Classifications

• • 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
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  • A63B22/0694—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement without integral seat, e.g. portable mini ergometers being placed in front of a chair, on a table or on a bed
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
  • A63B21/00192—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resistance provided by magnetic means
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
  • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
  • A63B21/154—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains using special pulley-assemblies
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • A63B21/22—Resisting devices with rotary bodies
  • A63B21/225—Resisting devices with rotary bodies with flywheels
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
  • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
  • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
  • A63B21/4033—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
  • A63B21/4034—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms for operation by feet
• • 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
  • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
  • A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• • 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
  • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
  • A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
  • A63B2022/0611—Particular details or arrangement of cranks
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
  • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
  • A63B2210/00—Space saving
  • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport

Definitions

• the present invention relates to the field of exercise pedals. We know that exercise is important for avoiding the risk of heart disease and stroke and, of course, for improving the quality of life. Several medical studies strongly recommend that older people get about 3 hours of physical activity per week, or about 30 minutes per day.
• Cranksets are specially designed to take care of the health of sedentary people, often sitting all day at their desks, or in an armchair for older people.
• the movements of the legs are natural and do not cause forced postures.
• Exercise promotes the circulatory system and strengthens bones, increases leg flexibility and arm strength, helps control weight and cholesterol, and reduces high blood pressure,
• the present invention relates to a small exercise apparatus located under a cabinet under software control, running on a general purpose computer that provides a computerized incentive to continue exercising.
• Many types of exercise pedals are known in the prior art. There are two types of mechanisms, those with elliptical movement, and those with circular movement.
• the solutions with elliptical movement making it possible to transform the circular movement of the cranks into an elliptical movement, in order to reduce the "dead" stroke distance during the rear ascent, and to increase the length of the crank during the "working" stroke, this mistletoe reduces stress.
• This elliptical movement is imposed on the pedal by the fact that the crank folds back on itself, thus avoiding the extent of unnecessary movement.
• Circular motion solutions relate to the driving of an inertia wheel by a crankset ensuring circular motion, as on a bicycle.
• the invention relates to this second type of exercise crankset, and more particularly to pedal cranksets.
• circular motion exercise that can be used under a table or desk, limiting the extent of vertical leg movements.
• Patent application WO2009113049 is known, for example, in the state of the art, describing an exercise device making it possible to switch between an elliptical trajectory and a circular trajectory of the pedals used by a user.
• the device comprises two main wheels, each of the wheels being connected to a different pedal; two connecting rods, the distal end of each connecting rod being connected to each main wheel and the proximal end of each connecting rod being connected to the body of the exercise device. Said connecting rods make it possible to move the two main wheels on a horizontal axis.
• the invention also relates to a mechanism within an exercise device allowing both elliptical and circular motion of a pedal in the device. exercise.
• the mechanism comprises: a main wheel connected to a pedal; a connecting rod connected to the exercise device and to the main wheel,
• the path of movement of the pedal is elliptical or circular depending on the element connected to the connecting rod.
• the American patent US5490824 describes another example of a limb exercise device comprising an outer wheel housing and an internal wheel assembly in the outer wheel housing, It comprises friction elements arranged between the contact surfaces of the wheel housing.
• the inner wheel can be rotated relative to the outer wheel housing by pushing or pedaling - to produce a frictional force or resistance and thereby helps the user to conveniently practice a hand or foot exercise on a desk or on a floor or floor,
• Korean patent KR20130094619 describing a multifunctional upper limb exercise device, and a rehabilitation and muscle strengthening exercise for various upper limbs such as the wrist and shoulder from a single device. , and to adjust the intensity of the exercise and the angle of rotation.
• the present invention overcomes these difficulties by providing an exercise device that can operate under a desk, table or other piece of furniture providing an efficient and non-tiring workout.
• the present invention allows a user to concentrate. on daily tasks during periods of exercise.
• the invention relates in its most general sense to an exercise device comprising a pedal, coupled to a braking device characterized in that it is constituted by a housing without a saddle or any other seat crossed by a main axis transverse, disposed at a height of between 120 and 170 millimeters from the bearing plane on the ground, said axis being coupled on either side of said housing to a disc flange carrying an eccentric transverse axis, said eccentric axes being oriented so diametrically opposed to said main axis, transverse; each of said eccentric axes being articulated with respect to a connecting piece with a pedal formed by a plate articulated with respect to said connecting piece by a pivot parallel to the longitudinal axis of said plate to allow movement of said plate between a horizontal active position and a storage position where it is folded against the vertical face of said housing, said main axis driving an inertia rotor housed in said housing.
• the distance between the main axis and a secondary axis is between 30 and 40 flush, preferably between 34 and 36 mm.
• said housing comprises bases provided with feet; said legs extending transversely with respect to said housing.
• said legs are articulated with respect to said housing to allow a transverse working position and a storage position where they are aligned with the underside of the housing.
• the apparatus comprises an inertia disc interacting magnetically with a permanent magnet, the distance from the periphery of said inertia disc of which is adjustable.
• said pedals are formed by a hollow shell stiffened by transverse stiffeners and longitudinal stiffeners.
• said pedals comprise two uprights provided with a passage for the longitudinal pivot ensuring articulation with respect to the connecting piece.
• said inertia disc (320) is a cast iron disc, mounted on a pulley in foundry or in plastic injection.
• said inertia disc (320) is a cast iron disc, mounted on a pulley in foundry or in plastic injection.
• FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the device according to the invention.
• FIG. 2 shows a bottom view of the device according to the invention.
• Figure 3 shows a top view of the device according to the invention without its housing
• Figure 4 shows a three-quarter front view of the device according to the invention without its housing
• Figure 5 shows a view of the internal mechanism of the device according to the invention without its housing
• Figure 6 shows an interior view of the plate according to the invention without its housing
• Figure 7 shows a view of the internal mechanism of the apparatus according to the invention an alternative embodiment, General description
• the exercise apparatus consists of a rectangular box (100) made of plastic, for example of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or of polyamide filled with glass fibers having at its lower surface two bases (110, 120) pivoting with respect to vertical axes (113, 123), It constitutes the covering of a metal frame ensuring the holding of the drive mechanism of an inertia wheel (320), It does not have a saddle or seat and is intended for use by a person sitting on a chair or an ordinary armchair, not part of the equipment, unlike exercise bicycles including a saddle and which are therefore not usable under a desk or a table and are difficult to transport.
• ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
• polyamide filled with glass fibers having at its lower surface two bases (110, 120) pivoting with respect to vertical axes (113, 123)
• It constitutes the covering of a metal frame ensuring the holding of the drive mechanism of an inertia wheel (320)
• These bases (110, 120) are formed by transverse bars of rigid plastic material, for example ABS and have respectively feet (111, 112 and 121, 122) at their ends, These feet (111, 112 and 121 , 122) can be coated with an anti-slip surface.
• the bases (110, 120) can be removed to reduce 1 / size thanks to a mechanical connection by pins engaging in receiving cavities provided in the inner bottom of the housing (100) and, if necessary, of the metal frame.
• the upper part of the housing (100) has a handle (101) for easy transport.
• the apparatus further comprises two plates (200, 250) forming pedals. These plates (200, 250) of substantially rectangular shape, with rounded corners, having a flat bearing surface partially surrounded by a rim (201, 251) constituting a footrest.
• Each connecting piece (210, 260) is itself mounted on a transverse axis (212, 262) eccentric with respect to a disc flange (301) coupled to a main transverse axis (300) passing through the housing (100),
• the distance between the main axis (300) and the bearing plane on the ground, defined by the lower surfaces of the four feet (111, 112, 121, 122) is between 120 and 170 millimeters and preferably 150 mm ⁇ 10 mm.
• the distance between the main axis (300) and the eccentric axes is 40 mm ⁇ 10 mm.
• the main axis. (300) drives an inertia wheel
• the inertia wheel (320) is driven by the main axis (300) via a multiplier stage comprising an intermediate wheel (305) and a belt (306).
• the intermediate wheel (306) in turn drives a wheel (308) coaxial with the axle (300) and the flywheel (320), via a belt (307).
• the ratio is about 13, typically between 10 and 20.
• the inertia disc (320) is a cast iron disc, mounted on a pulley in foundry or in plastic injection. It is coupled to an aluminum disc whose function is eddy current braking by magnetic interaction with the permanent magnet (323).
• the inertia wheel (320) is made of plastic injection, with an added cast iron disc.
• a dynamo (330) is driven by the wheel (320) and provides electricity as the wheel (320) rotates.
• the mechanism is supported by a metal frame surrounded by the housing (100).
• the dial (324) is motorized and controlled remotely, for example by a smart phone or a tablet, or by the control buttons (102, 103).
• the pedal (200, 250) is formed by a hollow shell (245) stiffened by transverse stiffeners (241) and longitudinal stiffeners (242). It comprises two uprights (244, 246) provided with a passage for the longitudinal pivot (247) ensuring the articulation with respect to the connecting piece (210). These passages have a notch ensuring indexing of the position of the pedal, between the active position for exercise and the folded position for storage.
• the locking is effected by a lug in the deployed position, with a withdrawal towards the outside then return and locking against the arm by a lug.
• An eccentric axis (212) is guided by a transverse bearing of the connecting piece (210). It is fixed on a disc flap (301) driving the main axis (100).
• the invention provides a transparent polycarbonate plate having a matrix of NxM rectangular shaped cutouts, for example example with rounded corners, a width of 2 to 10 centimeters and a length of 5 to 20 centimeters, with a chamfered peripheral edge to form a beveled edge.
• the cuts are spaced a few centimeters apart.
• the chair's casters are positioned in the slots to prevent the wheels from moving back and forth. They can engage in the slots either in the direction of the length or in the direction of the width, which allows to wedge the chair regardless of the orientation of the casters,
• the plate has a thickness of a few millimeters and has a means of connection with the housing (100), for example two slots able to cooperate with complementary protuberances provided under the housing (100) by example under the surface of the feet (111, 112, 121, 122),
• the two plates (200, 250) forming the pedals can be provided with straps formed of segments that can be connected by velcro (trade name) or any other connection method, and coming to surround the top of the shoe to maintain the connection between the sole and the plate.
• FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment
• the input pulley (308) drives an intermediate pulley (305) which in turn drives an aluminum braking wheel (320) which can be associated with an inertia mass , is driven by the main axis (300) via a multiplier stage comprising an intermediate wheel (305) and a belt (306),
• the intermediate wheel (305) in turn drives a coaxial wheel (308) with the axis (300) and the inertia wheel (320), via a belt (307),
• the ratio is about 13, typically between 10 and 20,
• a dynamo (330) is driven by the wheel (320) and supplies electricity when the wheel (320) rotates,

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