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Device for training the back muscles by the transmission of oscillations to a sitting test subject Download PDF

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EP0888154B1
EP0888154B1 EP97914137A EP97914137A EP0888154B1 EP 0888154 B1 EP0888154 B1 EP 0888154B1 EP 97914137 A EP97914137 A EP 97914137A EP 97914137 A EP97914137 A EP 97914137A EP 0888154 B1 EP0888154 B1 EP 0888154B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B69/04Training appliances or apparatus for special sports simulating the movement of horses
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A63B23/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/02Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles)
    • A63B23/0233Muscles of the back, e.g. by an extension of the body against a resistance, reverse crunch

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  • the invention relates to a device with a seat holder to improve the spinal muscles by Training these muscles with vibrations without extreme Movement rashes.
  • Exercise equipment to improve the function of the spinal muscles are widely known.
  • Therapeutic starting point is the physiological back posture of the correctly seated Rider. It corresponds to that required in the back school Posture of the spine. So the patient sits with physiological, muscular stabilized lumbar lordosis in the saddle. The main stress points when sitting are the ischial legs. When you step, there is a transfer of the three-dimensional Vibration rhythm of the horse's back on the Patient.
  • the first movement component is the step movement horse induced pelvic movement in the frontal direction with pelvic tilt and pelvic erection.
  • the lower lumbar spine is forced to take the lordosis ingested to vary constantly.
  • the second movement component is a small, step-dependent one Lateral flexion that always affects the respective tuberosity Ischii hits when the lumbar spine is at its maximum their lordotic curvature.
  • the third movement component is an up and down movement of the Upper body along a slightly tilted vertical axis.
  • EP 0 612 542 A1 describes a plate with a seat, which are stored on three stands and in several camps and joints are kept movable. By an engine with different crank disks and drive disks become one or more of the legs periodically around three axes moved with a preferred direction. Through the fixed assignment of the dimensions, however, the movements cannot be individually Taxes.
  • the invention has for its object a device to create of the type mentioned, in which by the multidimensional transmission of vibration pulses complex Training effects are achieved that are similar to those that occur with the various forms of riding therapy, over this however due to the frequency and amplitude free controllability of the various movement components go out.
  • the Multi-dimensional seat mount around at least one pivot point is movably mounted and the device has drive means, with which the seat holder multidimensional movement impulses are feedable.
  • These movements solve alternating loads on the ischial legs of the seat device admitted person with this a lateral flexion of the Spine and also cause a change in the Pelvic tilt position, so that stability and function of the Improve spinal muscles.
  • a possible rotation causes a rotation along the longitudinal axis of the spine. Through a parabolic movement, the subject's body becomes accelerated below its center of gravity.
  • Adjustable rocking movements in the longitudinal direction can be reach when the seat holder is facing forward and up a circular path is held pivotable about a pivot point, the seat holder remains aligned horizontally.
  • Angular momentum on the pelvis as well as the spine can be achieved if the seat mount is around its vertical Axis is held rotatably.
  • the device has a riding saddle-like seat device that around their Longitudinal axis in frequency and amplitude adjustable tilting movements can perform so that an additional leg spread he follows.
  • Rotations around the vertical axis of the seat holder with a Foot and a stand for holding the seat holder can run when the drive means turn the stand around to rotate its vertical axis.
  • the device can be used daily if it is as an office chair is designed in which the seat with Drive means is provided
  • the device has a foot on which a stand is attached, the carries a U-shaped fork when between the ends of the fork a cranked shaft is rotatably supported when on the cranked shaft part an intermediate carrier rotatably attached and if the seat holder in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate carrier is also rotatably mounted
  • the device can have a riding saddle-like seat device as the seat receptacle.
  • This seating device can perform tilting movements that can be regulated in frequency and amplitude about its longitudinal axis ( X axis ).
  • This seat device also performs tilting movements about its transverse axis ( Y axis ), the deflection of which in turn can be adjusted in frequency and amplitude.
  • the seat device in turn performs frequency and amplitude variable rocking movements in the longitudinal direction.
  • the device can make rotations around its vertical axis ( Z axis ).
  • the seating device is simplified as a barrel 1 shown so that the directions of movement of the invention orthopedic device illustrated in more detail can be.
  • the x-axis is 2, the y-axis 3 and the z-axis 4 and two pivot points 5 and 6 registered.
  • the tilting movement is explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the device is shown in side view.
  • the lower pivot 5 can be the x-axis 2 and thus the barrel 1 be tilted forward and back.
  • the device is a front view to see.
  • the device can also be additionally rotate around the z-axis 4.
  • Figure 8 is a device for generating a controlled Movement sequence shown with a foot 10 on to which a stand 11 is attached, which has a U-shaped fork 12 wearing.
  • a cranked shaft 13 is rotatable between the ends thereof stored.
  • An intermediate carrier is on the cranked shaft part 14 15 stored on the one in its longitudinal direction
  • Seat receptacle 16 is also rotatably mounted.
  • the fork 12 can be in the foot 10 or stand 11 attached drive means in the direction of the double arrow 21 twist about its vertical axis.
  • the device shown in Figure 8 is expedient covered with a lining, not shown, which rests firmly on the seat receptacle 16, so that the movement impulses be transferred to them. You can with one riding saddle-like seat device.
  • a foot receptacle can be rigidly attached to the foot 10 of the device be it the one in one at the Seat holder 16 fixed saddle allowed seated person by placing your feet on it, an additional change to reach the hip flexion. This foot shot rest in relation to the floor. But it can also move freely be hung up.
  • the movement impulses can according to the invention through electric motors, electromagnets, hydraulic devices or the like. are triggered. You can ... a include smooth or pulse-like movement.
  • the device described above is freely movable in all directions, namely laterally tiltable about the X-axis and Y-axis , on a device which can be deflected circularly along the X-axis and through which the seat receptacle 16 together with the device carrying it is additionally along the Z.
  • -Axle can be moved up and rotatable about the Z-axis . All these movements are carried out by a drive that is adjustable in frequency and amplitude.
  • Such a device can be used for therapeutic purposes Treatment in medical practices, rehab clinics or the like. deploy.
  • Chairs or other seating devices can also be used equip it so that, for example, during a Paperwork on an office chair equipped according to the invention sitting the back muscles without interrupting the Work can be trained.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a device for improving the spinal column muscles by training said muscles with oscillations without extreme swinging movements. Said device has a seat carrier (16) which is mounted to provide movement about at least one pivot (5, 6) in a number of dimensions, and the device has drive means used to supply multidimensional movement pulses (the frequency and amplitude thereof being adjustable) to the seat carrier (16). According to the invention, the seat carrier (16) is supported to be tiltable laterally about its longitudinal axis (2) as well as forwards. The seat carrier (16) can also be swivelled about a pivot (6) forwards and upwards along a circular path, the seat carrier (16) remaining horizontal, and can be rotated about its vertical axis (4).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einer Sitzaufnahme zur Verbesserung der Wirbelsäulenmuskulatur durch Training dieser Muskulatur mit Schwingungen ohne extreme Bewegungsausschläge.The invention relates to a device with a seat holder to improve the spinal muscles by Training these muscles with vibrations without extreme Movement rashes.

Trainingsgeräte zur Verbesserung der Funktion der Wirbelsäulenmuskulatur sind vielfältig bekannt. Zum einen sind dies Vorrichtungen, auf denen der Proband durch die Ausführung von mehr oder weniger festgelegten Bewegungen gegen einstellbare Widerstände Muskelkraft trainieren kann. Zum anderen sind Vorrichtungen bekannt, die sich durch eine instabile Unterlage auszeichnen, die den Probanden veranlaßt, sein Gleichgewicht zu trainieren (Pezzy-Ball).Exercise equipment to improve the function of the spinal muscles are widely known. For one, these are Devices on which the test person performs by performing more or less fixed movements against adjustable Resistance can train muscle strength. On the other hand Devices known, which are characterized by an unstable pad distinguish, which causes the test person to balance to train (pezzy ball).

Die komplexe Verknüpfung des gezielten Trainings von bestimmten Anteilen der Rückenmuskulatur mit der gleichzeitigen Verbesserung von Koordination und Stoffwechselsituation der betroffenen Gewebe, der Muskulatur, den Bandscheiben, den Sehnen- und Bandstrukturen, wird im Rahmen der sogenannter Reittherapieformen genutzt, wie sie beispielsweise in dem Zeitschriftenartikel "Neue Aspekte zur Behandlung des Morbus Scheuermann mit Hippotherapie" von A. Gottwald et.al. aus der Zeitschrift für Orthopädie 119 (1981), Seiten 351 ff. und dem Buch "Reiten aus der Körpermitte. Pferd und Reiter im Gleichgewicht" von S. Swift, erschienen Räschlikon Verlag Zürich, Stuttgart, Wien 1985 beschrieben sind.The complex combination of targeted training of certain Share the back muscles with the simultaneous improvement of coordination and metabolic situation of the affected tissues, the muscles, the intervertebral discs, the Tendon and ligament structures are used in the so-called Horse therapy forms used, such as in the Journal article "New aspects for the treatment of the disease Scheuermann with Hippotherapy "by A. Gottwald et.al. from the Zeitschrift für Orthopädie 119 (1981), pages 351 ff. And the Book "Riding from the center of the body. Horse and rider in balance" by S. Swift, published by Räschlikon Verlag Zürich, Stuttgart, Vienna 1985 are described.

Bei diesen Therapieformen nutzt man die komplexe Übertragung von Bewegungsimpulsen, die beim Schrittreiten von Pferden auf ihre Reiter übertragen werden. Therapeutischer Ausgangspunkt ist die physiologische Rückenhaltung des korrekt sitzenden Reiters. Sie entspricht der in der Rückenschule geforderten Haltung der Wirbelsäule. Der Patient sitzt also mit physiologischer, muskulär stabilisierter Lendenwirbelsäulenlordose im Sattel. Hauptbelastungspunkte beim Sitzen sind die Sitzbeine. Beim Schrittreiten kommt es zur Übertragung des dreidimensionalen Schwingrhythmus des Pferderückens auf den Patienten.Complex transmission is used in these forms of therapy of movement impulses that occur when riding horses their riders are transferred. Therapeutic starting point is the physiological back posture of the correctly seated Rider. It corresponds to that required in the back school Posture of the spine. So the patient sits with physiological, muscular stabilized lumbar lordosis in the saddle. The main stress points when sitting are the ischial legs. When you step, there is a transfer of the three-dimensional Vibration rhythm of the horse's back on the Patient.

Erste Bewegungskomponente ist die durch die Schrittbewegung des Pferdes induzierte Beckenbewegung in der Frontalrichtung mit Beckenkippung und Beckenaufrichtung. Die untere Lendenwirbelsäule wird dadurch gezwungen, die eingenommene Lordose ständig zu variieren.The first movement component is the step movement horse induced pelvic movement in the frontal direction with pelvic tilt and pelvic erection. The lower lumbar spine is forced to take the lordosis ingested to vary constantly.

Zweite Bewegungskomponente ist eine geringe, schrittabhängige Lateralflexion, die immer dann den jeweiligen Tuber ossis ischii trifft, wenn sich die Lendenwirbelsäule auf dem Maximum ihrer lordotischen Krümmung befindet.The second movement component is a small, step-dependent one Lateral flexion that always affects the respective tuberosity Ischii hits when the lumbar spine is at its maximum their lordotic curvature.

Dritte Bewegungskomponente ist eine Auf- und Abbewegung des Oberkörpers entlang einer leicht nach vorn gekippten Hochachse.The third movement component is an up and down movement of the Upper body along a slightly tilted vertical axis.

Bezüglich der drei vorgenannten Bewegungskomponenten ist festzustellen, daß der Reiter im korrekten Sattelsitz die Bewegungskomponenten 1 ( Beckenkippung um die Querachse) und 3 (Auf- und Abbewegung entlang der leicht nach vorn gekippten Hochachse) ausführt, die Bewegungskomponente 2 (Beckenlateralflexion) jedoch durch reflektorische Stell- und Gleichgewichtsreaktionen der Mm. rotatores lumborum stabilisiert und damit abfängt. Eben diese Stabilisierungsreaktion wird beim Schrittreiten zum Zweck des Training der tiefliegenden monosegmentalen Rotatoren ausgenutzt, ohne ein starres isometrisches Spannungsfeld, ähnlich der Ganzkörperspannung nach BRUNKOW, aufzubauen. Ähnlich der "hubfreien Mobilisierung" nach der Methode von KLEIN-VOGELBACH kommt es nicht zu maximalen Bewegungsausschlägen, sondern lediglich zu kleinen differenzierten Bewegungen, die bei der Lateralflexion der unteren Lendenwirbelsaulensegmente die Wiederherstellung der gestörten nozizeptiven Funktion maßgeblich beeinflussen.Regarding the three motion components mentioned above determine that the rider in the correct saddle seat Movement components 1 (pelvic tilt around the transverse axis) and 3 (up and down movement along the slightly tilted forward Vertical axis), the movement component 2 (pelvic lateral flexion) however, through reflex control and balance reactions the Mm. rotatores lumborum stabilized and intercepts with it. It is precisely this stabilization reaction when stepping for the purpose of training the deep monosegmental rotators exploited without a rigid isometric Tension field, similar to the whole body tension after BRUNKOW to build up. Similar to "hub-free mobilization" according to the KLEIN-VOGELBACH method, there is no maximum Movement rashes, only too small differentiated movements in the lateral flexion of the lower lumbar segments restoring the significantly affect impaired nociceptive function.

In der EP 0 612 542 A1 ist eine Platte mit einem Sitz beschrieben, die auf drei Ständern gelagert und in mehreren Lagern und Gelenken bewegbar gehalten sind. Durch einen Motor mit unterschiedlichen Kurbelscheiben und Antriebsscheiben werden ein oder mehrere der Beine periodisch um drei Achsen mit einer Vorzugsrichtung bewegt. Durch die feste Zuordnung der Abmessungen lassen sich jedoch die Bewegungen nicht einzeln steuern.EP 0 612 542 A1 describes a plate with a seat, which are stored on three stands and in several camps and joints are kept movable. By an engine with different crank disks and drive disks become one or more of the legs periodically around three axes moved with a preferred direction. Through the fixed assignment of the dimensions, however, the movements cannot be individually Taxes.

Aus der DE 39 41 498 A1 ist ein Reitsimulator in Form eines künstlichen Pferdekörpers bekannt, bei dem die Beine des Pferdekörpers über einen Hauptmotor angetrieben, werden, wobei die Unterschiedlichkeit der Bewegungen durch Phaseneinstellvorrichtungen erreicht wird. Auch hier lassen sich die einzelnen Bewegungskomponenten nicht einzeln auslösen.DE 39 41 498 A1 describes a riding simulator in the form of a Artificial horse body known in which the legs of the Horse's body driven by a main motor, being the diversity of movements through phase adjustment devices is achieved. Here, too do not trigger individual movement components individually.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei der durch die mehrdimensionale Übertragung von Schwingungsimpulsen komplexe Trainingswirkungen erzielt werden, die denen ähnlich sind, die bei den verschiedenen Formen der Reittherapie auftreten, über diese jedoch aufgrund der in Frequenz und Amplitude freien Steuerbarkeit der verschiedenen Bewegungskomponenten hinausgehen.The invention has for its object a device to create of the type mentioned, in which by the multidimensional transmission of vibration pulses complex Training effects are achieved that are similar to those that occur with the various forms of riding therapy, over this however due to the frequency and amplitude free controllability of the various movement components go out.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Sitzaufnahme um wenigstens einen Drehpunkt mehrdimensional bewegbar gelagert ist und die Vorrichtung Antriebsmittel aufweist, mit denen der Sitzaufnahme mehrdimensionale Bewegungsimpulse zuführbar sind. Diese Bewegungen lösen durch wechselnde Belastungen der Sitzbeine der von der Sitzvorrichtung aufgenommenen Person bei dieser eine Lateralflexion der Wirbelsäule aus und bewirken zusätzlich eine Veränderung der Beckenkippstellung, so daß sich Stabilität und Funktion der Wirbelsäulenmuskulatur verbessern. Eine mogliche Drehung bewirkt eine Rotation entlang der Längsachse der Wirbelsaule. Durch eine parabelförmige Bewegung wird der Körper des Probanden unterhalb seines Schwerpunktes beschleunigt.The object is achieved in that the Multi-dimensional seat mount around at least one pivot point is movably mounted and the device has drive means, with which the seat holder multidimensional movement impulses are feedable. These movements solve alternating loads on the ischial legs of the seat device admitted person with this a lateral flexion of the Spine and also cause a change in the Pelvic tilt position, so that stability and function of the Improve spinal muscles. A possible rotation causes a rotation along the longitudinal axis of the spine. Through a parabolic movement, the subject's body becomes accelerated below its center of gravity.

Es hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die ortliche.Lage der Drehpunkte für die Bewegungsimpulse in unterschiedlichen-Richtungen nicht gleich sind.It has proven advantageous if the location the pivot points for the movement impulses in different directions are not the same.

Eine optimale Anpassung an unterschiedliche Personen läßt sich erreichen, wenn die Antriebsmittel derart ausgebildet sind, daß die Sitzaufnahme in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbare Bewegungsimpulse ausführen kann.An optimal adaptation to different people lets reach themselves if the drive means are designed in this way are that the seat recording in frequency and amplitude adjustable Can execute movement impulses.

Eine Lateralflexion der Wirbelsäule durch wechselnde Rechts-Links-Belastungen der Sitzbeine der von der Sitzvorrichtung aufgenommenen Person wird ausgelöst, wenn die Sitzaufnahme um ihre Längsachse seitlich kippbar gehalten ist.Lateral flexion of the spine due to changing right-left loads the ischial legs of the seat device Picked up person is triggered when the seat pick up its longitudinal axis is held laterally tiltable.

Diese Bewegung verursacht bei der von der Sitzvorrichtung aufgenommenen Person zusätzlich eine Veränderung der Beckenkippstellung, wenn die Sitzaufnahme nach vorne kippbar gehalten ist.This movement caused by the seat device person added a change in the pelvic tilt position, if the seat holder is kept tilting forward is.

Regelbare Schaukelbewegungen in Längsrichtung lassen sich erreichen, wenn die Sitzaufnahme nach vorne und oben auf einer Kreisbahn um einen Drehpunkt schwenkbar gehalten ist, wobei die Sitzaufnahme horizontal ausgerichtet bleibt.Adjustable rocking movements in the longitudinal direction can be reach when the seat holder is facing forward and up a circular path is held pivotable about a pivot point, the seat holder remains aligned horizontally.

Drehimpulse auf das Becken sowie die Wirbelsäule können erzielt werden, wenn die Sitzaufnahme um ihre senkrechte Achse drehbar gehalten ist.Angular momentum on the pelvis as well as the spine can can be achieved if the seat mount is around its vertical Axis is held rotatably.

Es hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Vorrichtung eine reitsattelartige Sitzvorrichtung aufweist, die um ihre Längsachse in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbare Kippbewegungen ausführen kann, so daß eine zusätzliche Beinspreizung erfolgt.It has proven advantageous if the device has a riding saddle-like seat device that around their Longitudinal axis in frequency and amplitude adjustable tilting movements can perform so that an additional leg spread he follows.

Drehungen um die senkrechte Achse der Sitzaufnahme mit einem Fuß und einem Ständer zur Halterung der Sitzaufnahme können ausgeführt werden, wenn die Antriebsmittel den Ständer um seine senkrechte Achse drehen.Rotations around the vertical axis of the seat holder with a Foot and a stand for holding the seat holder can run when the drive means turn the stand around to rotate its vertical axis.

Die Vorrichtung läßt sich täglich einsetzen wenn sie als ein Bürostuhl ausgebildet ist, bei dem die Sitzfläche mit Antriebsmitteln versehen istThe device can be used daily if it is as an office chair is designed in which the seat with Drive means is provided

Es hat sich als vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Vorrichtung einen Fuß aufweist, auf dem ein Ständer befestigt ist, der eine U-förmige Gabel trägt, wenn zwischen den Enden der Gabel eine gekröpfte Welle drehbar gelagert ist, wenn auf dem gekröpften Wellenteil ein Zwischenträger drehbar befestigt ist und wenn in Längsrichtung des Zwischenträgers die Sitzaufnahme ebenfalls drehbar gelagert angebracht istIt has proven advantageous if the device has a foot on which a stand is attached, the carries a U-shaped fork when between the ends of the fork a cranked shaft is rotatably supported when on the cranked shaft part an intermediate carrier rotatably attached and if the seat holder in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate carrier is also rotatably mounted

Erfindungsgemäß kann die Vorrichtung als Sitzaufnahme eine reitsattelartige Sitzvorrichtung aufweisen. Diese Sitzvorrichtung kann um ihre Längsachse (X-Achse) in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbare Kippbewegungen ausführen.According to the invention, the device can have a riding saddle-like seat device as the seat receptacle. This seating device can perform tilting movements that can be regulated in frequency and amplitude about its longitudinal axis ( X axis ).

Auch um ihre Querachse (Y-Achse) führt diese Sitzvorrichtung Kippbewegungen aus, deren Auslenkung wiederum in Frequenz und Amplitude einstellbar ist. Zusätzlich führt die Sitzvorrichtung wiederum in Frequenz und Amplitude veränderbare Schaukelbewegungen in Längsrichtung aus. Weiterhin kann die Vorrichtung Drehungen um ihre senkrechte Achse (Z-Achse) ausführen.This seat device also performs tilting movements about its transverse axis ( Y axis ), the deflection of which in turn can be adjusted in frequency and amplitude. In addition, the seat device in turn performs frequency and amplitude variable rocking movements in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the device can make rotations around its vertical axis ( Z axis ).

Die Erfindung ist nachfolgend anhand von in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Figur 1
vereinfachte Darstellung der Sitzgelegenheit,
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Skizzen zur Darstellung von möglichen Bewegungen der Sitzgelegenheit und
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eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:
Figure 1
simplified representation of the seat,
Figures 2 to 7
Sketches to show possible movements of the seat and
Figure 8
a perspective view of a device according to the invention.

In Figur 1 ist die Sitzvorrichtung vereinfacht als Tonne 1 dargestellt, damit die Bewegungsrichtungen der erfindungsgemäßen orthopädischen Vorrichtung näher veranschaulicht werden können. Zur Orientierung sind die x-Achse 2, die y-Achse 3 und die z-Achse 4 sowie zwei Drehpunkte 5 und 6 eingetragen. In FIG. 1, the seating device is simplified as a barrel 1 shown so that the directions of movement of the invention orthopedic device illustrated in more detail can be. For orientation, the x-axis is 2, the y-axis 3 and the z-axis 4 and two pivot points 5 and 6 registered.

Anhand der Figuren 2 und 3 wird die Kippbewegung erläutert. Die Vorrichtung ist in Seitenansicht dargestellt. Um den unteren Drehpunkt 5 kann die x-Achse 2 und damit die Tonne 1 nach vorn und zurück gekippt werden.The tilting movement is explained with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The device is shown in side view. To the The lower pivot 5 can be the x-axis 2 and thus the barrel 1 be tilted forward and back.

In den Figuren 4 und 5 ist die Vorrichtung in Vorderansicht zu sehen. Um den oberen Drehpunkt 6 kann die y-Achse 3 und damit die Tonne 1 seitlich gekippt werden.In Figures 4 and 5, the device is a front view to see. The y-axis 3 and so that the barrel 1 can be tipped sideways.

In den Figuren 6 und 7 ist die Vorrichtung wiederum in Seitenansicht dargestellt. Um den oberen Drehpunkt 6 erfolgt eine kreisförmige Auslenkung, indem die Vorrichtung in Richtung der x-Achse 2 bewegt wird, wobei sie in der Waagerechten bleibt. Dadurch erhält der Körper 1 eine zusätzliche Bewegung in Richtung der z-Achse 4.In Figures 6 and 7, the device is again in side view shown. Around the top pivot 6 is done a circular deflection by moving the device towards the x-axis 2 is moved, being in the horizontal remains. This gives the body 1 an additional movement in the direction of the z axis 4.

Erfindungsgemäß läßt sich die Vorrichtung auch noch zusätzlich um die z-Achse 4 drehen.According to the invention, the device can also be additionally rotate around the z-axis 4.

In Figur 8 ist eine Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung eines kontrollierten Bewegungsablaufs mit einem Fuß 10 dargestellt, auf dem ein Ständer 11 befestigt ist, der eine U-förmige Gabel 12 trägt. Zwischen deren Enden ist eine gekröpfte Welle 13 drehbar gelagert. Auf dem gekröpften Wellenteil 14 ist ein Zwischenträger 15 gelagert, an dem in seiner Längsrichtung eine Sitzaufnahme 16 ebenfalls drehbar gelagert angebracht ist.In Figure 8 is a device for generating a controlled Movement sequence shown with a foot 10 on to which a stand 11 is attached, which has a U-shaped fork 12 wearing. A cranked shaft 13 is rotatable between the ends thereof stored. An intermediate carrier is on the cranked shaft part 14 15 stored on the one in its longitudinal direction Seat receptacle 16 is also rotatably mounted.

Durch die drehbare Befestigung der Sitzaufnahme 16 an dem Zwischenträger 15 läßt sich dieser, wie anhand der Figuren 4 und 5 gezeigt wurde, um die x-Achse 2 seitlich schwenken, so daß die y-Achse 3 und damit die Sitzaufnahme 16 in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 17 durch Antriebsmittel seitlich gekippt wird.Due to the rotatable attachment of the seat receptacle 16 on the Intermediate carrier 15 can be made as shown in FIG. 4 and 5 was shown to pivot laterally about the x-axis 2, so that the y-axis 3 and thus the seat receptacle 16 in the direction of the double arrow 17 tilted laterally by drive means becomes.

Durch Verdrehen des Zwischenträgers 15 auf dem Wellenteil 14 durch Antriebsmittel erfolgt eine Kippung der x-Achse 2 entsprechend dem Doppelpfeil 18 und gemäß den Figuren 2 und 3. By rotating the intermediate carrier 15 on the shaft part 14 drive means causes the x-axis 2 to tilt accordingly the double arrow 18 and according to FIGS. 2 and 3.

Die anhand der Figuren 6 und 7 beschriebene kreisförmige Auslenkung der Sitzaufnahme 16 und damit der Vorrichtung wird durch Verschwenken des verlängerten Hebels 19 der gekröpften Welle 13 in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 20 erreicht. An diesem Hebel 19 können die Antriebsmittel zur Schwenkung der Sitzaufnahme 16 angreifen.The circular deflection described with reference to Figures 6 and 7 the seat holder 16 and thus the device by pivoting the extended lever 19 of the cranked Shaft 13 reached in the direction of the double arrow 20. At this Lever 19 can be the drive means for pivoting the seat holder 16 attack.

Weiterhin läßt sich die Gabel 12 durch im Fuß 10 oder Ständer 11 angebrachte Antriebsmittel in Richtung des Doppelpfeiles 21 um ihre senkrechte Achse verdrehen.Furthermore, the fork 12 can be in the foot 10 or stand 11 attached drive means in the direction of the double arrow 21 twist about its vertical axis.

Die in Figur 8 dargestellte Vorrichtung wird zweckmäßigerweise mit einer nicht dargestellten Verkleidung abgedeckt, die auf der Sitzaufnahme 16 fest aufliegt, so daß die Bewegungsimpulse auf sie übertragen werden. Sie kann mit einer reitsattelartigen Sitzvorrichtung versehen sein.The device shown in Figure 8 is expedient covered with a lining, not shown, which rests firmly on the seat receptacle 16, so that the movement impulses be transferred to them. You can with one riding saddle-like seat device.

Am Fuß 10 der Vorrichtung kann eine Fußaufnahme starr angebracht sein, die es der beispielsweise einer in einem an der Sitzaufnahme 16 befestigten Sattel sitzenden Person erlaubt, durch das Abstellen der Füße auf ihr, zusätzlich eine Veränderung der Hüftbeugestellung zu erreichen. Diese Fußaufnahme ruhe in Bezug auf den Fußboden. Sie kann aber auch freibeweglich aufgehängt sein.A foot receptacle can be rigidly attached to the foot 10 of the device be it the one in one at the Seat holder 16 fixed saddle allowed seated person by placing your feet on it, an additional change to reach the hip flexion. This foot shot rest in relation to the floor. But it can also move freely be hung up.

Für alle diese Bewegungen, die nur eine kleine Auslenkung in den gezeigten Richtungen bewirken, sind nicht dargestellte Antriebsmittel vorgesehen. Die Bewegungsimpulse können erfindungsgemäß durch Elektromotoren, Elektromagneten, Hydraulik-Vorrichtungen oder dgl. ausgelöst werden. Sie können eine gleichmäßige oder impulsartige Bewegung umfassen.For all of these movements, just a small deflection in cause the directions shown are not shown Drive means provided. The movement impulses can according to the invention through electric motors, electromagnets, hydraulic devices or the like. are triggered. You can ... a include smooth or pulse-like movement.

Vorstehend beschriebene Vorrichtung ist in allen Richtungen frei beweglich gelagert, und zwar um die X-Achse und Y-Achse seitlich kippbar, auf einer entlang der X-Achse kreisförmig auslenkbaren Vorrichtung, durch die die Sitzaufnahme 16 samt der sie tragenden Vorrichtung zusätzlich entlang der Z-Achse nach oben bewegt werden kann, und um die Z-Achse drehbar. Alle diese Bewegungen erfolgen durch einen in Frequenz und Amplitude regelbaren Antrieb.The device described above is freely movable in all directions, namely laterally tiltable about the X-axis and Y-axis , on a device which can be deflected circularly along the X-axis and through which the seat receptacle 16 together with the device carrying it is additionally along the Z. -Axle can be moved up and rotatable about the Z-axis . All these movements are carried out by a drive that is adjustable in frequency and amplitude.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung läßt sich vielseitig zur therapeutischen Behandlung in Arztpraxen, Reha-Kliniken oder dgl. einsetzen. Auch lassen sich Stühle oder andere Sitzvorrichtungen damit ausstatten, so daß beispielsweise während einer Schreibarbeit auf einem erfindungsgemäß ausgestatteten Bürostuhl sitzend die Rückenmuskulatur ohne Unterbrechung der Arbeit trainiert werden kann.Such a device can be used for therapeutic purposes Treatment in medical practices, rehab clinics or the like. deploy. Chairs or other seating devices can also be used equip it so that, for example, during a Paperwork on an office chair equipped according to the invention sitting the back muscles without interrupting the Work can be trained.

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  1. Device for training the back muscles with a seat carrier (16) which is mounted in at least one pivot point (5, 6) and can move in a number of dimensions, characterized in that the device has drive means which are used to supply multidimensional movement impulses to the seat carrier (16) for the various components of movement whose frequency and amplitude can be freely controlled.
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the spatial positions of the pivot points (5, 6) of the seat carrier (16) for the movement impulses in different directions are not the same.
  3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the drive means are designed in such a way that the seat carrier (16) can execute movement impulses whose frequency and amplitude are adjustable.
  4. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the seat carrier (16) is held so that it can tilt laterally about its longitudinal axis (2).
  5. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the seat carrier (16) is held so that it can tilt forwards.
  6. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the seat carrier (16) can be swivelled about a pivot point (6) forwards and upwards along a circular path, in which case the seat carrier (16) remains horizontal.
  7. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the seat carrier (16) can be rotated about its vertical axis (4).
  8. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the seat carrier is a seat device (16) in the shape of a riding saddle.
  9. Device according to Claim 8, characterized in that the seat device (16) in the shape of a riding saddle can execute tilting movements, adjustable in frequency and amplitude, about its longitudinal axis.
  10. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 9, with a base (10) and an upright (11) for supporting the seat carrier (16), characterized in that the drive means turn the upright (11) about its vertical axis (4).
  11. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the device is an office chair, the seating surface of which is provided with drive means.
  12. Device according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that it has a base (10) on which there is fixed an upright (11) which bears a U-shaped fork (12), in that a shaft (13) bent at right angles is mounted rotatably between the ends of the fork (12), in that an intermediate support (15) is fixed rotatably on the angled shaft part (14), and in that the seat carrier (16) is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the intermediate support (15) and is also mounted so that it can rotate.
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