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US20090197744A1
US20090197744A1 US12/304,351 US30435106A US2009197744A1 US 20090197744 A1 US20090197744 A1 US 20090197744A1 US 30435106 A US30435106 A US 30435106A US 2009197744 A1 US2009197744 A1 US 2009197744A1
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  • the present invention relates to an exercise machine configured such that a user takes exercise by himself or herself using the exercise machine or with an auxiliary driving means such as one or more motors which are mounted at the driving portion of the exercise machine.
  • a conventional pedal type exercise machine with a pair of foot pedals includes an exercise machine main body, a saddle which is fixed to the exercise machine main body and configured such that a user can sit on the saddle while the user stretches out his or her legs, and a pair of pedals configured such that the legs of the user can reach the foot pedals and a given load can be applied to the pedals.
  • the leg muscles and the like of the user can be mainly trained by conducting pedaling action for the exercise machine. The pedaling action is carried out alternately for the left and right foot pedals by putting the feet of the user on the foot pedals under the condition of sitting postures (refer to Patent Reference 1).
  • a horse riding type exercise machine is well known.
  • the horse riding type exercise is configured such that the seat of the horse riding type exercise is swung vertically and laterally by means of coil spring (refer to Patent Reference 2).
  • Patent Reference 1 JP-A 2000-116818 (KOKAI)
  • Patent Reference 2 JP-A 2003-190347 (KOKAI)
  • such an exercise machine as exercising every part of the body of a user and training the muscle of a particular part of the body of the user such as shoulders, legs and arms is desired.
  • To exercise every part of the body can develop the total energy consumption of the body.
  • To train the muscle of the particular part of the body can streamline the particular part through the direct performance of the exercise machine.
  • the pedal type exercise machine With the pedal type exercise machine, however, only the legs from the shoulders of the user can be exercised because a given load is applied only to the muscles of the legs from the shoulders of the user by alternately pedaling the foot pedals of the exercise machine with the feet of the user putting on the foot pedals and utilizing the body function of the user of balancing the body of the user against the unbalanced swing of the saddle. Therefore, the pedal type exercise machine is not suitable as an exercise machine for training the muscle of the arms and improving balance. Moreover, there is a problem that the pedal type exercise machine requires a large amount of exercise for a user short on physical strength such as people of advanced age.
  • the present invention is considered so as to iron out the above-described problems and thus, directed at providing an exercise machine which can exercise every part of the body, train the muscle of the arms in addition to the particular part of the body through the direct performance of the exercise machine, and improve balance. Moreover, the present invention is directed at providing an exercise machine for a user short on physical strength to easily use the exercise machine through the assistance for the user's exercise.
  • an embodiment of the present invention relates to an exercise machine, including: a base; a saddle provided on the base via a first elastic flexible shaft; a pedaling pedestal provided on the base so that a pedaling axis for the pedaling pedestal is tilted toward the saddle; and a handle provided on the base via a second elastic flexible shaft.
  • Another embodiment of the present invention relates to an exercise machine, including: a base; a saddle provided at a predetermined position of the base via a first elastic flexible shaft; a pedaling pedestal provided at a front side of the saddle on the base so that a pedaling axis for the pedaling pedestal is tilted toward the saddle; a handle supported so as to be movably right and left via a second elastic flexible shaft provided at a front side from the pedaling pedestal on the base and tilted toward the saddle; and a first driving device for moving the handle right and left attached to a top end of the second elastic flexible shaft for supporting the handle.
  • the exercise machine includes the base, the saddle and the pedaling pedestal with the pair of foot pedals which are provided at respective predetermined portions of the base and the handle so that the saddle and handle are attached to the base via the respective elastic flexible shaft. Therefore, when a user sits on the saddle and conducts alternate pedaling action using the foot pedals or pushing action for the foot pedals by both legs of the user, the saddle and the handle are swung unstably so as to conduct a complex exercise from his or her shoulders to his or her legs based on the body function to balance his or her body. Therefore, the muscles of the legs and arms of the user can be trained simultaneously and the sense of balance of the user can be developed.
  • the base includes at least a pair of pipes which are positioned in parallel and configured such that the front portions of the pipes are bended upward and an auxiliary member for connecting the pipes.
  • the saddle may be connected with a top end of the first elastic flexible shaft so as to be freely swung.
  • a driving device for swinging the saddle may be connected with the saddle.
  • the saddle since the saddle is swung unstably in accordance with the pedaling action and is forced (automatically) to be swung by the driving device so as to render the swing state of the saddle complex. Therefore, the user can take complex exercise from his or her shoulders to his or her legs based on the body function to balance his or her body so that the user can train his or her muscles of his or her legs and arms effectively and efficiently and develop the sense of balance effectively and efficiently.
  • the pedaling pedestal may include a pair of foot pedals which are tilted toward the saddle on the base and configured so as to be upped and downed within a predetermined stroke range, and an elastic body for pushing the foot pedals up.
  • a driving device for upping and downing the foot pedals within a predetermined stroke range may be provided.
  • the driving device can assist the exercise of the user so that the opportunity of using the exercise machine can be provided for many users including handicapped users.
  • the handle may be attached to a holding member fixed to the top end of the second elastic flexible shaft so as to be movably right and left. Then, a driving means for moving the handle right and left is mounted at the holding member. Then, a controlling device for the driving means is provided in the vicinity of a grip of the handle or on the top of the holding member. Therefore, if the handle is forced (automatically) to be driven by the driving mechanism, the user can take complex exercise from his or her shoulders to his or her legs based on the body function to balance his or her body so that the user can train his or her muscles of his or her legs and arms effectively and efficiently and develop the sense of balance effectively and efficiently.
  • Still another embodiment of the present invention relates to an exercise machine, including: a base; a saddle provided on the base via an elastic flexible shaft; a pedaling pedestal with a pair of rotation pedals provided on the base so that a rotation axis of the pair of rotation pedals is tilted toward said saddle; and a handle attached to the base via a movable member configured so as to be moved forward and backward.
  • the exercise machine includes the base, the saddle and the pedaling pedestal with the pair of rotation pedals which are provided at respective predetermined portions of the base and the handle so that the saddle is attached to the base via the elastic flexible shaft and the handle is attached to the base via the movable member configured so as to be moved forward and backward. Therefore, when a user sits on the saddle and conducts alternate pedaling action using the rotation pedals under the state where the user puts his or her feet onto the rotation pedals, the saddle and the handle are swung unstably so as to conduct a complex exercise from his or her shoulders to his or her legs based on the body function to balance his or her body. Therefore, the muscles of the legs and arms of the user can be trained simultaneously and the sense of balance of the user can be developed.
  • the degree of the swing can be enlarged in comparison with the degree of the swing of the exercise machine by the pedaling action as described above. Therefore, the muscles of the user can be trained effectively and efficiently, and the sense of balance of the user can be developed effectively and efficiently. Since the rotation exercise is employed, the muscle of the legs of the user can be developed.
  • the muscle of abdomen and another muscle on the abdomen of the user can be trained intensively when the handle is positioned backward.
  • the exercise machine may include a load controlling means for applying a load to the movable member so as to control the load for the forward and backward movement of the movable member. Therefore, the swing degree of the handle can be appropriately controlled by adjusting the load to the movable member so that the total swing degree of the exercise machine can be appropriately controlled.
  • the base may include a pair of pipes positioned in parallel and another pair of pipes which are elongated upward from the pair of pipes in parallel and supports the saddle, respectively.
  • the saddle is connected with the top end of the elastic flexible shaft so as to be freely swung.
  • the unstable swing can be brought about for the exercise machine easily and effectively.
  • the exercise machine may include a driving device for swinging the saddle connected with the elastic flexible shaft.
  • the saddle is swung unstably in accordance with the rotation action and is forced (automatically) to be swung by the driving device so as to render the swing state of the saddle complex. Therefore, the user can take complex exercise from his or her shoulders to his or her legs based on the body function to balance his or her body so that the user can train his or her muscles of his or her legs and arms effectively and efficiently and develop the sense of balance effectively and efficiently.
  • the pedaling pedestal includes a rotation load-controlling means for controlling a rotation load of the pair of rotation pedals.
  • a rotation load-controlling means for controlling a rotation load of the pair of rotation pedals.
  • the distance between the rotation pedals is set larger than the distance between the legs of the user by 10% or more when the user sits on the saddle. In this case, since the stroke in rotation of the rotation pedals is increased, the muscle of the legs of the user can be trained effectively and efficiently, and the iliopsoas muscle and psoas major muscle of the user can be also trained effectively and efficiently.
  • an exercise machine which can exercise every part of the body, train the muscle of the arms in addition to the particular part of the body through the direct performance of the exercise machine, and improve balance.
  • an exercise machine for a user short on physical strength to easily use the exercise machine through the assistance for the user's exercise.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view showing a first embodiment of the exercise machine of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an elevational view showing the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a fragmentary sectional view showing the saddle and other portions in the vicinity of the saddle of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the pedaling pedestal of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the structure of the pedaling pedestal of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 6 relates to schematic views for explaining the pedaling action of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the handle and other portions in the vicinity of the handle of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the structure of the driving mechanism of the handle of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the use situation of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the exercise machine of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a side view showing the exercise machine shown in FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the saddle of the exercise machine shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 .
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a modified saddle of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a modified embodiment of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 15 is a side view of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 14 .
  • coil spring 19 . . . connecting box, 20 . . . grip, 21 . . . driving mechanism, 22 . . . base, 23 . . . rail mechanism, 24 . . . cum mechanism, 25 . . . motor, 26 . . . crank mechanism, 27 . . . control button, 31 . . . base, 32 . . . saddle, 33 . . . rotation pedal, 34 . . . pedaling pedestal, 35 . . . handle, 38 . . . coil spring, 39 . . . movement controlling device, 33 A . . . crank, 39 A . . . dumper
  • the exercise machine of this embodiment includes a base 1 , a saddle 2 provided at the rear side of the base 1 , a pedaling pedestal 4 with a pair of foot pedals 3 , 3 and a handle 5 .
  • the exercise machine also includes at least a pair of pipes 6 , 6 which are provided in parallel and curved upward forward the front side of the base 1 and auxiliary members 7 , 7 . . . 7 .
  • the saddle 2 is attached to the base 1 by a coil spring 8 with a predetermined stiffness.
  • the stiffness of the coil spring 8 is set so that the coil spring 8 can support a user against the vertical stress originated from the weight of the user and bended by the bending stress originated from the weight of the user when the user tilts himself or herself.
  • the saddle 2 is joined with the coil spring 8 by fitting the hemispheric portion 9 positioned at the top end of the coil spring 8 to the hemispheric depressed portion 10 positioned at the bottom of the saddle 2 so that the saddle 2 can be swung freely.
  • the pedaling pedestal 4 is configured such that the foot pedals 3 , 3 are provided on the surface of a case 11 in the side of the user.
  • the pedals 3 , 3 can be upped and downed within a predetermined stroke range.
  • the angle of the foot pedals 3 , 3 for the surface of the case 11 is set so that when the user puts his or her feet onto the pedals 3 , 3 , the knees of the user can be bended by 90 degrees or more.
  • the pedals 3 , 3 can be moved by human power or a motor (not shown).
  • FIG. 5 shows the mechanism for controlling the stroke length and load of the foot pedals 3 , 3 under a state of cross section.
  • the foot pedals 3 , 3 of the pedaling pedestal 4 are supported flexibly by the case 11 via respective coil springs 13 , 13 so as to be able to be pushed flexibly into the case 11 by a predetermined stroke.
  • the coil springs 13 , 13 are accommodated in between the top plate of the case 11 and the base 1 via holding plates 14 , 14 .
  • the distance between the holing plates 14 , 14 can be controlled by a rack 15 and a pinion 16 engaged with the rack 15 .
  • the pinion 16 is configured so as to be rotated by the strength controlling handle 12 . Namely, when the strength controlling handle 12 is rotated, the pinion 16 is also rotated so that the distance between the holding plates 14 , 14 is decreased. In this case, since the stiffness of the coil springs 13 , 13 is increased, the amount of pedaling exercise is also increased, but the pedaling stroke is decreased.
  • the pedaling action of the foot pedals 3 , 3 may be conducted by the alternate pedaling of the feet of the user.
  • the pedaling action of the foot pedals 3 , 3 may be conducted by the simultaneous pedaling of the feet of the user. If the amount of the pedaling exercise becomes beyond a prescribed amount of exercise, the load of the foot pedals 3 , 3 is decreased, irrespective of the control by the strength controlling handle 12 and the kind of the pedaling action.
  • the handle 5 includes a handle main body 17 configured so as to be gripped with both hands of the user, a coil spring 18 with a predetermined stiffness for supporting the handle main body 17 so as to be almost orthogonal to the base 1 , and a connecting box 19 for connecting the handle main body 17 to the coil spring 18 .
  • Reference numerals 20 , 20 designate grips covering both ends of the handle main body 17 .
  • the driving mechanism 21 of the handle main body 17 is accommodated in the connecting box 19 .
  • the driving mechanism 21 includes a base 22 for fixing the handle main body 17 , a rail mechanisms 23 , 23 and a cum mechanism 24 for reciprocating the base 22 on the rail mechanisms 23 , 23 .
  • Reference numerals 27 , 27 designate control buttons for controlling the velocity and distance of the reciprocating movement of the base 22 .
  • the first mode means that a user takes exercise with the exercise machine by himself or herself using no driving device.
  • the user steps over the base 1 and sits on the saddle 2 so that the user holds the grips 20 , 20 of the handle 17 and puts his or her feet on the foot pedals 3 , 3 .
  • the reactive force in proportion to the stroke of the pedaling action is created at the foot pedals 3 by the elastic force of the coil spring 13 .
  • the saddle 2 is rotated and swung largely by the coil spring 8 .
  • the handle 17 is also bended by the bending stress originated from the unbalance in gripping force of both arms of the user because the user conducts the weight shift. Therefore, the user becomes more unbalanced by the combination of the reactive force acting on the user and the unbalance of the gripping force of the user.
  • the unbalanced reactive elastic force acts on the user from the handle 5 , the saddle 2 and the foot pedals 3 , the user shifts his or her arms, legs, waist and upper body and the like so as to balance the unbalanced reactive elastic force. As a result, the user can exercise every part of the body and develop the sense of balance.
  • the second mode means that a user takes exercise with the exercise machine using a driving device for the foot pedals.
  • the fundamental operation of the exercise machine is similar to the one in the first mode so that the explanation for the fundamental operation will be omitted.
  • the second mode since the pedaling exercise is conducted irrespective of the intention of a user, the user moves his or her arms, waist and upper body in synchronization with the movement of the foot pedals 3 . According to the second mode of the exercise machine, therefore, the user can conduct advanced reflex exercise because the user takes action in view of the prospect of the movement of the foot pedals 3 prior to the practical movement of the foot pedals 3 . Also, the user can conduct the same exercise as the one in the first mode.
  • the third mode means that a user takes exercise with the exercise machine using right and left reciprocating motion of the handle 17 by a driving device.
  • the motor 23 provided on the grip of the handle 17 is switched on to start the right and left reciprocating motion of the handle 17 .
  • the user must balance himself or herself in accordance with the right and left reciprocating motion of the handle 17 by moving his or her legs, waist and the upper body. Therefore, the user can exercise a particular portion of himself or herself different from the second mode exercise and then, the user can conduct the reflex exercise in the same manner as the second mode exercise.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the exercise machine of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a side view showing the exercise machine shown in FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the saddle of the exercise machine.
  • the exercise machine of this embodiment includes a base 31 made of a pair of pipes positioned in parallel and another pair of pipes which are elongated upward from almost the centers of the pair of pipes in parallel, respectively, and a saddle 32 attached to the base 31 via a coil spring 38 .
  • the stiffness of the coil spring 38 is set so that the coil spring 38 can support a user against the vertical stress originated from the weight of the user and bended by the bending stress originated from the weight of the user when the user tilts himself or herself.
  • the end portion of the coil spring 38 is fixed to the saddle 32 with a jig (not shown) so that the saddle 2 can be fixed to the coil spring 38 .
  • a pedaling pedestal 34 is attached to one of the pair of pipes elongated upward from the parallel pipes of the base 31 , and a pair of rotation pedals 33 are provided at the pedaling pedestal 34 via a pair of cranks 33 A protruding from both sides of the pedaling pedestal 34 , respectively.
  • the pedaling pedestal 34 is attached to the base 31 under the condition that the rotation axis of the rotation pedals 33 is tilted forward the saddle 32 .
  • the elongated pipes of the base 31 rises up from the front side of the saddle 32 to support a handle 35 .
  • the handle 35 is connected with a movement controlling device (movable member) 39 configured such that a predetermined load is applied to the handle 35 .
  • the movement controlling device is directly supported by the elongated pipes so that the handle 35 is indirectly supported by the elongated pipes.
  • the handle 35 is configured in the same manner as the handle of a normal bicycle so that the user can grip the handle 35 with his or her hands.
  • the saddle 32 is swung unstably and the handle 35 is moved forward and backward. Therefore, the user can conduct complex exercise from his or her shoulders to his or her legs based on the body function to balance the body of the user. As a result, the muscles of the legs and arms of the user can be trained simultaneously and the sense of balance of the user can be developed.
  • the saddle 32 since the saddle 32 is swung by the rotation of the rotation pedals 33 , the saddle 32 can be swung largely in comparison with the first embodiment where the saddle 2 is swung by the pedaling action of the user. According to the large swing of the exercise machine, therefore, the muscle training and the sense of balance can be developed effectively and efficiently. Since the rotation exercise is employed, the muscular strength of the legs of the user can be developed in comparison with the pedaling action of the user.
  • the muscle of the back and another muscle on the back of the user can be trained intensively when the handle 35 is positioned forward.
  • the muscle of abdomen and another muscle on the abdomen of the user can be trained intensively when the handle 35 is positioned backward.
  • the handle 35 since the handle 35 is connected with the movement controlling device 39 , the load to move the handle 35 forward and backward can be controlled by controlling the dumper 39 A provided at the movement controlling device 39 . Therefore, the swing of the handle 35 can be controlled by adjusting the load applied to the handle 35 , and thus, the degree of the unstable swing as described above can be appropriately controlled.
  • the distance between the rotation pedals 33 provided at both sides of the pedaling pedestal 34 can be set larger than the distance between the legs of the user when the user sits on the saddle 32 by 10% or more with the cranks 33 A.
  • the distance between the rotation pedals 33 may be set to about 22 cm.
  • the stroke in rotation of the rotation pedals 33 is increased, the muscle of the legs of the user can be trained effectively and efficiently, and the iliopsoas muscle and psoas major muscle of the user can be also trained effectively and efficiently.
  • the pedaling pedestal 34 may include a rotation load-controlling means therein so as to control the load of the rotation motion of the rotation pedals 33 .
  • the training degree of the legs' muscle of the user in accordance with the rotation exercise can be changed freely and the swing condition of the saddle 32 in accordance with the rotation exercise can be changed freely. Therefore, the training degree of the legs, muscle and arms' muscle of the user can be appropriately controlled and the sense of balance of the user can be also appropriately controlled.
  • the rotation load-controlling means may be made of a means using sliding force such as a brake member.
  • a driving device may be connected with the top ends of the coil springs 38 so as to be pitched freely. Moreover, that the user can maintain his or her waist on the saddle 32 due to the shape of the saddle 32 and the user can swing his or her upper body is preferable. Namely, the saddle 32 is swung unstably in accordance with the rotation motion and is forced (automatically) to be swung by the driving device so as to render the swing state of the saddle 32 complex.
  • the user can take complex exercise from his or her shoulders to his or her legs based on the body function to balance his or her body so that the user can train his or her muscles of his or her legs and arms effectively and efficiently and develop the sense of balance effectively and efficiently.
  • Such an exercise as described above is called as pilates exercise.
  • FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a modified saddle of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 10 .
  • the two coil springs 38 are provided at the bottom of the saddle 32 , but in this embodiment, three coil springs 38 are provided at the bottom of the saddle 32 . Therefore, when the saddle 32 is employed, the upper body of the user can be swung three-dimensionally so that the user can train his or her muscles and develop the sense of balance as described above.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a modified embodiment of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 10
  • FIG. 15 is a side view of the exercise machine shown in FIG. 14
  • the handle 35 is bended and configured such that the user can grip the top bending portions of the handle 35 , different from the embodiment relating to FIG. 10 .
  • Other constituent components in this embodiment are similar to the ones in the above-described embodiment relating to FIG. 10 . In this embodiment, therefore, the user can grip the handle 35 with certainty so that the user can conduct forward and backward moving exercise of the upper body using the handle 35 .

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