EP0441104A1 - Elektrisches Lauftrainingsgerät - Google Patents

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EP0441104A1
EP0441104A1 EP90830242A EP90830242A EP0441104A1 EP 0441104 A1 EP0441104 A1 EP 0441104A1 EP 90830242 A EP90830242 A EP 90830242A EP 90830242 A EP90830242 A EP 90830242A EP 0441104 A1 EP0441104 A1 EP 0441104A1
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Sergio Baroncini
Lucio Zanin
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0207—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills having shock absorbing means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • A63B22/0235—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor
    • A63B22/0242—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor with speed variation
    • A63B22/025—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills driven by a motor with speed variation electrically, e.g. D.C. motors with variable speed control
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00—Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0015—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements
    • A63B22/0023—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/17—Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2230/00—Measuring physiological parameters of the user
    • A63B2230/04—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations
    • A63B2230/06—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations heartbeat rate only
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2230/00—Measuring physiological parameters of the user
    • A63B2230/04—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations
    • A63B2230/06—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations heartbeat rate only
    • A63B2230/062—Measuring physiological parameters of the user heartbeat characteristics, e.g. ECG, blood pressure modulations heartbeat rate only used as a control parameter for the apparatus

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  • the present invention relates to an electric running machine.
  • the prior art embraces running machines of the type comprising a variable-gradient rotating platform, a console incorporating a keyboard and a numerical display, and a remote control by means of which to shut off the platform drive in case of emergency.
  • running machines of the type comprising a variable-gradient rotating platform, a console incorporating a keyboard and a numerical display, and a remote control by means of which to shut off the platform drive in case of emergency.
  • Such machines are used by health enthusiasts, as well as for physiotherapy and general medical or training purposes.
  • Machines of the type in question are nonetheless beset by drawbacks, particularly when medical or training requirements are of a professional order. More exactly, whilst the machine effects a count of the distance covered, or of a set time, the count is started at the moment the platform begins to rotate, and thus comprises the time needed by the machine to accelerate to the point at which the selected operating parameters, e.g. platform speed and gradient, become steady.
  • the selected operating parameters e.g. platform speed and gradient
  • a further drawback with the conventional machines in question is the impossibility of conducting specific medical/training tests that require the simulation of a particular distance with variable speed and gradient parameters.
  • the object of the present invention is to overcome the above drawbacks, and in particular to enable counting off a given time and distance, starting from the moment when an individual begins running or walking with the platform already turning at steady speed.
  • a further object of the invention is to enable the execution of a cycle of linked programs each with its own parameters, so as to simulate particular runs, and of a 'rest' program, in the event that the heart rate of the runner or walker rises above a certain threshold; also, to comprise a self-test system whereby any anomalous or erratic operating conditions can be readily identified, or even prevented.
  • a running machine as characterized in the appended claims, which comprises a microprocessor controlled electronic circuit board designed to commence the execution of a plurality of linked programs the instant that an individual begins running on the platform, each with its own respective parameters entered by way of a keyboard, and to implement a 'rest' program in the event that the heart rate of the individual training or exercising should rise beyond a selected reference threshold.
  • 1 denotes rotating belt or platform loop driven by a motor 3 and comprising a capacitive dispersion type sensor 2 designed to pick up the footfalls of an individual 8 walking or running on the surface.
  • the machine also comprises a handrail 16 on which the individual can lay hold or lean, a keyboard console 15 through which the machine is controlled a stop button 17 by means of which the belt 1 can be instantly shut off, and a tilt mechanism 18 by means of which the running surface can be elevated through an angled from horizontal to 25% gradient. Further manual controls are provided, located in the area of the stop button 17, by means of which to increase or decrease the speed and gradient of the platform.
  • the sensor 2 is wired into a microchip controlled electronic circuit board 4 that monitors the pace of the indivudual, and the time and distance run (or to be run).
  • 11 denotes an enabling signal for the time and distance count, which is directed together with the signal from the sensor 2 into two AND circuits 7 of which the outputs are directed into two modules 19 and 20 counting time and distance, respectively.
  • 12 denotes the enabling signal for a pace meter, which is directed together with the signal from the sensor 2 into a further AND circuit 7 of which the output is directed into a module 26 counting the number of footfalls per unit of time.
  • control board 5 denotes a display board connected to the control board 4, which comprises a plurality of displays 6 indicating, for example, paces per minute, the time elapsed (hours, minutes, seconds), and the distance covered (km).
  • the control board is connected to the console 15, and more exactly to a button (not illustrated) that is used to start the countdown from a previously entered time or distance to be matched or covered, departing from the moment when the individual begins running or walking on the belt with steady operating parameters established.
  • 21 denotes a further module controlling the drive system, which is in receipt of an input signal 23 reflecting a selected speed, and pilots the power board 22 of the motor.
  • 9 denotes a transmitter of electric pulses, corresponding to the heartbeat of the individual, which are carried through the ether by interferometric signals.
  • the transmitter is attached to a chest band fitted with electrodes and worn by the individual.
  • the system 10 denotes a receiver of the transmitted pulses, which enables the control board 4 to calculate the individual's heart rate and relay the result to one of the displays 6; the calculated rate is also set against a previously selected reference threshold rate by a comparator 13 forming part of the control board 4. In the event that the calculated rate is lower than the reference, the system will implement a selected program 24, reflecting a given speed and gradient of the belt 1.
  • the system will implement an alternative, or 'rest' program 25 in which speed and gradient parameters less demanding than those of the selected program; similarly, the alternative program could be one designed to shut off the drive altogether.
  • control board 4 will cease execution of the alternative program 25 and resume the selected program 24 from the exact point when interruption occurred, continuing until the remaining time has elapsed (or the distance has been covered) and subtracting the additional time (or distance) attributable to the rest program.
  • the facility of switching programs automatically in response to monitored heart rate can be selected or deselected by way of a signal 14 directed into the respective AND circuits together with the output from the comparator 13.
  • the keyboard console 15 mounted at the front end of the platform permits of selecting programs to be displayed or executed by depressing number keys that correspond to numerical identification codes for the respective programs.
  • Programs are stored in the memory of the control board 4 and can be modified, including the 'rest' program, simply by entering new speed, gradient and time or distance parameters as desired.
  • the linked program (subject of the call instruction), if any, will be loaded automatically and executed.
  • the linked program with identification code "0" is a shut-off command.
  • the control board 4 is also designed to display the error codes relative to any anomalous or faulty situation that may arise during operation of the machine, for example, imbalance or instability in the power supply, overheating of the motor, lack of adequate lubrication at the platform, incorrect speed feedback from the motor; in such instances, the error will shut off the drive automatically.
  • the control board might also be RS232C-interfaced to an external CPU or personal computer to enable in-depth processing of data relative to programs currently being executed, and to the corresponding parameters.

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AU674188B2 (en) * 1993-02-03 1996-12-12 Geoffrey James Cornish Exercise system
US7465256B2 (en) 2000-07-07 2008-12-16 Tunturi Oy, Ltd. Treadmill arrangement
EP2026886A4 (de) * 2006-06-02 2011-02-16 R Joel Loane Skiübungs- und trainingsgerät
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GR920100075A (el) * 1992-02-25 1993-10-29 Ilias K Tsolakidis Σύστημα κα?οδήγησης & παρακολού?ησης διεξαγωγής της σωματικής άσκησης.
US5314391A (en) * 1992-06-11 1994-05-24 Computer Sports Medicine, Inc. Adaptive treadmill
AU674188B2 (en) * 1993-02-03 1996-12-12 Geoffrey James Cornish Exercise system
WO1996036955A1 (en) * 1995-05-16 1996-11-21 Scott Andrew Phillips A positioning device
US6106397A (en) * 1995-05-16 2000-08-22 Phillips; Scott Andrew Positioning device
US7465256B2 (en) 2000-07-07 2008-12-16 Tunturi Oy, Ltd. Treadmill arrangement
EP2026886A4 (de) * 2006-06-02 2011-02-16 R Joel Loane Skiübungs- und trainingsgerät
CN108939413A (zh) * 2018-08-20 2018-12-07 刘志鹏 一种跑步机
CN109289155A (zh) * 2018-08-20 2019-02-01 刘志鹏 一种跑步机速度控制方法及系统
CN109432694A (zh) * 2018-08-20 2019-03-08 刘志鹏 一种跑步机
CN109091805A (zh) * 2018-09-07 2018-12-28 刘志鹏 一种跑步机
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