Patent Application
20180104523
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Preferably, the at least one damping installation is configured as a friction damping installation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alternatively, the first activation direction is a first rotation direction, while the second activation direction is a return direction.
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.
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.
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
The training device embodied as a hand-held apparatus is particularly portable and is employable in a diverse manner.
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.
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.
Connection elements such as articulated lugs, are favourably present when the at least one training device is employed in a training station.
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.
The training station in which the main frame supports at least one seat for the user permits comfortable training without fatigue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in an exemplary manner hereunder with reference to the appended drawing.
A training device which in its entirety is visualized in
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.
The first main tube 1 is annular in the cross section. Said first main tube has a first external diameter DA 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The training device then reaches the collapsed position thereof, which is shown in
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.
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.
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.
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.
A second embodiment of the training device which permits training by means of damped relative rotating movements will be described hereunder with reference to
The training device according to
The first main element 1a is favourably annular or circular in the cross section.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A first embodiment of a training station having two training devices according to
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A second embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to
As compared to
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
A third embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to
The activation elements 26c in the case of the training station according to
The activation elements 26c are pivotable in a laterally outward manner and a laterally inward manner about the pivot axes 27c by a user.
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.
A fourth embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to
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.
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.
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.
A fifth embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to
The backrest 25e in the case of the training station according to
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.
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.
A sixth embodiment of a training station will be described hereunder with reference to
The main frame 21f, or the base frame 23f thereof, respectively, in the case of the training station according to
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.
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.
A foot receptacle 26f is disposed on the top of each first main element 1f.
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.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 2016 220 416.5 | Oct 2016 | DE | national |
| 10 2017 203 733.4 | Mar 2017 | DE | national |
