (112a) is set at one side of the wheel housing (140a) for the convenience of the threading of the traction rope (30) as well as the convenience of the switching of the operation manner.
In practice, the wheel (130a) is provided with a rope groove to facilitate the positioning of the traction rope (30).
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In practice, the cover (141a) comprises a first cover body (144a) and a second cover body (145a), wherein the first cover body (144a) and the second cover body (145a) are fastened together to form the cover (141a).
In practice, the mounting bracket (142a) comprises a first cap (146a), a second cap (147a), and a buckle (148a).
Wherein the first cap (146a) and the second cap (147a) are respectively positioned at both ends of the cover (141a).
The buckle (148a) is attached with a connector (149a) to facilitate the interconnection with the puller (40).
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The clamping portion (152a) is used to secure the connecting end (32) either to the position of the fixed rope hole (112a) or to the connecting end fixture (113a).
In practice, the securing portion (151a) is the internal cavity of the stopper (150a), and the connecting end (32) is secured in the internal cavity of the stopper (150a).
The connecting end (32) is able to be set at a retaining ring (153a) for ease of fixation.
In practice, the clamping portion (152a) comprises a tube and a clamping ring, wherein the clamping ring is protruded at one end of the tube.
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The traction rope (30) is threaded through the traction rope guide (160a), wherein the traction rope guide (160a) is able to change the transmission direction of the tension force of the traction rope (30).
The traction rope guide (160a) is provided with a fixed pulley system, and the traction rope (30) is threaded through the fixed pulley system.
In practice, the traction rope guide (160a) is pivotally connected to the main body (10).
The fixed pulley system comprises a main fixed pulley (161a) and a secondary fixed pulley (162a), and the traction rope (30) is threaded in between of the main fixed pulley (161a) and the secondary fixed pulley (162a).
The structure as described above is able to change the trajectory of the traction rope (30) during training, thus facilitating the convenience of the users.
In one embodiment, various embodiments of the connecting end fixture (113a) are employed to achieve the functionality thereof, wherein one preferred embodiment are described as below.
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While operating under the doubled tension transmission manner, when the connecting end (32) is fixed to the connecting end fixture (113a), the primary sensor (171a) and the secondary sensor (172a) mutually detect each other, thus generating a sensing signal.
While operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the primary sensor (171a) and the secondary sensor (172a) will not generate the sensing signal.
In practice, the sensing signal is able to be transmitted to the users in the form of sound, images, or other forms, thus allowing the users to be informed of the operating status of the resistance training system. In practice, the sensing signal can be an alert sound or an alert icon displayed on the monitor of the resistance training system, among others.
In practice, the primary sensor (171a) can be a magnetic sensor, and the secondary sensor (172a) can be a magnetic block.
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While operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the puller (40) is connected to the connecting end (32) of the traction rope (30), and the tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20) is transmitted through the traction rope (30) to the puller (40).
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The traction rope (30) forms a primary tension portion (131b) in between of the double-force pulley (110b) and the fixture (120b).
The traction rope (30) forms a secondary tension portion (132b) in between of the double-force pulley (110b) and the winding end (31).
The tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20) is transmitted to the traction rope (30), and the double-force pulley (110b) transforms the tension force (F) to a doubled tension force (Fa), wherein the doubled tension force (Fa) is transmitted through the double-force pulley (110b) to the puller (40).
As described above, in practice, the double-force pulley (110b) can be a movable pulley.
For a better understanding, an example is provided as below. For instance, suppose that the resistance motor (20) generates the tension force (F) of less than 60 kilograms, while operating under the direct tension transmission manner, the tension force (F) of less than 60 kilograms is directly transmitted to the puller (40) in order to satisfy the requirements of the second manner of training with light weights at a fast pace as described in the background of the present invention.
While operating under the doubled tension transmission manner, the double-force pulley (110b) transforms the tension force (F) to the doubled tension force (Fa), wherein the doubled-tension force (Fa) is transmitted to the puller (40). At this moment, when the tension force (F) is 60 kilograms, the doubled tension force (Fa) is 120 kilograms instead, thus able to satisfy the requirements of the first manner of training with heavy weights as a slow pace as described in the background of the present invention.
In addition, the connecting end (32) of the traction rope (30) can be actively connected to either the puller (40) or the fixture (120b) using methods such as binding or winding, among others, thus facilitating the switching between the direct tension transmission manner and the doubled tension transmission manner.
In one embodiment, the fixture (120b) is provided at the main body (10).
In one embodiment, the main body (10) is provided with a fixed pulley (140b), and the traction rope (30) is wound around the fixed pulley (140b), wherein the fixed pulley (140b) is able to alter the trajectory of the traction rope (30), thereby optimizing the transmission path of the tension force (F).
In one embodiment, the converter (100b) also comprises a direct tension buckle (150b).
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The tension force (F) generated by the resistance motor (20) is directly transmitted through the traction rope (30) and the direct tension buckle (150b) to the puller (40).
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The fixture (120b) is provided at the main body (10), wherein the fixture (120b) is provided with a fixture fastener (121b), such as a hook or a rod.
The tension force fastener (151b) and the fixture fastener (121b) correspond to each other.
While operating under the doubled tension transmission manner, the tension force fastener (151b) is connected to the fixture fastener (121b).
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The direct tension buckle (150b) is able to be secured at the rope positioning hole (160b) to limit the movement of the direct tension buckle (150b), as well as preventing the connecting end (32) from retracting to the main body (10).
In one embodiment, the fixture (120b) is a mounting hole, and the fixture fastener (121b) is provided in the mounting hole. While operating under the doubled tension transmission manner, the tension force fastener (151b) is connected to the fixture fastener (121b), and the tension force fastener (151b) is positioned in the mounting hole.
In one embodiment, the main body (10) is provided with a movable pulley groove (170b), wherein the movable pulley groove (170b) is used to accommodate the double-force pulley (110b) to facilitate the ease of use.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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202310552815.X | May 2023 | CN | national |