US20090093352A1 - Body-building device substantially in the form of a "cloverleaf", which permits muscular working of the lower and upper limbs - Google Patents

Body-building device substantially in the form of a "cloverleaf", which permits muscular working of the lower and upper limbs Download PDF

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US20090093352A1
US20090093352A1 US12/293,223 US29322307A US2009093352A1 US 20090093352 A1 US20090093352 A1 US 20090093352A1 US 29322307 A US29322307 A US 29322307A US 2009093352 A1 US2009093352 A1 US 2009093352A1
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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
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/03575—Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously
    • 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
    • A63B21/0004—Exercising devices moving as a whole during exercise
    • 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
    • A63B21/0004—Exercising devices moving as a whole during exercise
    • A63B21/00043—Exercising devices consisting of a pair of user interfaces connected by flexible elements, e.g. two handles connected by elastic bands
    • 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
    • A63B21/002—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices isometric or isokinetic, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion or wherein the speed of the motion is independent of the force applied by the user
    • A63B21/0023—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices isometric or isokinetic, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion or wherein the speed of the motion is independent of the force applied by the user for isometric exercising, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion
    • 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
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/026—Bars; Tubes; Leaf springs
    • 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
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/045—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters having torsion or bending or flexion element
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/0355—A single apparatus used for either upper or lower limbs, i.e. with a set of support elements driven either by the upper or the lower limb or limbs

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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of body-building devices in the form of an ellipse or oval, which inter alia permit muscular working of the lower and upper limbs.
  • Devices of the ring or circle type are known, with deformation along a single axis and two directions of a steel or carbon fibre or glass fibre circle. These are devices of the resistance ring type, which substantially make it possible to exercise the lower and upper limbs.
  • a disadvantage of these prior devices is that the user can apply only a single type of force, which will always be the same, unless a supplementary resistance means is used (for example a “Sandow” or strap), which requires adjustment.
  • a supplementary resistance means for example a “Sandow” or strap
  • Another disadvantage is that they are made of costly materials, and can consist of a plurality of parts (for example two arcs of a circle assembled, handles, “Sandow”, etc) which make their production relatively complex and thus increase the cost of production of the equipment.
  • the prevent invention relates to a device of the type for building up the upper and lower limbs in particular, which has at least two resistance forces, and preferably three forces. These forces are obtained without adding a supplementary part, and without any particular adjustment.
  • the invention thus relates to a device which permits building up of the upper and lower limbs in particular (the pectoral muscles, triceps, abdominal muscles, dorsal muscles and muscles of the legs and thighs, as well as of other groups of muscles, etc).
  • FIG. 1 is a view from above of the device according to the present invention, in a position in which it is at rest.
  • FIG. 2 is a view of the same device in which a first pressure is applied, giving rise to a low resistance force.
  • FIG. 3 is a view of the same device to which a second pressure is applied, giving rise to a very strong resistance force.
  • FIG. 4 is a view of the same device, to which a third pressure is applied, giving rise to an intermediate resistance force.
  • FIG. 5 is a view of the same device to which a fourth pressure is applied, giving rise to a very strong resistance force.
  • FIG. 6 which consists of FIGS. 6A (front view) and 6 B (profile view) shows the device according to the invention to which a pressure is applied which gives rise to a fifth resistance force known as a “torsion” force.
  • FIG. 7 is a view of the said device according to the preferred embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a graph representing the development of the load over a period of time, during a bench-press exercise.
  • FIG. 9 is a graph representing the development of the compression load over a period of time, of the device according to the invention, when pressure is applied to it at the level of the strips ( 2 and 3 ) in order to obtain a low resistance force.
  • FIG. 10 is a graph representing the development of the compression load over a period of time, of the device according to the invention, when pressure is applied to it at the level of the strips (A and C) or (B and D), in order to obtain an intermediate resistance force.
  • FIG. 11 is a graph representing the development of the compression load over a period of time, of the device according to the invention, when pressure is applied at the level of the strips ( 4 and 5 ) in order to obtain a very strong resistance force.
  • FIG. 12 is a graph representing the development of the compression load over a period of time, of the device according to the invention, when pressure is applied at the level of the strips ( 6 and 7 ), in order to obtain a strong resistance force.
  • the invention relates to a device which has a substantially oval shape ( 1 ) with two lateral extensions ( 4 , 5 ) of the “ear” type, which inter alia allow it to be grasped by a user.
  • This device also comprises two strips ( 6 , 7 ) which are thinner than the other main strip which forms the assembly of the device ( 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ). These two thin strips are formed on the prolongation of the oval created by the device, and therefore pass through the said extensions, and connect the points A and B/C and D.
  • the radius of the main strips and of the lateral extensions of the “ear” type is preferably 120 mm, but it will be appreciated that this dimension can be adapted to the requirements of persons skilled in the art.
  • This device is preferably a part made in a single piece of injected plastic (PA 6 (polyamide nylon 6)).
  • PA 6 polyamide nylon 6
  • Technological progress which has been made in plastic materials makes it possible to obtain materials with a relatively substantial memory effect, but in order to accentuate the memory effect it is possible to place a steel strip inside the plastic, also in order to provide greater resistance.
  • the composite materials have the following characteristics: good resistance to traction, flexure capacity, good resistance to impacts, high mechanical strength, rigidity, hardness, good resistance to fatigue and wear; or use can be made of any other material accessible to persons skilled in the art, which makes it possible to produce a device of this type in a single piece, with high strength and a substantial memory effect, so that the part can regain its initial form irrespective of the deformation applied, and that the device can be used regularly over a long period of time, still providing optimal qualities of use throughout the duration of its use.
  • the said device has a dimension of approximately 50 cm in diameter.
  • the thickness of the strips of the device is approximately 7 mm for the thick portions ( 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ) and approximately 4 mm for the thinner portions ( 6 , 7 ).
  • the dimensions are as follows: diameter 51 cm and width of strips 5 cm.
  • an additional comfort moulding ( 8 ) made of elastomer (or polyethylene or polyurethane foam), to make it easy to grip and use.
  • the device comprises ten elements altogether of the additional comfort moulding type ( 8 ) and reinforcement type ( 9 ).
  • this additional moulding is preferably ergonomic, in order to improve the use of the device.
  • the material used can be of any type accessible to persons skilled in the art, so that it can ensure that the user has a good hand grip and good support at leg level.
  • the device When the device is taken hold of at the level of the thin strips ( 6 , 7 ) and pressure is applied towards the interior, a strong resistance force is created.
  • the device starts to oscillate and tremble (as a result of the distributions of weight, in particular of the lateral extensions of the “ear” type), and thus gives rise to vibrations which are transmitted to the muscles of the forearms.
  • a load measurement was also carried out (in kg) during a “bench-press” exercise (exercise carried out in a prone position, holding a bar which supports weights, with arms stretched up above the torso, and bringing the bar into contact with the torso then raising it once more) with a load which approximated that of the maximal load produced by means of the device according to the invention.
  • the work carried out acts efficiently on the large pectoral muscles.
  • the knee Whilst seated on the ground, the knee is placed on the device according to the invention at the level of the joining points (A or C or D or B), and by being supported on the ground and opening one's leg outwards, the abductor muscles of the leg are worked.
  • the invention also covers all the embodiments and applications which will be directly accessible to persons skilled in the art upon reading the present application, and on the basis of their own knowledge.

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FR0602312A FR2898507B1 (fr) 2006-03-16 2006-03-16 Appareil de musculation sensiblement en forme de "trefle" permettant le travail musculaire des membres inferieurs et superieurs
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PCT/IB2007/000635 WO2007105090A1 (fr) 2006-03-16 2007-03-15 Appareil de musculation sensiblement en forme de 'trefle' permettant le travail musculaire des membres inferieurs et superieurs

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