WO2019211819A1

WO2019211819A1 - Flexible multi-functional training pad

Info

Publication number: WO2019211819A1
Application number: PCT/IB2019/053663
Authority: WO
Inventors: Damjan Klampfer
Original assignee: Trgovina In Storitve - Damjan Klamfer SP
Current assignee: Trgovina In Storitve - Damjan Klamfer SP
Priority date: 2018-05-04
Filing date: 2019-05-04
Publication date: 2019-11-07
Anticipated expiration: 2020-11-04
Also published as: SI25487A

Abstract

The Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad is adapted for the custom installation of various ergonomic elements, including: movable pedals (2.2), transverse and longitudinal movable pedals (2.P), circular rotating plate (3), or board (D). It is intended for the exerciser's training in indoor or outdoor spaces. The Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad can be used independently, or installed on additional training aids. The base plate (1) has layout slots (1.3) embedded in which the ergonomic elements are installed and fixed with screws (4). The ergonomic elements can be installed in any number and at any position in relation to the layout slots (1.3). The base plate may have built-in wheels (1.1). It may also be equipped with one or two safety wheels (1.2). The wheels (1.1) and (1.2) have the function of guiding the base plate (1) when moving it along the rails. The height of ergonomic elements can be adjusted according to the length of brackets (2) or (2.P.1) or (3.2), or height of bracket (6) and height H of layout slots (1.3).

Description

Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad

The subject of the invention is a technical system that allows for the attachment of various elements on the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad, in the following text also referred to as the Training Pad or Training Surface, whose wheels are mounted on the arc of the ski training machine that is not the subject of this invention.

Various elements intended as the ergonomic base for the exerciser’s feet using the training pad can be added and removed from the training pad.

The exerciser can conveniently adjust the ergonomics - the position of the selected elements on the training surface.

The entire framework consists of the so-called training pad which using the wheels is mounted on the arc of the ski training machine, which is not the subject of this proposed invention, and elements-for the ergonomic connection between the exerciser and the training pad.

The base plate of the training pad has embedded grooves, holes and various shaping elements which are necessary for the mechanical joints of the elements fixed onto the base plate of the training pad.

The elements for the ergonomic connection of the exerciser with the training pad or the base plate vary and are described in detail further below in the text.

The described system is designed for the ergonomically correct position of an individual person exercising on the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad and allows for the selection of various elements for different exercises. It is also intended for a quick and easy adjustment of the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad for various exercises and different exercisers’ mass and height. It is designed for professional use or as a device for general exercise and recreation.

The described invention presents the solution to a problem; the user - skier or exerciser - can now quickly and easily adjust the ergonomic elements which form the connection between the exerciser’s feet and the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad. The exerciser can also install a circular plate or various asymmetric elements on which they stand during the exercise.

Similar systems are already known as public goods or patents but are primarily used in machine tools as clamping tools and clamping tables for securing workpieces, etc.

In applications where they would function as sports equipment or training devices, such or similar systems haven’t been found.

In the SIPO (Slovenian Intellectual Property Office) database, the following, at first glance related, patents can be found:

Patent: Movement simulator

Application No: 200800327

Application date: 31/12/2008

This patent shows a movement simulator consisting of a seat mounted on four telescopic legs that are extended when the device is in use but otherwise folded into the seat which can thus also be used as a regular armchair.

This device is fitted with an extendible pedal holder on the front bottom side, and a mobile mounting bracket for a keyboard and monitor above the backrest, while the compartment under the seat is fitted with a compressor station with cylinder-controlling valves and a central computer unit controlling device which ensures the movement of the aforementioned cylinders. This patent utilises the targeted technical invention of controlling the telescopic legs of the seat on which the user sits and controls it. This patent does not utilise any ergonomic elements and is designed in a completely different way from our presented invention.

This patent uses technical inventions that are completely different from the invention we are presenting.

Patent: Balance board with electrical stimulator

Application No: 201000155

Application date: 24/05/2010

The balance board with electrical stimulator is compact and easy to use, and enables the performance of numerous dynamic balance exercises through the electrical stimulation of soles. The device consists of a base board with two pairs of built-in electrodes and an electrical stimulator.

The electrical stimulator regulates the desired amplitude and frequency of sole stimulations. The device can be used as a training aid in medicine, rehabilitation procedures and preventive sports training.

This invention utilises a technique for data excitation with electrical impulses and is technically designed in a completely different way from our presented invention.

In contrast to our presented invention, it does not use any ergonomic elements, and is therefore fundamentally different and offers no similar technical solutions.

Patent: Rowing technique training system

Application No: 201100243

Application date: 04/07/2011

This patent presents the invention of a system for the training of movement techniques in sports, especially rowing, or for the rehabilitation of persons for maintaining and recovering their movement and functional abilities, which includes the device for performing movement, preferably rowing exercises, such as a rowing simulator, and is of any known type. The device detects and measures forces and moves the inertial sensors. The processing unit handles the measured and previously entered quantities.

Primarily, this patent deals with the measurement of forces of the exerciser and does not condition the exercising mode with a specific surface which is the basic technical invention of our presented invention.

Furthermore, it also uses technical solutions that are completely different from our presented invention, therefore it shares no common technical characteristics with the presented invention.

Patent: Free fall simulator

Application No: 200330191

Application date: 04/09/2003

It is concerned with the free fall simulation and neither uses any ergonomic elements nor considers any arbitrary attachments of individual elements.

This patent deals with technical inventions that are completely different from our presented invention.

Patent: Haptic driving simulator

Application No: 201300212

Application date: 02/08/2013

This patent deals with the technical invention of a vehicle driving simulator, particularly a land vehicle, for which it is typical that it summarises the information via the head-up display helmet or a similar head-up display device, while the user sits in the seat. The simulator generates acceleration levels for helmet movements.

This patent deals with completely different technical inventions to the above-presented invention and fundamentally differs from our presented invention.

While the helmet is an ergonomically designed element, the patent does not handle individual adjustments that might be related to our technical solutions regarding the proposed invention.

This patent, too, is in no way similar to our proposed invention.

The patented inventions listed above use technical solutions/inventions that are fundamentally different from our proposed invention.

Our proposed invention can be distinguished from the presented inventions in that the exerciser/skier can independently and very easily adjust the Multi-Functional Training Pad to their needs according to the physiology and selected exercise.

The said invention is described in detail below with the description of the case and the submitted figures which show the following:

Figure 1: Shows the plan view of the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Surface, on which two movable pedals 2.2 are fixed by brackets 2 on one bolt 2.1. Also visible are wheels 1.1 attached to the base plate 1 and safety wheel 1.2 fixed to bracket 1.2.2.

Figure 2: Shows the front view of Figure 1.

Figure 3: Shows screw 4 with which brackets 2 are attached to the base plate 1.

Figure 4: Shows the plan view of the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Surface, on which two transverse and longitudinal movable pedals 2.P are attached via layout slots 1.3 using screws 4. Also visible are the wheels 1.1 attached to the base plate 1 and safety wheel 1.2 fixed to bracket 1.2.2.

Figure 5: Shows the front view of Figure 4.

Figure 6: Shows the plan view of the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Surface, on which the circular rotating plate 3 is attached via layout slots 1.3 using screws 4. Also visible are wheels 1.1 attached to the base plate 1 and safety wheel 1.2 fixed to bracket

1.2.2.

Figure 7: Shows the front view of Figure 6.

Figure 8: Shows the plan view of the circular rotating plate 3, which is mounted on the auxiliary plate 3.1 in any known desired way.

Figure 9: Shows the front view of Figure 8.

Figure 10: Shows the plan view of the transverse and longitudinal movable pedal 2.P with visible axle 2.A.1, spring 2.V.1, ski boot mounting via ergonomic grip 2. P.3 and marked SP movement direction of ergonomic grip 2.P.3 along axle 2.A.I.

Figure 11: Shows the front view of Figure 10.

Figure 12: Shows the side view of Figure 10.

Figure 13: Shows the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Surface, displaying an alternative way of attaching movable pedals 2.2, or transverse and longitudinal movable pedals 2.P, or the circular rotating plate 3. The illustrated mounting method is in the shape of sledges 1.D, a pair of which can be installed on the plan view surface of the base plate 1 or at the edges of the base plate 1, while the mechanical connection is formed by clamp system 5 that consists of a screw, nut and an eccentric. Figure 14: Shows the bracket 2 with the clamp system 5, which is installed via the sledge layout slot l.D on the base plate.

Figure 15: Shows the side view of Figure 14

Figure 16: Shows clamp system 5 and the components.

Figure 17: Shows the attachment of the board D to the base plate 1 according to the movement of the base plate 1.

Figure 18: Shows the attachment of the board D to the base plate 1 transversely according to the movement of the base plate 1.

Figure 19: shows the detail of the attachment.

The described invention presented in this patent application enables easy, fast and custom modification of the ergonomic elements on the training pad.

The presented invention can be used on any training tools where the exerciser is required to stand on the training aid or ergonomic elements, which are in this case: movable pedals 2.2, transverse and longitudinal movable pedals 2.P, circular rotating plate 3, or board D.

It can be used in apartments, public spaces (fitness centres, hotels, ski schools, academies, etc.), yards or outdoors without limitations.

The entire technical system representing the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad consists of a base plate 1 on which four individual wheels 1.1 are mounted via four axles 1.1.1, while on the bottom part safety wheels 1.2 are mounted via two brackets 1.2.2 with rigidly mounted axles 1.2.1. The base plate 1 has embedded layout slots 1.3 where various ergonomic elements intended as the ergonomic base for the exerciser’s feet can be attached via the screw connection to screw 4. These elements can be two movable pedals 2.2, or two transverse and longitudinal movable pedals 2.P, or one circular rotating plate 3, or one board D. In the following text, these elements are sometimes described with the term: ergonomic elements.

The layout connection between the base plate 1 and movable pedal 2.2 shown by Figure 1 is achieved by placing the bracket 2 into a layout slot 1.3. Bracket 2 has a screw thread embedded for screw 4. When bracket 2 is installed in the layout slot 1.3, tighten screw 4 into bracket 2. As screw 4 is tightened all the way, its head comes in contact with the edge of the base plate at the embedded layout slot 1.3. This causes the bracket 2 to be pressed against the inner side of the edge of the base plate 1, thus, due to the coefficient of friction between the surfaces of the bracket 2 and the inner surface of the edge of the base plate 1, enabling or creating a rigid friction joint between the bracket 2 and base plate 1.

The bracket 2 can be inserted into any layout slot 1.3 embedded into the base plate 1. Layout slots 1.3 can be placed in any position and in any number - from 2 to 50 on each side of the base plate 1, including the edges of the base plate 1.

Once one bracket 2 has been installed, the second bracket 2 can be placed in the same way on the opposite side of the base plate 1. On the upper part of the bracket 2, there is a built-in bolt 2.1 or another rotating linking segment that passes into the movable pedal 2.2. The direction of motion of the SG movable pedal 2.2 is shown in Figure 1.

Layout slots 1.3, brackets 2, 2.P.1, 3.2 and transverse brackets 6 as well as their axle spacings are geometrically designed so that the framework can only be assembled in one correct way. This is called“Poka Yoke”.

The condition for achieving this and the condition for the assembly of the framework to be technically feasible is that width Tl of the groove of the layout slot 1.3 is smaller than the width Ml of the bracket 2. Additionally, the width T2 of the groove of the layout slot 1.3 must be greater or equal to the width Ml of the bracket 2. The thickness T3 of the layout slot must be greater or equal to the thickness M2 of the bracket 2. The next condition is that the diameter PV of the head of screw 4 must be at least 2mm or more greater than the width Tl of the groove of the layout slot 1.3.

The movable pedal 2.2 is mounted on both symmetrical sides by a bolt 2.1 into a flexible connection and can freely rotate around the axis of the bolt 2.1.

Bolt 2.1 is fixed to the bracket 2.

This way, we can select the desired positions of the movable pedal 2.2 on base plate 1. This is shown in Figure 1.

If we wish to install one or two transverse and longitudinal movable pedals 2.P on the base plate 1, the technical system is exactly the same, only that in this case the transverse and longitudinal movable pedal 2.P is already assembled as a whole in the sub-assembly. In this case, the bracket 2.P.1 is pushed into the layout slot 1.3. This is done evenly on both sides of the base plate 1. Bracket 2.P.1 has a screw thread into which screw 4 is tightened, which secures the layout connection in the same way as previously described for the movable pedal 2.2. Bracket 2.P.1 may be identical to bracket 2 or differ from it by the method of mounting an ergonomic element.

The layout slots 1.3 and brackets 2.P.1 are geometrically designed so that the framework can only be assembled in one correct way. This is called“Poka Yoke”.

To achieve this or for the assembly of the framework to be technically feasible, the same conditions as previously described must be met: the width Tl of the groove of the layout slot 1.3 must be smaller than the width Ml of the bracket 2.P.I. Additionally, the width T2 of the groove of the layout slot 1.3 must be greater or equal to the width Ml of the bracket 2.P. I. The thickness T3 of the layout slot must be greater or equal to thickness M2 of the bracket 2.P. I. The next condition is that the diameter PV of the head of screw 4 must be at least 2mm or more greater than the width Tl of the groove of the layout slot

1.3.

This manner of installation is shown in Figure 4.

The transverse and longitudinal pedal 2.P is shown in Figure 10.

Its structure consists of an axle 2.A.1 which is inserted through its brackets and secured on each side against movements in axial direction. This fastening can be done using a thread and nut or split pin and washer, by welding or in any feasible known technical way. The method of securing the axle 2.A.1 against axial shifts is not the subject of this proposed invention and will therefore not be described separately.

The axle 2.A.1 is equipped with bushing 2.P.2, which can move freely along the axle 2.A.1 in the direction SP and radially around the axle 2.A.1 in the direction SR. This is shown in Figures 4, 11 and 12.

The bushing 2.P.2 is rigidly linked to the ergonomic grip 2.P.3, which has the function of connecting the exerciser’s ski boot with the transverse and longitudinal movable pedal 2.P and indirectly with the whole system of the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad.

The ergonomic grip 2. P.3 may be fitted with any ski bindings, which are not the subject of this proposed invention and are known from the prior art.

Pressure springs 2.V.1 are fitted on the axle 2.A.1 on each side of the bushing 2.P.2.

The pressure springs 2.V.1 perform the function of returning the bushing 2. P.2 to the central position while at the same time offering resistance when the bushing 2.P.2 is moving from the centre towards each side. This way, the springs 2.V.1 offer a certain resistance which is felt by the exerciser as an additional resistance that enables the practicing of more sophisticated exercises and puts strain on specific muscles which would otherwise not be under pressure.

On each side of the transverse and longitudinal movable pedal 2.P, the bracket is extended by the bracket 2.P.1 , which has a built-in thread for a screw 4, similar to bracket

2.

If we wish to install the circular rotating plate 3 on the base plate 1, we proceed by inserting the plate 3.1, which has four brackets 3.2, into the base plate 1 so that it is parallel to the base plate 1 and all four brackets 3.2 are parallel/evenly lodged/inserted into the layout slots 1.3. We can choose any positions of the layout slots 1.3, thus achieving various positions of the circular rotating plate 3 on the base plate 1.

The brackets 3.2 have threaded holes for the screws 4 that compress the surfaces of the screws 4, brackets 3.2 and vertical surfaces of the layout slots 1.3 with the tensile force and create a rigid connection of the base plate 1 to the plate 3.1 due to the coefficient of friction between these surfaces.

This method of attaching the circular rotating plate 3 to the base plate 1 is shown in Figure 6; the circular rotating plate 3 is shown in Figure 8.

The circular rotating plate 3 is mounted on the plate 3.1 so that it can rotate freely around the central point S. The mounting method is not the subject of this proposed invention. Alternatively, any known technical methods from the existing state of the art may be implemented.

The layout slots 1.3 and brackets 3.2 are geometrically designed so that the framework can only be assembled in one correct way. This is called“Poka Yoke”. To achieve“Poka Yoke” and for the assembly of the framework to be technically feasible, the same conditions as previously described must be met when installing the circular rotating plate 3 on the base plate 1: the width Tl of the groove of the layout slot 1.3 must be smaller than the width Ml of the bracket 3.2. Additionally, the width T2 of the groove of the layout slot 1.3 must be greater or equal to the width Ml of the bracket 3.2. The thickness T3 of the layout slot must be greater or equal to the thickness M2 of the bracket 3.2. The next condition is that the diameter PV of the head of screw 4 must be at least 2mm or more greater than the width Tl of the groove of the layout slot 1.3.

In this variant, the following condition must also be considered which requires that the axle spacing M3.2 must be equal to or an integer multiple with the axle spacing A of layout slot 1.3.

The circular rotating plate is shown in Figure 8.

In addition to or in place of the layout slots 1.3, the base plate 1 may have so-called sledges 1.D fixed to the plan view surface of the base plate 1. The sledges 1.D can also be attached to the side edges of the base plate 1. If we connect ergonomic elements via the sledges l.D, the ergonomic elements that we want to connect to the base plate 1 must have the so-called negative shape of sledges l.D built in, which are marked 2.D.

The sledge l.D and negative sledge 2.D are designed in such a way that negative sledge 2.D fits into the groove l.D.l of the sledge l.D. This joint is shown in Figure 13.

The ergonomic elements can be moved freely along the sledges l.D and the optimal position can be determined according to the user’s (exerciser’s) wishes.

The sledges l.D rigidly connect the ergonomic elements in the transverse direction relative to the motion of the ergonomic elements along the sledges l.D; in the direction of motion, they are freely movable. Additionally, they may be lifted off the sledges l.D.

In order to prevent these shifts, which are acceptable during the set-up and unwanted while exercising, the entire joint is secured against movements by the clamp system 5. The ergonomic elements have embedded bores IZ through which the clamp system 5 is inserted.

The clamp system 5 consists of screw 5.1, lower layout nut 5.2, upper washer 5.3.1, handle with an eccentric 5.3 and an axle 5.3.2.

The whole clamp system 5 is similar to the clamp system which is already known from the existing state of the art and is used for fastening wheel axles, especially in sports bicycles for personal use.

The layout nut 5.2 is secured at the bottom side of the sledge 1.D, i.e. in the groove 1.D.1. Screw 5.1 passes through the bore IZ via the groove l.D.l, where it is tightened into the layout nut 5.2. The final clamping force of the screw 5.1 is reached by pushing the eccentric 5.3 downwards in the direction Z. By moving the eccentric 5.3 upwards in the direction O, the clamp system 5 is unlocked.

With the clamp system 5 open, the ergonomic elements can be moved freely along the sledges l.D.

This method is shown in Figure 13.

The bores 1.5 on the base plate 1 may be located on different positions and may come in various dimensions and numbers. They are necessary for the subsequent adjustment of the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad in relation to other systems, which are not the subject of this invention.

The bores 1.4 on the base plate 1 may be located on different positions and may come in various dimensions and numbers. They are necessary for the subsequent adjustment of the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad in relation to other systems, which are not the subject of this invention. The wheels 1.1 on the base plate 1 are freely mounted over the axle 1.1.1 and are installed in each comer of the base plate. The size of the wheels 1.1 ranges from fi=20mm to fi=200mm, and their thickness from 5mm to l50mm. The outer tread surface of the wheels 1.1 may be cambered or shaped according to a custom cross section.

The material from which the wheels 1.1 are made can be custom. The wheels 1.1 can also be implemented as inflatable wheels with an inner tube.

The safety wheel 1.2 is freely mounted over the axle 1.2.1 on the bracket 1.2.2 in the middle of the base plate 1. The safety wheel 1.2 can be installed on one or both sides of the base plate 1.

The safety wheel 1.2 can be manufactured from different materials, and can have various treads, diameters and widths as follows: The size of wheels 1.2 ranges from fi=20mm to fi=200mm, and their thickness from 5mm to l50mm. The outer tread surface of the wheels 1.2 may be cambered or shaped according to a custom cross section.

The safety wheel 1.2 can also be mounted via a dynamo, alternator or magnetic brake, which, during the rotation of the safety wheel 1.2, takes the kinetic energy of the safety wheel 1.2 and converts it into electrical energy. This causes the wheel 1.2 to brake and generates electrical energy.

The base plate can have up to four wheels 1.1 installed, each in its own comer of the base plate 1. It may also be equipped with one or two safety wheels 1.2, which are generally installed in the middle of the base plate 1.

The wheels 1.1 and safety wheels 1.2 perform the function of guiding the base plate 1 when driving it along the rails. The estimated height H of layout slot 1.3 on the base plate ranges from H=5mm to H=400mm.

The estimated number of layout slots 1.3, installed on the base plate, ranges from 2 to 50 on each side of base plate 1.

Other intended functional dimensions of the layout slots 1.3 are the following:

Tl=5mm to 250mm; T2=8mm to 400mm; T3=2mm to 30mm.

According to the previous descriptions, all ergonomic elements may be pushed completely into the base plate 1 or into the final position in the layout slots 1.3. They can also be lifted from the final position in the layout slots 1.3 to a higher level. The set position is secured or fastened by tightening the screw 4, which creates a rigid connection between the layout slots 1.3 and the individual brackets of the ergonomic elements.

How much this lift can measure for the ergonomic elements - movable pedals 2.2 - depends on the length of the brackets 2, which are installed in the layout slots 1.3, and height H of the layout slots 1.3.

For transverse and longitudinal movable pedals 2.P, the lift depends on the length of the brackets 2.P.1 and height H of the layout slots 1.3.

For the circular rotating plate 3, the lift depends on the length of the brackets 3.2 and height H of the layout slots 1.3.

It is also possible to install a so-called board D on the base plate 1, fastened over two rubber brackets 7 with the hardness ranging from 10 to 200 Shore, which are fixed by screws 9 and nuts with washers 7.1.1 to the board D and on the bottom side to the transverse bracket 6 equally by screws 9 and nuts with washers 7.1.1. There may be a single transverse bracket 6 extending between both rubber brackets 7, or there may be two. It is important that the transverse bracket 6 bears the entire load connection between the board D and the base plate 1. In this case, this also includes loads caused by pre-stressed elastic bands 8. On each side of the rubber brackets 7, there are vulcanised steel plates 9.1, on which screws 9 are welded with the dimensions from M6 to Ml 8. Using these screws 9, the rubber bracket 7 is screwed onto the board D through holes 7.1 in the board D with a nut and washer 7.1.1. On the bottom side, the screws 9 of the rubber brackets 7 are tightened through the central hole on the transverse bracket 6 using nuts and washers 7.1.1, similar to the board D. The transverse bracket 6 is then fastened to the base plate 1 via the layout slots 1.3 and screws 4, similar to the other ergonomic tools, as described in the text above.

The dimensions of the rubber brackets range from FI=20mm to FI=200mm, their lengths from L=20mm to L=300mm and their hardness from 10 to 200 Shore. Additionally, they may have custom cross sections and similar surfaces as described above. Board D has a lower bracket 6.1 attached on the bottom side approximately at the middle of its length. The lower bracket 6.1 is fixed to a board D via two brackets 6.1.2, which are transversely installed on the length of the board D. The attachment of these brackets to the board D can be done through a screw connection or by any other known technical method.

The brackets 6.1.2 are fixed to the lower bracket 6.1 by a weld or screw connection, or the brackets 6.1.2 and the lower bracket 6.1 are constructed from a single piece.

On each of its sides, the lower bracket 6.1 has embedded so-called seats 6.1.1 with a groove where elastic bands 8 are laid; there may be one or up to 20 elastic bands 8 on one side of the lower bracket 6.1.

An elastic band 8 is fastened over the seat 6.1.1 with a groove where it passes through the holes 6.3 on each side in transverse bracket 6. At the lower end of the elastic bands 8, at every exit of the elastics band 8 from the holes 6.3, nodes 8.1 are made at such length of the elastic bands (8) that the preload F of the elastic bands 8 ranging from F=0.lN to F=200N is achieved.

Preload F of elastic bands 8 can be freely set by positioning nodes 8.1 according to the exerciser’s wishes.

Claims

Patent claims

1. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad, characterised in that it is comprised of the following sub-assemblies: a base plate (1) having, on each side, built-in from 2 to 50 layout slots (1.3) and may have embedded a custom number of bores (1.5) and bores (1.4) of arbitrary dimensions at any position; four axles (1.1.1); wheels

(1.1); one or two brackets (1.2.2) on each side of said base plate (1) into which an axle (1.2.1) is installed having a freely mounted safety wheel (1.2), which may also be mounted via a dynamo, alternator or magnetic brake, which, during the rotation of said safety wheel (1.2), takes the kinetic energy of the said safety wheel (1.2) and converts it into electrical energy.

2. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that

through said layout slots (1.3), various ergonomic elements are installed to said base plate (1), which may include: movable pedals (2.2), transverse and longitudinal movable pedals (2.P), a circular rotating plate (3), or a board (D).

3. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 2, characterised in that

ergonomic elements are installed so that their brackets (2) for said movable pedals

(2.2), or brackets (2.P.1) for said transverse and longitudinal movable pedals (2.P), or brackets (3.2) for said circular rotating plate (3), or transverse bracket (6) for said board (D) are pushed into the layout slots (1.3), which are embedded into the base plate (1), and the connection in each layout slot (1.3) is fastened or secured by tightening a screw (4).

4. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 3, characterised in that the brackets (2), brackets (2.P.1), brackets (3.2) and transverse brackets (6) have embedded bores with a screw thread for said screw (4).

5. The procedure for the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 4, characterised in that when the brackets (2) or (2.P.1) or (3.2) or (6) are inserted into the layout slots (1.3), the screw (4) is tightened into the threads of the brackets, at which point the head of the screw (4) comes into contact with the edge of the base plate (1) where a layout slot (1.3) is located and causes that the bracket (2) or bracket (2.P.1) or bracket (3.2) or transverse bracket (6) is pressed against the inner edge of the base plate (1), thus, due to the coefficient of friction between the surfaces of the bracket (2) or bracket (2.P.1) or bracket (3.2) or transverse bracket (6) and the inner edge of the base plate (1), creating a rigid friction joint between bracket (2) or bracket (2.P.1) or bracket (3.2) or transverse bracket (6) and the base plate (1).

6. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 3, characterised in that the layout slots (1.3) and brackets (2), (2.P.1) and (3.2) as well as transverse brackets (6) and their axle spacings are geometrically designed so that the framework can only be assembled in one correct way.

7. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 6, characterised in that the width (Tl) of a groove of said layout slot (1.3) is smaller than the width (Ml) of said bracket (2) and/or bracket (2.P.1) and/or bracket (3.2) and/or transverse bracket (6), the width (T2) of said groove of said layout slot (1.3) is greater or equal to the width (Ml) of the bracket (2) and/or bracket (2.P.1) and/or bracket (3.2) and/or transverse bracket (6), the thickness (T3) of the layout slot (1.3) is greater or equal to the thickness (M2) of the bracket (2) and/or bracket (2.P.1) and/or bracket (3.2) and/or transverse bracket (6), and the diameter (PV) of the head of said screw (4) is at least 2mm or more greater than the width (Tl) of said groove of said layout slot (1.3).

8. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 2, characterised in that the structure of the transverse and longitudinal movable pedal (2.P) consists of an axle (2.A.1) which is inserted through its brackets and secured on each side against movements in axial direction using a thread and nut or split pin and washer, by welding or in any feasible known technical way; said axle (2.A.1) is equipped with a bushing (2.P.2), which can move freely along said axle (2.A.1) in direction (SP) and radially around said axle (2.A.1) in direction (SR).

9. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 8, characterised in that said bushing (2. P.2) is rigidly linked to an ergonomic grip (2.P.3), which connects the exerciser’s ski boot with the transverse and longitudinal movable pedal (2.P).

10. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 9, characterised in that

pressure springs (2.V.1) are fitted on said axle (2.A.1) on each side of said bushing (2.P.2), which perform the function of returning the bushing (2.P.2) to the central position while at the same time offering resistance when the bushing (2.P.2) is moving from the centre towards each side.

11. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claims 3 and 10, characterised in that on each side of the transverse and longitudinal movable pedal (2.P), the bracket is extended by the bracket (2.P.1), which has a built-in thread for the screw

(4).

12. The procedure for the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 2,

characterised in that when installing the circular rotating plate (3), we proceed by inserting a plate (3.1), which has installed four brackets (3.2), into the base plate (1) so that it is parallel to said base plate (1) and all four brackets (3.2) are evenly lodged/inserted into the layout slots (1.3); the positions of layout slots (1.3) on the base plate (1) may be arbitrarily selected.

13. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 2, characterised in that the circular rotating plate (3) is mounted on said plate (3.1) so that it can rotate freely around a central point (S); any known mounting method from the prior art may be implemented.

14. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claims 7 and 12, characterised in that an axle spacing (M3.2) must be equal to or an integer multiple with an axle spacing (A) of the layout slot (1.3).

15. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 2, characterised in that in addition to or in place of the layout slots (1.3), the base plate (1) may have sledges (l.D) fixed to the plan view surface of the base plate (1) or the side edges of the base plate (1).

16. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 15, characterised in that the ergonomic elements which are connected to the base plate (1) via said sledges (l.D) must have the so-called negative shapes of said sledges (l.D) built in, which are marked (2.D).

17. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 15, characterised in that the ergonomic elements may be moved freely along the sledges (l.D); at the same time, they are rigidly bound in the transverse direction relative to the motion of the ergonomic elements along the sledges (l.D), while being loose in the vertical direction and may be lifted off the sledges (l.D).

18. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 17, characterised in that the ergonomic elements which are connected to the base plate (1) via said sledges (l.D) and the said negative shapes of sledges (l.D), which are marked (2.D), are secured against movements by fastening a clamp system (5).

19. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 17, characterised in that the ergonomic elements which are installed according to the description under Patent Claim 16, have embedded bores (IZ) through which said clamp system (5) is inserted.

20. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 17, characterised in that the clamp system (5) consists of a screw (5.1), lower layout nut (5.2), upper washer (5.3.1), handle with an eccentric (5.3) and axle (5.3.2).

21. The procedure for the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 20, characterised in that the fixing, locking or unlocking of the clamp system (5) is performed in such a way that said layout nut (5.2) is secured at the bottom side of the sledge (l.D), i.e. in a groove (l.D.l); said screw (5.1) passes through said bore (IZ) via said groove (l.D.l), where it is tightened into said layout nut (5.2); the final clamping force of the screw (5.1) is reached by pushing said eccentric (5.3) downwards in direction (Z); by moving said eccentric (5.3) upwards in direction (O), the clamp system (5) is unlocked.

22. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that the bores (1.5) on the base plate (1) may be located on different positions and may come in various dimensions and numbers.

23. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that the bores (1.4) on the base plate (1) may be located on different positions and may come in various dimensions and numbers.

24. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that the wheels (1.1) on the base plate (1) are freely mounted over the axle (1.1.1) and are installed in each corner of the base plate (1); the size of said wheels (1.1) ranges from fi=20mm to fi=200mm, and the thickness of said wheels (1.1) from 5mm to l50mm; the outer tread surface of said wheels (1.1) may be cambered or shaped according to a custom cross section.

25. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 24, characterised in that the material from which the wheels (1.1) are made may be custom; the wheels (1.1) can also be implemented as inflatable wheels with an inner tube.

26. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that the safety wheel (1.2) is freely mounted over the axle (1.2.1) on the bracket (1.2.2) of the base plate (1) in the middle of the base plate (1); the safety wheel (1.2) may be installed on one or both sides of the base plate (1).

27. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 26, characterised in that the safety wheel (1.2) may be manufactured from different materials, and can have various treads, diameters, ranging from fi=20mm to fi=200mm, and widths, ranging from 5mm to l50mm; the outer tread surface may be cambered or shaped according to a custom cross section.

28. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 26, characterised in that the safety wheel (1.2) may also be mounted via a dynamo, alternator or magnetic brake, which, during the rotation of said safety wheel (1.2), takes away the kinetic energy of the said safety wheel (1.2).

29. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that the wheels (1.1) and safety wheels (1.2) perform the function of guiding the base plate (1).

30. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 2, characterised in that the estimated height (H) of the layout slot (1.3) on the base plate (1) ranges from 5mm to 400mm; the estimated number of the layout slots (1.3), installed on the base plate (1), ranges from 2 to 50 on each side of the base plate (1); other functional dimensions of the layout slots (1.3) are the following: Tl=5mm to 250mm;

T2=8mm to 400mm; T3=2mm to 30mm.

31. The procedure for the Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that all ergonomic elements may be pushed completely into the base plate (1) or into the final position in the layout slots (1.3); they may also be lifted from the final position in the layout slots (1.3) to a higher level; the set position is secured or fastened by tightening the screw (4).

32. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that it is also possible to install the so-called board (D) on the base plate (1), fastened over two rubber brackets (7) with the hardness ranging from 10 to 200 Shore, which are fixed by screws (9) and nuts with washers (7.1.1) to said board (D); on the bottom side, said rubber brackets (7) are attached to the transverse bracket (6) equally by said screws (9) and said nuts with washers (7.1.1).

33. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 32, characterised in that there may be a single transverse bracket (6) extending between both said rubber brackets (7), or there may be two; said transverse bracket (6) bears the entire load connection between the board (D) and the base plate (1), including loads caused by pre-stressed elastic bands (8).

34. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 32, characterised in that on each side of said rubber brackets (7), there are vulcanised steel plates (9.1) of dimensions from M6 to M18 to which the screws (9) are welded; their diameter FI ranges from 20mm to 200mm and their lengths L from 20mm to 300mm.

35. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 5, characterised in that the transverse bracket (6) is fastened to the base plate (1) via the layout slots (1.3) and the screws (4).

36. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 32, characterised in that the board (D) has a lower bracket (6.1) fixed to the bottom side, approximately at the middle of its length, via two brackets (6.1.2), which are transversely installed on the length of said board (D).

37. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 36, characterised in that said brackets (6.1.2) are fixed to said lower bracket (6.1) by a weld or screw

connection, or said brackets (6.1.2) and said lower bracket (6.1) are constructed from a single piece.

38. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 37, characterised in that on each of its sides, said lower bracket (6.1) has embedded seats (6.1.1) with a groove where said elastic bands (8) are laid; there may be one or up to 20 elastic bands (8) on one side of said lower bracket (6.1).

39. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 1, characterised in that said elastic band (8) is fastened over said seat (6.1.1) with a groove where it passes through holes (6.3) on each side in the transverse bracket (6); at the lower end of said elastic bands (8), at every exit of said elastic bands (8) from said holes (6.3), nodes (8.1) are made at an arbitrary length of said elastic bands (8) with which a preload (F) of said elastic bands (8) may be set.

40. Flexible Multi-Functional Training Pad as in Claim 39, characterised in that said preload (F) of said elastic bands (8) ranges from F=0.lN to F=200N.